All of us have things we’d like to change about ourselves; and nearly all of us have someone we know who we think needs to change. Talking about this is hard. We don’t want to be nagged and we don’t want to be a nag – but we know that we need to have the […]
Most of us often feel overloaded, stressed and feel under pressure. It is very easy to get into a spiral and be stuck in our usual automatic reactions (even if they’re not helpful). Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based approach that helps people to manage their thoughts and feelings and mental health. Many people find […]
It can often be a difficult process to start a recovery journey when there are so many services out there to choose from. This program has been designed to assist people in navigating the mental health system in Western Sydney and to unpack what sorts of support different services can offer and when, how, and […]
This workshop builds understanding about the relationship between physical and mental health. Learn how improving physical health can have a positive impact on your mental health. This program will include practical advice about the benefits of exercise and good nutrition to support you to make healthy lifestyle changes.
Self-care is becoming one of the most important ways that people can manage their mental health. Recovery depends on all the people involved, such as people living with mental health issues, workers, and carers, family and friends, being as strong and resilient as possible. When there are lots of demands and stressors, it is very […]
This workshop is an introduction to understanding personality disorder. It looks at the prevalence of personality disorder, and helps students to understand what it is like for a person to live with a personality disorder. Supports and treatments will be discussed along with key principles of self-care and self-management strategies. By the end of this […]
Do you find it challenging to assert yourself effectively in various life situations, especially when your self-confidence wavers? At times, we mistakenly associate assertiveness solely with self-confidence. However, the truth is, the moments when we need to be assertive often coincide with periods of self-doubt. Our “Practising Assertiveness” workshop is designed to demystify assertiveness, teaching […]
People who experience bipolar disorder may have extreme mood swings which can range from highly energised, impulsive euphoria (sometimes to the point of having delusions and hallucinations) to extreme depression and to remission in a mostly unpredictable pattern. This can be frightening and difficult to live with or deal with. The Understanding Bipolar workshop builds […]
Domestic and family violence (DFV) can have profound and lasting impacts on a person’s mental health and wellbeing. Survivors may experience trauma, anxiety, depression, or PTSD, and often face complex barriers when seeking safety and support. Our Domestic Violence and Mental Health workshop provides a compassionate and evidence-based exploration of these issues. Drawing on lived […]
Pasifika community members and their immediate family are invited to join a public Mental Health First Aid workshop to learn how to support people in their communities who may be experiencing distress. This workshop will be delivered by an educator with Pasifika heritage. Standard Mental Health First Aid is a specialist two day program which […]