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It's NAIDOC Week - July 7-14 2024!

NAIDOC celebrations are held around Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Well Minds Work acknowledge we have alot to learn is this space, and are committed to growing our understanding of the traditions, culture and experiences of the Palawa people here in Lutruwita.

The week is celebrated not just in the First Nations communities but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces.

Have a think about how your workplace can celebrate NAIDOC week this year!

For some ideas check out the link below

Plan your own event | NAIDOC Want to hold a NAIDOC event? Here's some ideas to get you started!

"Sleep hygiene" refers to healthy habits, behaviours and environmental factors that can be adjusted to help you have a good night's sleep.

Lifestyle factors such as doing too many stimulating activities close to bed (work, content consumption), consuming excessive caffeine or alcohol, low physical activity and excessively busy schedules pose a risk to obtaining adequate sleep.

Some sleeping problems can be caused by bad sleep habits reinforced over years or even decades. Therefore keeping these sleep habits up can help prevent the onset of common sleep problems such as insomnia which is reported in around 20% of Australians (AHIW). If you do develop sleep problems, you may need more targeted support.

If you are interested in some of these targeted strategies to address sleep problems get in touch with Well Minds Work at [email protected] to find out about Sleep Workshops!

Well Minds Work get a lot of questions asking how to support children who have anxious temperaments or who may be apprehensive about trying new things.

First of all, it is normal for children to have some anxiety when trying new things! New is scary, as we don't know what will happen next.

When it comes to our little people, having a safe-base (in us as the adults) and supporting them to be "brave" and try new activities can be so helpful in fostering developmentally appropriate independence. Whether this be encouraging and watching them engage with new play equipment, to attending school, making a new friend or starting a new sport or recreational activity.

When it come to fostering independence we need to support children to try things (when they're ready) and provide validation for their efforts, encouragement for future attempts and reassurance we will be there for support if they don't get it quite right the first time.

If you would like to know more about Well Minds Work and the workshops we have on offer please feel free to get in touch at [email protected]

A couple of weeks ago Well Minds Work were privileged to be invited to present again at the annual Tasmanian Association of Vocational Rehab Providers symposium - The Dark Side of Rehab.

Em and Jess covered The Big T - Tips for Tacking Trauma as a Rehabilitation Provider, where we looked at signs, symptoms and causes of trauma as well interactive activities focused on trauma informed approaches.

As always we had a a excellent time listening to the many other knowledgeable speakers on the day and were overwhelmed with the participation from Tassie rehab providers across the state. Looking forward to hopefully coming along next year!😀

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Dr. Emma! 🥰🥳🫶

I would like to appreciate all of the hard work, care and dedication that the arguably better half of Well Minds Work puts into everything she does.

Already this year Emma as supported upcoming provisional psychologists in developing their skills at knowledge in the masters program at UTAS, provided care for numerous clients in her private work and contributed to the ongoing development of the Tackle Your Feelings community mental health programs for football and now netball clubs in her role as their program psychologist!

A big shout out for always being such a dedicated member of our mental health community, and still always finding time for the important things in life (such as quality time with her loved ones and spending time in nature).

Wishing this very special human a great day and no doubt many more wonderful things to come over the next year!

Now More Than Ever!

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.

Well Minds Work joined Reconciliation Australia at the annual reconciliation week breakfast this morning to show support for the ongoing work which must be done.

Today is the International Day Against LGBTQIA+ Discrimination!

May 17 marks the date in 1990 that homosexuality was removed from the WHO Classification of Diseases. While Well Minds Work celebrate this milestone and other advancements in LGBTQIA+ equality, the unfortunate reality is that there's still more work to do!

Check out https://www.idahobit.org.au/ to find out more about how you can be a champion and support the LGBTQIA+ community and the impact of discrimination.

Home IDAHOBIT is this Friday! There's still time to go rainbow – get started now, or tune into our Allyship Training Event

At Well Minds Work we provide a range of services to meet specific organisational needs. We are passionate about helping Australian employees and managers to learn the actionable mental health skills that we use as psychologists everyday!

Get in touch with us at [email protected] or visit out website for more information wellmindswork.com.au ☺🙌🧠

Recently there has been much conversation regarding violence against women, both in the media and in the community. This topic can be uncomfortable, but it is important that we all work together towards reducing the occurrance and impact of this violence.

If you want to learn more, or access support for yourself or someone else, here are some good places to start:
- 1800RESPECT: https://www.1800respect.org.au/
- White Ribbon Australia: https://www.whiteribbon.org.au/
- ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com/challenges-and-coping/abuse-and-violence
- Engender Equality: https://engenderequality.org.au/

🌺 Lest We Forget 🌺

Recently, the world's longest study on the keys to human happiness ended its first research phase after approximately 85 years. This research is known as the Harvard Study of Adult Development and revealed some fascinating findings about what makes a good life. One of the most important findings from this research is that strong relationships are fundamental to our health and happiness. In order to maintain these strong relationships we need to actively work on them. Robert Waldinger, program director, describes this as needing to maintain our "social fitness", and suggests that in order to keep vibrant social networks we must make an effort to connect with people. Feel free to watch the below Ted talk from Robert if you want to learn more about this research and how to maximise the benefits of your social connections! 🧠🤓

Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness | TED What keeps us happy and healthy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone – but, according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, ...

