SPARKS: From Band-Aids to Breakthroughs
What is SPARKS?
More than just a catchy acronym, SPARKS helps us focus on our needs in a brand new way that eliminates the mental load and checklist mentality of traditional self-care by helping us focus on our needs in 6 key areas:
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Safety & Boundaries
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P
Physical Health & Body Care
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A
Achievement & Acknowledgement
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R
Relationships & Connections
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K
Kindness & Nurturance
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S
Spontaneity & Entertainment
At the heart of the SPARKS approach is a simple but powerful shift: moving from DOING to BEING.
It’s not about how much you accomplish or how perfectly you check off your self-care to-do list. It’s about feeling good enough as you are—not for only what you do.
In this 50-second video, Danielle shares her own lightbulb moment: realising that even her self-care had become another form of "doing", another checklist to tick off. It was all about what she was achieving for others—friends, family, clients—and even herself. What was missing? Space and comfort in just BEING truly, authentically herself and valuing that.
SPARKS is here to flip the script. It’s about focusing on feeling okay in your core—being okay—so you can show up for yourself and others in a way that’s sustainable, fulfilling, and true to who you are.
Finding your best SPARKS fit!
The truly awesome thing about SPARKS is how customisable it is. So whether self-care is something you have a vague idea about, something you think you're already nailing, or something you've realised you need to concentrate on this coming year—SPARKS has an option to suit!
Use this guide to find the support that matches your current needs and priorities. Whether you’re just curious, ready to make small, manageable shifts, or prepared to dive deeper and address long-standing patterns, there’s a SPARKS solution to help you feel more balanced, supported, and sparky.
Read on to find your SPARKY Level. Take a look at the boxes below, find the one that feels like you, and get started!
SPARKS: Level 1
Start your journey with our free resources—like the SPARKS eBook, Intro Video, and Live Webinar—or dive deeper with workshops, coaching, and tailored support designed for therapists like YOU.
Get Started with our Level 1 SPARKS Resources via the buttons below!
SPARKS: Level 2
Changing Up How You Show Up… In AND Out of the Therapy Room!
I hope you’ve enjoyed some of the freebies and that they’ve given you the inspiration and tools to start you getting SPARKY! If those resources are enough to keep you feeling grounded, balanced, and your most SPARKY self—amazing! But if you’re looking for a little extra support or guidance to implement and maintain your SPARKS, then check out these more advanced options:
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Foundation SPARKS Membership
With SPARKS you transform how you show up for yourself and your clients & the SPARKS Membership is the most cost effective way to do that. It unlocks exclusive benefits to keep your self-care & professional growth on track including:
Discounts on workshops, group supervision, & coaching programs.
Quarterly Coaching Call or Body-Doubling Session: Tailored support to help you stay SPARKS-aligned.
Bonus Resources: Custom imagery exercises, chatbots, & tools to deepen your SPARKS practice.
Perfect for therapists seeking some ongoing support without a major time or money commitment.
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SPARKS Group Supervision
Twice monthly sessions with board-approved supervisors to provide you with a supportive, collaborative environment to sharpen your professional skills while still prioritising your well-being.
Share challenges and insights with like-minded therapists.
Celebrate your achievements instead of minimising what you're already doing well.
Receive actionable feedback and strategies to integrate SPARKS into your personal and professional practice.
Ideal for those wanting to combine regular professional growth and development with personal care.
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Quarterly Interactive Workshops
Each workshop blends personal reflection, practical tools, and community connection with:
Hands-On Learning: Explore practical applications of SPARKS strategies for therapists & clients.
Targeted Topics: Each workshop focuses on practical ways to get & stay SPARKY, like how to manage the inner critic, let go of perfectionism or use AI to reduce your mental load.
For Life and Work: Gain tools to nurture your own SPARKS while learning strategies you can apply with clients.
Perfect for therapists ready to embrace focused, interactive learning that supports both personal growth and professional excellence.
SPARKS: Level 3
Learn how to address and rewire those old, unhelpful pathways that keep you stuck in guilt, burnout and the constant strain of always needing to be DOING more.
Is the SPARKS Group Coaching Program Right For You?
How many of these statements sound a little too familiar?
“I would have nodded along to every single one of these statements just 18 months ago. So if they hit close to home, please know you’re not alone. In fact, you are exactly who I created the SPARKS Group Coaching Program for. These aren’t surface-level struggles—they’re signs of deep-rooted patterns and old pathways that no amount of bubble baths or Pilates classes can reroute (and no amount of PD can 'cure'). If you’re ready to go deeper and finally rewrite those stories, the SPARKS Coaching Program is here for you”.
– Danielle Graber | Head Trainer & Founder of SPARKS
SPARKS Group Coaching
How SPARKY do you want to get?
We’ve started with the essentials—the SPARKS freebies to inspire your self-care and SPARK meaningful reflection. For those looking for additional structure or guidance, our affordable memberships, workshops, and group supervision options provide actionable tools to integrate SPARKS into your life and work.
