Social Wellness Workshops that Actually Work

Play Seriously. Work Happily. Belong Deeply.

Our workshops use play, mindfulness, and storytelling to help teams and leaders build the kind of belonging that fuels collaboration, creativity, and joy at work.

Every Uplift Workshop is rooted in our P.L.A.Y. Method™ — Place, Language, Acknowledgment, You — a framework for designing environments where belonging happens naturally. Whether you’re recharging your team culture, leading a retreat, or transforming how your people connect, these interactive sessions will meet your group right where they are… and leave them better connected than ever.

We’ve worked with

  • Virgin
  • H&M
  • WeWork
  • Intel
  • MasterCard
  • eBay
  • Pinterest
  • Shopify
  • NYU
  • Porsche

Workshops for Teams & Employees

Because social wellness is the foundation of every thriving workplace.

  • Belonging Bootcamp: Building Social Wellness Through P.L.A.Y.

    ### What it is:

    A crash course in connection. In this signature session, your team will explore the science of belonging, discover the P.L.A.Y. Method™, and learn how to design moments that make everyone feel seen and safe.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Learn the four elements of belonging: Place, Language, Acknowledgment, and You.

    - Identify your team’s “belonging blind spots.”

    - Create one simple social wellness ritual you can start tomorrow.

  • The Art of Live Experience Design

    ### What it is:

    A hands-on creativity lab where your team learns how to turn ordinary meetings, events, and gatherings into joyful, connection-rich experiences.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Learn the basics of designing gatherings for inclusion and impact.

    -Practice applying the P.L.A.Y. framework to your next team meeting.

    - Walk away with a “mini experience” you co-create together.

  • Boundaries, Rituals & Routines: The Hidden Architecture of Belonging

    ### What it is:

    This workshop explores how structure supports freedom. Through reflection and play, your team will learn to create healthy boundaries and meaningful rituals that sustain connection over time.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Define personal and collective boundaries that foster trust.

    - Design daily or weekly rituals to maintain team wellbeing.

    - Understand how consistency builds psychological safety.

  • Language as Action: Leveraging Kindness as a Currency

    ### What it is:

    Words build worlds. This workshop teaches how to communicate belonging in everyday interactions — from giving feedback to celebrating wins — and how kindness can become your team’s most valuable currency.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Understand how language shapes team dynamics.

    - Practice “belonging-centered” communication techniques.

    - Create a shared vocabulary for kindness and accountability.

  • Play Is the Point: Rethinking Play as Your Team’s Superpower

    ### What it is:

    A joyful reset for teams ready to break out of burnout. This session reframes play as a practical tool for innovation, trust, and collaboration — not just a perk.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Discover how play sparks creativity and reduces stress.

    - Relearn the art of silliness and improvisation for problem-solving.

    - Experience how laughter builds belonging faster than any icebreaker.

Workshops for Leaders & Facilitators

Because culture change starts with how you show up.

Leadership isn’t just about making decisions—it’s about creating conditions for belonging. These workshops help leaders, facilitators, and changemakers embody the P.L.A.Y. Method™ to inspire trust, foster creativity, and model social wellness in action. You’ll leave with practical tools, deeper self-awareness, and the confidence to lead with presence, humor, and heart.

All workshops can be customized for teams, leaders, or individual community members, and new workshops can be created upon request. Whether you’re designing a professional development series, an off-site, or a community experience, The Uplift Center will tailor every session to your goals, culture, and vibe.

  • The Commitment Code: Decision-Making & Belonging

    ### What it is:

    This workshop helps leaders understand how commitment, clarity, and decisiveness create safety and trust within teams. Because indecision doesn’t just slow productivity—it erodes belonging.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Learn how commitment communicates care.

    - Explore the relationship between clarity and psychological safety.

    - Practice decision-making frameworks that empower teams.

  • Conflict for Connection: The New Rules of Resolution

    ### What it is:

    Conflict doesn’t destroy belonging—avoidance does. This interactive session teaches leaders and teams how to navigate tension with presence, empathy, and play.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Learn a step-by-step framework for compassionate conflict resolution.

    - Transform friction into fertile ground for trust and creativity.

    - Practice real-time communication skills through playful role-play.

  • Regulate to Relate: Nervous System Reset for Social Wellness

    ### What it is:

     A grounding workshop that combines breathwork, meditation, and gentle yoga to help leaders “fill their own cup” and bring calm, centered energy to their teams.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Understand how your nervous system impacts group dynamics.

    - Learn mindfulness techniques to manage stress and stay present.

    - Experience movement practices that restore balance and connection.

  • Get Over Yourself: Creative Thinking for Belonging & Innovation

    ### What it is:

    Part pep talk, part improv lab. This playful workshop helps leaders and creatives break free from ego-driven blocks, access curiosity, and see new perspectives that unlock connection and innovation.

    ### Takeaways:

    - Learn how humility and humor open creative flow.

    - Practice exercises that build flexibility and empathy.

    - Leave with renewed inspiration to lead with presence and play.

Let’s Build Belonging Together.

Let’s co-create a learning experience your people will actually remember.

All Uplift Workshops are designed to be customized to your team’s size, goals, and event context — whether virtual, in-office, or on retreat.

These personal and professional development workshops are available as 60-90 minute sessions (virtual or in-person) with customizable formats. Eli is also happy to work with you to create a new workshop tailored to your needs.

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What People Are Saying

  • “Eli’s workshop was a major highlight of our conference. Attendees raved about how fun and engaging Eli was. She even tailored her material to be crucially relevant to our specific audience. She was also super easy to work with - flexible, communicative and kind.”

    - Stacy Heit, Vice President, Communications & Events, National Association of Workforce Boards

  • “Eli is my go-to expert for creating belonging and building community. She has a rare ability to bring teams together—whether through energizing icebreakers, thought-provoking talks on creative thinking and conflict resolution, or grounding wellness practices. Every time we work together, she not only delivers but elevates the experience, leaving my clients more connected, engaged, and inspired.”

    - Maybar Durst, CEO of OfCourse Market

  • "Thank you, Eli, for a fantastic talk! It was a refreshing, engaging and inspiring session for our team. As soon as it was over we immediately heard great feedback about how helpful and energizing it was."

    - Ashley Fernandez, HR Generalist

  • “Eli led a workshop for our female mastermind community, and it was unlike anything we have experienced before. The levels of engagement, collaboration, fun, and camaraderie were off the charts! Eli has a magical way of bringing people together that feels authentic and nurturing.”

    - Jaclynn Brennan, Co-Founder, Fyli

  • “The impact Eli has had on my organization is priceless. As a direct result of her workshop, we get along better, communicate more efficiently and are excited to work together. I’ve never seen my team so happy.”

    -Yessica Osuna, Co-Founder, Everboss