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WORKSHOPS

You may have arrived here in search of a workshop that can help you & / or your peers to gain knowledge, learn resources & heal in relation to workplace stress & psychological injury. Whether you are wanting something general (e.g., mental health information & resources) or something more specific (e.g., education & skills regarding vicarious trauma), I hope to be able to help.

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Workshops aim to provide people with a safe & supportive environment to learn about & connect on topics of relevance & interest. People have the opportunity in a workshop space to learn from & support each other in understanding particular issues / topics.

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Best practice adult learning principles, & my training & experience developing & delivering a range of workshops over 15 years, informs my approach. My approach recognises that adult learners bring their own life experience & knowledge to the group process, are self-directed & self-motivated, want to be actively involved in the learning process, & want to know how the material being provided is relevant to their own goals & priorities.

 

I am a well trained & qualified workshop facilitator, with a wealth of experience across a range of settings including government, not-for-profit, & private organisations. I have facilitated many face-to-face & online workshops in sectors including correctional services (in custody & in the community), family violence services, legal services (including law societies), & emergency services. 

 

Topics of previous workshops have included: 

Trauma & the Body, Mental Health & Resilience, Mental Health Resources for COVID-19, Self Care & Healthy Functioning in a Stressful Work Environment, Legislation & Leadership, People Focused Leadership, Equal Opportunity, Protection Against Burnout, Vicarious Trauma & Compassion Fatigue, Having Difficult Conversations, Sensorimotor Resourcing, Mindfulness, Violence Awareness, Anger Management, Addictions, Relationship Skills, Recovery from Sexual Abuse, Family Violence, Anger Management for Men, & Parenting After Separation.

 

I offer a broad range of workshops, which cater for a variety of needs & can be customised.

My most popular workshops are 'Protection Against Psychological Injury' & 'Vicarious Trauma'.

 

Please contact me directly to further discuss my training & experience and / or to organise a scoping meeting.

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CONSULTING

Consultancy & coaching support services are also available to assist leaders / employees in managing & responding to complex issues in the workplace, which impact employee performance, productivity, mental health & wellbeing.

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Complex issues in the workplace can include:

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Supporting employees interpersonally & environmentally in their recovery from psychological injury & trauma

Complex mental health, behavioural & / or performance issues

Inappropriate displays of emotions, views & / or behaviours

Complex relationship dynamics & interpersonal conflict

Change & transition, e.g., restructures, redundancies & employee termination

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My consulting work is regularly with senior leaders, & aims to assist them in: 

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  • Learning helpful coaching frameworks that can guide effective interactions & responses with their employees

  • Developing clear understanding, practical skills & helpful language in managing complex & sensitive issues in the workplace

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This service is offered in relation to specific workplace situations & issues, and so it involves an initial consultation to determine the scope of work (including specific needs & level of service) required. 

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Please contact me directly to further discuss my training & experience & / or to organise a scoping meeting.

PROTECTION AGAINST PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY

This one-day workshop aims to:

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Enhance knowledge & understanding regarding:

  • Psychological injuries - including burnout, compassion fatigue & / or vicarious trauma

  • Effective mindfulness techniques & strategies

  • The science of the body & the brain in relation to stress, sub/optimal functioning & ‘survival mode’ – & the risks and implications for professionals

  • The early somatic, cognitive, emotional & behavioural warning signs to suggest emerging psychological injury / injuries

  • Practical skills to mindfully track & regulate arousal, & manage the early signs / symptoms of psychological injuries

  • Effective body based resources & strategies, to help self & other

 

Explore self care skills, including mindfulness & somatic resources to:

  • Be practiced & used in real time & via new rituals

  • Increase self awareness, distress tolerance, regulation capacity (i.e., of Central Nervous System Arousal), & the overall sense of self control & optimal functioning while working in a highly stressful environment

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This workshop draws upon the latest research & methodology in relation to mental health in the Australian workforce. It will also draw upon the work of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy.

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VICARIOUS TRAUMA

This 3-hour workshop aims to:

  • Enhance knowledge & understanding regarding vicarious trauma

  • Understand the early somatic, cognitive, emotional & behavioural warning signs to suggest emerging vicarious trauma

  • Explore the 'window of tolerance' & self care skills (including mindfulness, self compassion & somatic resources) to be practiced & used in real time & via rituals

 

This workshop draws upon the latest research & methodology in relation to mental health in the Australian workforce. It also draws upon the work of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

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