But if you’re ready to go all in—to make a lasting transformation that sticks—our Premium SPARKS Group Coaching Program is here to help you really level up!
Weekly SPARKS Prompts: Thoughtfully crafted exercises to guide your self-reflection and growth.
Live Coaching Sessions: Interactive group calls where you’ll receive real-time support and connect with other participants.
Private Facebook Group: Stay motivated with an exclusive community of therapists committed to getting more SPARKY.
1:1 Bonus Session: Receive personalised guidance tailored to your unique challenges and goals.
Ready to Rewrite Some Old Stories?
Join our Autumn Group Coaching Program Now!
Feel Good Enough - In and Out of the therapy room!
What if you could… Imagine if you could let go of that constant inner critic, feel confident in the choices you make, and stop feeling like you’re never quite enough—both as a therapist and as a person. SPARKS is here to help you do just that, plus give you the practical tools to feel less exhausted and more you.
I’m Danielle, a Clinical Psychologist and practice owner, and I know what it’s like to be in your shoes. That’s why I created SPARKS, a framework designed specifically to meet therapists' real needs—not the surface ones we try and address with traditional self-care, but the ones at the core that fuel those burnout cycles. SPARKS is about tackling the roots of self-sacrifice and perfectionism, so you can finally feel like you’re enough without the struggle.
This approach is packed with evidence-based tools and exercises that fit into your busy life without adding to your mental load. SPARKS will help you:
Feel more present and less pressured,
Make choices that prioritise your well-being,
Build lasting resilience through small, impactful shifts,and
Finally start to feel GOOD ENOUGH—both in AND out of the therapy room.
P.S. As a SPARKS participant, you’ll experience a supportive community of like-minded therapists and gain access to tools you can use for yourself and your clients.
I really do know what it's like to be in your shoes!
The Origin of SPARKS: My Story
Like so many of you, I became a therapist because I wanted to help others. But as the years went by, I found myself caught in the same patterns I saw in my clients—overextending, second-guessing, and feeling like no amount of effort would ever be “enough.” I was helping everyone but myself, slowly burning out and feeling trapped in a cycle that no amount of traditional self-care could fix.
When I hit my own breaking point, I knew I needed to dig deeper. I began exploring the root causes of burnout and self-sacrifice, both in myself and in other therapists. What I found was that many of us carry these struggles from unmet needs dating back to childhood—needs that often drew us to the very profession we love - but leave us vulnerable to over-giving and perfectionism.
That’s why I created SPARKS. It’s the framework I wish I’d had from the start—an approach that goes beyond quick fixes to help us heal, grow, and thrive as therapists and individuals. With SPARKS, you’ll gain tools to stop running on empty and finally feel like you’re doing enough for both yourself and others.
Imagine what this new path could feel like!
SPARKS Memberships Open Now!
You deserve a well-being approach that truly supports you—without the guilt, burnout, or endless over-delivering.
With SPARKS, you’re not just ticking off a self-care checklist; you’re transforming how you show up for yourself and your clients. And the SPARKS Membership is the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to do that!
SPARKS Memberships Open Now
Sign up & get SPARKY!
One payment = 3 months of resources, support & SPARKS!
What Are You Waiting For?
Not sure if SPARKS is different from what you’ve already heard about self-care? We’re confident it will be, so we offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee for our on demand SPARKS webinar so you can dip your toes in with ZERO risk!
Because, if you buy and watch the webinar but don’t learn something new about self-care, let us know where you’ve seen similar content covered before, and we’ll be happy to offer a refund. This feedback will be valuable for us, and we want you to be fully satisfied with your investment!
FAQs about SPARKS
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While SPARKS was designed by a therapist and with therapists in mind, many of the insights and tools can benefit anyone in a caring profession, including teachers, first responders, and other healthcare workers. SPARKS tackles underlying patterns of self-sacrifice and perfectionism that often lead to burnout, so if that resonates with you, you’re most welcome here!
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SPARKS is designed to fit into your life with small, sustainable changes. The resources, prompts, and exercises can be done in short bursts, helping you build resilience without adding stress. And you won't believe how much extra time you have when you're no longer relying on 4 hours of doom-scrolling and reality-tv bingeing to get through your day!
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Don’t worry! All group coaching sessions are recorded, so you can catch up at your convenience. You’ll still be able to participate in the private group discussions, share reflections, and receive feedback.
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If you watch the SPARKS webinar and don’t learn something new about self-care, just let us know within 30 days where you’ve encountered the content before, and we’ll be happy to provide a refund.
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Yes, you can absolutely take parts of the SPARKS approach and start using them with your clients right away. And like anything else, the deeper you dive and the more you learn and implement for yourself, the more you’ll be able to effectively share with your clients.
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Absolutely! SPARKS offers custom training for any organisation or business involved in caring for others. SPARKS is designed to help organisations address psychosocial hazards—like high job demands, low job control, and poor support—that contribute to work-related stress. By implementing SPARKS, your team can align with best practices for preventing and managing work-related stress, creating a safer, more supportive work environment.