Adolescents: Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Debra attended a very interesting presentation delivered on Friday 12th August at the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists Professional Development Event in Brisbane entitled

Drug and Alcohol Use in Children and Adolescents:Current incidence, and best practice in prevention and intervention.Presented by Dr Leanne Hides B Behav Sc Hons, PhD Clin Psych.

Kellie Bradbury, Provisional Psychologist

In addition to her work as a Guidance Officer for Education Queensland, Kellie is enrolled in a Supervised Practice Program approved by the Psychology Board of Australia, following her graduation from Bond University with an Honours degree in Psychology in 2009. She is keen to gain experience across the lifespan, particularly having the opportunity to work with adults.
Kelie recently attended an informative professional development day at Griffith University facilitated by Prof. Tony Attwood focusing on the needs of clients with Austism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome.

 

Certificate in Sandplay Therapy & Symbol Work

I have now received Accreditation as a Sandplay Therapist having completed my Postgraduate Certificate with the Expressive Arts Institute of Australia http://www.expressivetherapies.com.au/

 

Motivational Interviewing

Debra attended Motivational Interviewing Conference held at the gracious Treacy Centre in Melbourne  – what was particularly enjoyable and reaffirming was the work of Anya Sheftel – using MI in outreach and on the fly!

New Trainee Psychologist approved by AHPRA

We are pleased to announce that Miss Jacqueline Murray has been approved to join our practice as a Trainee Psychologist. Jacqueline was awarded her Bachelor Degree in Psychology with Honours at the end of 2009. She has now committed to train for 2 years under the supervision of Debra. We welcome her to this practice.

Sydney Clinic Opening

We have opened a new clinic one Sunday a month at Urban Healing Suite 3, Level 1

134-140 King Street Newtown
New South Wales 2042

Read more: http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/connect/urbanhealingnewtown/location/newtown#ixzz2K2GVpg5x

First Consultation available on Sunday March 3rd 2013 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Book now on 0431199045

 

Teacher Training Commencememt

We are pleased to announce that Ms Jacqueline Murray has commenced her Postgraduate studies in Education.

Thought for the day

“Creating abundance is not about creating a life of luxury for everybody on this planet; it’s about creating a life of possibility.”
Peter Diamandis: American engineer, entrepreneur
and technology visionary

You are a miracle

“Don’t look for miracles. You yourself are the miracle.”—Henry Miller: American writer and painter