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It is soon to be 'that’ time of year again and the HSC is going to be fast upon us … and we are revisiting a timely podcast about the ‘HSC and the ATAR’. All too often, the HSC is a stressful time for students and for their parents and families also. In this podcast, we hear from Clinical Psychologists – Dr Mathew Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre as they shed light on the difference between ‘ambition’ and ‘perfectionism’, when it comes to working towards a goal. They bring a wealth of experience and a passion for helping students and their families to do the whole HSC experience (and not just during, but importantly life afterwards) well … The post Winter Listening: Revisiting the ATAR and Beyond: Real Skills for Real Life appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

It was exactly two years ago, when Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns from The Resilience Centre, sat down with Leigh Hatcher, in a conversation exploring the possibility of people rekindling hope after experiences of adversity. Now, we again bring together John and Leigh, only this time - it is a unique conversation about John's own adverse experience - his current journey of a manageable, but not curable, diagnosis of cancer that came shortly after the recording of their first podcast together. John bravely shares with Leigh (and all of us) his personal story about what it takes to rekindle hope in the face of adversity that was unanticipated and unimaginable. The Resilience Centre, as a team, wants to express gratitude to their special colleague John, for making the physical time and emotional space to record such a meaningful podcast for all of us to grow from. The post Rekindling Hope – Part #2: Revisiting Hope with Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

In this episode of our Resilience Series, Dr. Lyn Worsley, Director of The Resilience Centre, and Celeste Ashcroft, Director of Building Blocks Occupational Therapy, discuss the benefits of collaborative care for children with a diagnosis. They share how working side by side allows them to offer a true one-stop shop for families, combining psychology services … Continued The post The Power of Collaboration: Psychology & Occupational Therapy for Kids’ Wellbeing appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Clinical psychologist Christina O’Connell talks to Leigh Hatcher about how cultural traditions, family values and ancestral wisdom shape our journey into parenthood. The post Summer Listening: Clinical Psychologist Christina O’Connell – The Reality of Being a Parent and the Influence of Culture appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Communication between parents and teenagers can be a challenge. Clinical psychologist Michelle Wotton joins broadcaster Leigh Hatcher to discuss how parents can improve adolescent communication. The post Summer Listening: Clinical Psychologist Michelle Wotton – On Communicating with Teens – Episode 1 appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Join Clinical psychologist Michelle Wotton as she chats with Leigh Hatcher about the universal experience of rejection. She provides strategies to reframe rejection as an opportunity for growth. The post Summer Listening: Clinical Psychologist Michelle Wotton- Coping with Rejection appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Join clinical psychologist and Director of The Resilience Centre Lyn Worsley and Dr James Ibrahim, a General Practitioner and Chair of social prescribing for the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) as they discuss the science and benefits of social prescribing. The post Summer Listening: Dr James Ibrahim – A Different Approach to Mental Health appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Join Fiona Jensen—sister of Grinspoon’s Phil Jamieson—as she reveals the personal story behind a movement that’s reshaping how we think about community support and mental health. The post Summer Listening: Fiona Jansen – Building a Community for Women appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

In this episode about young people, we are talking with Lena Moxon from Geelong Boxing down in Victoria. Lena and her husband, two-time World Champion boxer Steve Moxon, are using the art and discipline of boxing to empower young people and strengthen local communities. With their backgrounds in boxing and teaching, hear their story about … Continued The post Boxing Beyond the Ring: Lena and Steve Moxon’s Impact on Youth Wellbeing appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

In our latest social prescribing podcast, we chat with Katie Clulow, a mother, artist, entrepreneur, school learning support teacher and talented artist behind @FlowersForKate. Katie shares her journey of raising two neurodiverse children and building a strong support network. Discover how she created a supportive community and inspired others while finding creative solace through her … Continued The post Social Prescribing: Neurodiversity and the Power of Human Connection – Episode 4 appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Meet John Humphries, a retired mechanic with a big heart. He volunteers at a rehab centre, offering a listening ear, validating feelings, and connecting with patients. Join Lyn and John as they discuss how these meaningful connections can make a profound difference—improving lives throughout the facility. John’s story is a testament to the impact of … Continued The post Social Prescribing: The Power of Conversation – Episode 3 appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Join clinical psychologist and Director of The Resilience Centre Lyn Worsley and Dr James Ibrahim, a General Practitioner and Chair of social prescribing for the RACGP (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners) as they discuss the science and benefits of social prescribing. The post Social Prescribing: A Different Approach To Mental Health – Episode 1 appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

Join Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns in conversation with Leigh Hatcher, exploring the rekindling of hope and why it might be easier for some of us than others after the experience of adversity. With his experience and expertise in the field, John delves into the question of whether we can foster and cultivate a sense of hope that is stronger, especially when we experience times that are challenging and confronting in our life. The post Clinical Psychologist Dr John Burns – Rekindling Hope: Part #1 appeared first on The Resilience Centre.