Mali takes baby steps towards protecting child soldiers.

http://www.irinnews.org/report/98922/mali-takes-baby-steps-toward-protecting-former-child-soldiers

Today’s Inspirational Quote

“It doesn’t matter where you are, 
you are nowhere compared to where you can go.”

— Bob Proctor

Older foster children missing out

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/foster-care-week-highlights-older-children-who-are-being-ignored/story-fnixw28f-1226717871409

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/