Pathways Health and Research Centre

Excessive gamers more depressed?

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:57:13 +0000

Recent studies by the Victoria University reveal that heavy gamers are more prone to anxiety and depressive disorders.
Professor Paula Barrett urges parents to encourage active and unstructured play, with an emphasis on getting back to basics and spending time in nature. See Paula’s recent articles for practical examples.

Follow the link for more details on the research.

Interesting articles- please read

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:19:03 +0000

Please read the following articles, containing the latest research within the field of health & Psychology.

Opportunities for students to volunteer with Pathways!

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:34:32 +0000

Are you a postgraduate Psychology/Education student seeking hands-on experience and/or practicum placement? Do you love working with kids?

Pathways has opportunities for 4th year and/or postgraduate students to gain volunteer experience, helping with the running of our world-renown FRIENDS programs. We have currently filled all our spots for our Term 1 programs, however we will be taking applications in March for Term 2 opportunities.

To find out more, please email groups@pathwayshrc.com.au.

BRAND NEW ADULT PROGRAM- RESILIENCE FOR LIFE

admin — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:45:34 +0000

Pathways is pleased to introduce Dr. Paula Barrett’s latest program, Resilience for Life- a resilience-building program for adults 18+. Just like the developmental milestones children face, adults equally continue to experience many life changes. This could range from common challenges such as transitioning into the workplace, entering and ending relationships, and starting a family; to unforseen and unplanned events such as the loss of a loved one, natural disasters, or financial difficulties. Feeling overwhelmed and/or anxious is a natural by-product of such experiences or situations. Resilience for Life is an interactive program developed to provide adults with positive coping skills to better navigate these experiences, effectively manage the associated feelings, and to be resilient for life.

Our Resilience for Life program will be commencing in February- places still available on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Places are strictly limited, so call today to book your place.

For more information on Resilience for Life, or to make a booking, please email groups@pathwayshrc.com.au, or call us on 3391 6866.

Check out the 2012 Young Minds Conference!!

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:54:31 +0000

We strongly encourage you to check out this conference- Young Minds will focus on developing the hearts and minds of young people and comes to you from the producers of the highly acclaimed Happiness & Its Causes and Mind & Its Potential conferences which have attracted 16,000+ delegates over the past 7 years. Visit W: www.youngminds.org.au for more info.

EARLY BIRD AND PARTNER DISCOUNTS ARE AVAILABLE!
Book before 23 March and save $200 on the 2 day conference and $340 on the gold pass!
Book before 11 May and save $100 on the 2 day conference and $170 on the gold pass!

Book before 1 June and save $50 on the 2 day conference and $85 on the gold pass!

PLUS as a conference partner, Pathways Health & Research Centre members and contacts are eligible for a further 10% discount on the conference. Simply call (02) 8719 5118 to register.
NOTE: YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER 21 ARE ENTITLED TO 50% OFF CONFERENCE FEES!

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS!

The science of thriving: Hear the latest research into positive emotions with world-leading psychologist Barbara Fredrickson and explore will power and self control with renowned social psychologist Roy Baumeister.
Inspiring personal stories: Be engaged by two amazing young people – intrepid solo sailor and Young Australian of the Year 2011 Jessica Watson and the UK’s Fraser Doherty, a highly successful young entrepreneur.
Awakening young hearts and minds: Explore how young people can cultivate warm hearts with leading Western meditation teacher Lama Surya Das and discover how to keep children’s brains curious with world authority on the neuroscience of how the brain learns best Judy Willis.
Key issues in youth mental health: Examine the key issues in youth mental health with Australia’s leading researchers and advocates Patrick McGorry, Ian Hickie and Jane Burns. Hear from leading youth advocates from Inspire, Reach, MindMatters and more.
The art of happy parenting: Be entertained by popular UK social commentator on family fatigue and stress Tom Hodgkinson and much loved comedian Judith Lucy. Discover how to be an eco-parent with children’s advocate and author Jane Hanckel.
Ethical young minds: Explore approaches to teaching ethics to children with leading ethicist David Seedhouse. Be stimulated by a conversation with Australia’s most popular children’s author Andy Griffiths on the treasure in a good book.

W: www.youngminds.org.au · T: +61 2 8719 5118

Welcome baby Laura!

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:21:23 +0000

New mum Claire and baby Laura with Paula, Emma, Sarah, Rhianon, Brenda and Kirby.… Read more

OCD Support Groups to continue in 2012 – 4pm last Saturday of every month!

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:10:55 +0000

For people and families living with Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

Facilitated by Dr Kris Ojala

Aims of the support group:

To establish a place where people and families with OCD can meet in comfort and safety and gain access to some of the world’s leading specialists in OCD.
To provide a supportive and understanding environment
To assist group members in applying self-help strategies to manage and better understand OCD and the distress caused by this disorder.
To assist in the management of life stressors and building on coping resources.

Each month a particular theme or challenge related to living with OCD will be discussed.

Upcoming meetings for 2012:

Every last Saturday of the month commencing at 4.00pm until 5.30pm.

28^th January

25^th February

31^st March

28^th April

Email: info@pathwayshrc.com.au

Training Dates 2011 – Book Now!

admin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:35:02 +0000

AUSTRALIA TRAINING DATES 2011

Queensland – Brisbane Workshops

West End Training Centre, 7/88 Boundary Street, West End

(Rotation each Monday of Fun Friends/Friends for Life/My Friends Youth)

FUN FRIENDS:

Monday 14^th November

FRIENDS FOR LIFE:

Monday 7^th November

MY FRIENDS YOUTH:

Monday 21^st November

Cairns
Monday 28^th November (Fun Friends)

Tuesday 29^th November (combined Friends for Life and My Friends Youth)

New South Wales
Tuesday 1^st November

Wednesday 2^nd November

Western Australia
Tuesday 15^th November (Fun Friends)

Wednesday 16^th November (combined Friends for Life & My Friends Youth)

Northern Territory
No dates currently.

ACT
No dates currently.

Tasmania – Hobart
Tuesday November 22^nd (Fun Friends)

Wednesday November 23^rd (combined Friends for Life and My Friends youth)

Victoria
Tuesday 25^th October (Fun Friends)

Wednesday 26^th October (combined Friends for Life and My Friends Youth)

Fun Friends 9.00-4.00

Friends for Life 9.00-4.00

My Friends Youth 9.00-4.00

Please note that Facilitator Training Workshops are subject to change due to attendance numbers.

Changes to the Medicare Better Access Scheme

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:46:17 +0000

As of 1st November, 2011, there will be significant changes to the Medicare rebates available for Psychological Services under the Better Access Scheme.

Under the new scheme, clients will be eligible for rebates for up to 10 individual, and/or 10 group sessions per year.

Please take the time to read the following document, outlining all the changes.

Changes-to-the-Better-Access-to-Mental-Health-Care-initiative-1Nov2011

If you have any queries regarding how this may affect you and your family, you can contact medicare on 132 011, or at http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/

Readiness to start school

admin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:12:31 +0000

Is your child emotionally & socially ready to start school? Please read these articles, presenting the latest research on child development in regards to the big leap to primary school.

Cambridge Primary Review

IPA Global Consultations on Childrens’ Right to … Read more