Self-discovery lab was a long time in the making. We evolved from simple local workshops for our clients suffering from anxiety disorders in 2001, to now running national workshops and global retreats to support all participants in navigating the human experience in the world we live in.
Our mission: to make life less complicated…
Modalities
We include a whole array of techniques depending on the workshop or retreat. We are grounded in a holistic practice that is evidence-based and easily accessible. We call on qualified practitioners from modalities such as naturopathy, nutrition, somatic therapy, counselling, positive psychology, Buteyko breathwork, meditation … and we’re continually growing.
Founder of SDL
Despina Kamper has been a clinician and educator for over 25 years serving her community and beyond. Acknowledging the benefits of holistic treatments and self-development from a younger age, it was a mission for Despina to deliver workshops that were accessible to those in need in regional areas. She also provides retreats to those who are after a more holiday destination style of personal growth.
Award winning
Right from the start we knew we were on a good thing when we received the BIMA industry award for our workshops for 16–18-year olds. We continue to deliver high quality workshops and retreats with clear, tangible outcomes. Our feedback is always humbling and inspires us to keep going.
Face-to-face experience
All our events are in a face-to-face environment as the evidence shows this immersive space can provide much more profound shifts. Although the online space has many uses and can certainly be incorporated for personal growth, SDL has decided to continue with face-to-face options for our key events.