Over the past month Well Minds Work has been completing a series of workshops across Tasmania for Lady Gowrie. These were focused on managing anxiety in children from birth to 12 years old. We were delighted with the knowledge, participation, and enthusiasm by childhood educators and inclusion professionals attending the sessions. Some of the key takeaways for participants were learning what anxiety looks like and how to manage it, as well as where and when to get more support. The UTAS University Psychology Clinic provides low cost therapy and assessment services for children and their families. You can learn more about these services here: https://www.utas.edu.au/health/community-programs/university-psychology-clinic 🧠👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

The below image is a snapshot of an article to be included in Lady Gowrie's upcoming newsletter! 🥰

It's Neurodiversity Celebration Week! Well Minds Work would like to acknowledge people with neurodiversity and the challenges associated with navigating a predominantly neurotypcial world.

We are hopeful that awareness can be built regarding the strengths of being neurodiverse and that we can move towards more neuroaffirming understandings and approaches!

For more information check out https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/

We all the capacity to be harsh and critical of ourselves. This can lead us to feel sad and unmotivated, as well as reduce our confidence. Read the below self-compassion tip to learn how to manage our harsh inner critic when it shows up! 🧠🤓

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women's equality.

Happy International Women's Day! Be sure to celebrate the special women in your life today (and every day!)! ❤️

Today Well Minds Work completed our first perinatal mental health workshop at Eternal Women's Health with an incredible bunch of expectant parents! We had a wonderful day, with great lots of learning and sharing opportunities. 🥰👶🤰

We are looking forward to our next one later this year, so please get in touch if you are interested! 🤩

Today Well Minds Work had the privilege of presenting a workshop on preventing burnout and enhancing self-care to PhD Candidates at IMAS. The group were incredibly engaged and the view wasn't too bad either! Thanks again for having us. ☺🌊❄️

If you or your workplace are interested in a similar or other mental health and wellbeing based workshop - please get in touch! 😁🧠

Parenthood comes with many exciting new experiences as well as challenges. Along with the joy of bringing a new baby home, there can also be self-doubt, worry, and changes in mood which parents have not had to navigate before. Well Minds Work are bringing information practical strategies for looking after your mental health when having a baby through their new workshops at Eternal Women's Health! 👶🤰🥰🧠

This workshop will run from 9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday 17th of February. Check out the event link: https://fb.me/e/4fxH9Esgf or contact us at Well Minds Work (email: [email protected] - phone: 0421 798 891) to find out more or to book!

Happy new year and welcome to 2024! 🥳

It can be challenging to make the return to work and routine and leave behind the joy of holidays... read our four tips below to help you survive this tricky transition! 🧠

Jess and Emma at Well Minds Work would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy festive season! Please take some time to read the tips below in order to assist you to achieve this goal. 🎄🎅🤶🌟🥳

A psychosocial hazard is anything that could cause psychological harm (e.g. harm someone’s mental health). Common psychosocial hazards at work include: High job demands, lack of support, inadequate reward and recognition and bullying.

Under WHS model laws a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU) must eliminate psychosocial risks, or if that is not reasonably practicable, minimise them so far as is reasonably practicable.

Psychosocial Risk Assessment assists in identifying hazards and appropriate controls to meet WHS standards.

Contact Well Minds Work (email: [email protected] - phone: 0421 798 891) for more information on identifying Psychosocial Hazards in your workplace today!

A big shoutout and Thank You to everyone who came along to Hobart Brewing Co. yesterday for the last Psych in the Pub for 2023 - Stop the Drama! How to Escape Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics.

Unfortunately one of our amazing presenters - Dr. Emma was unwell so Jess needed to go solo for this one. Although Emma was sorely missed, we had a great afternoon of fun and learning!

Can't wait to see you all next year for more Psych in the Pub sessions and please get in touch with any topics of interest!

Today is our co-founder Jess' birthday!!! 🥳

Thank you Jess for everything you do for Well Minds Work. ❤️ We have given you the day off so please take the time to celebrate your amazing self!

Please wish Jess a happy birthday and give her the gift of attending Psych in the Pub on Sunday 😉: https://events.humanitix.com/psychology-in-the-pub-stop-the-drama-how-to-escape-the-triangle-of-unhealthy-relationships

Today is our co-founder Jess' birthday!!! 🥳

Thank you Jess for everything you do for Well Minds Work. ❤️ We have given you the day off so please take the time to celebrate your amazing self!

Please wish Jess a happy birthday and give her the gift of attending Psych in the Pub on Sunday 😉: https://events.humanitix.com/psychology-in-the-pub-stop-the-drama-how-to-escape-the-triangle-of-unhealthy-relationships

Join Well Minds Work for their 45-minute information session at St Lukes Hobart on the Science Behind Sleep.

They will provide an overview of what typical sleep looks like, evidence-based facts on what constitutes “good” sleep, and will debunk common sleep myths!

This interactive session will also provide practical tips on how to improve sleep habits to get a better night’s sleep.

To book in for this session on Monday 13th November at 12:00pm, follow the link: https://stlukes.com.au/hobart