CONNECTcare

CONNECTcare are looking for a qualified Mental Health Clinician to join our Port Elliot office. For more information, click the link GPcare Summit Health Centre

www.seek.com.au

Parenting often feels like an emotional roller coaster that we are ill equipped to ride, particularly in the teen years! But don't worry, you're not alone and we are here to help🙂

The 'emotion coaching' tools from this Tuning in to Teens program might just make the ride a little smoother and ultimately support your relationship with your teen.

This free, 6-week course starts on 15th May (4-6pm) and will be held at headspace, 10 Crozier Road Victor Harbor. Please register on https://forms.office.com/r/eqxGWXpkXb

Special invitation 🎬- FREE event. Please join us on 7th May at Wallis Cinemas Mt Barker at 6pm for the screening of Embrace Kids. This powerful film explores the relationship young people have with their bodies and covers topics such as diversity, representation, bullying, disability, and the powerful role of social media. Proudly brought to you by Mount Barker Community Centre, Wallis Cinemas Mount Barker District Council and iREACH Rural Health and made possible by the funding from the Australian Government. Register at https://tinyurl.com/3VVB9VWJ

CONNECTcare are offering a free
workshop with award winning Playwright - Sally Hardy.
The workshop will allow participants to explore
thoughts and feelings people while keeping their own thoughts anonymous. Click here to register your interest 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/QbuEcCSrxS For
more information head to our page to see Sally
introduce herself and the workshop!

Do you find yourself constantly thinking about food? 🍕🍓or the shape of your body? 💪🏋️Do you often compare yourself to the images you see on social media and other media? 🎥 CONNECTcare are offering a free, 6-week group to identifying and reducing the barriers to a healthier relationship with ourselves and our bodies. Starting in May, for more information and to register your interest go to 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/QbuEcCSrxS

Liz has joined the CONNECTcare Private team and is taking appointments 🗓 in Mt Barker on Saturdays. Liz has a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma. Call 8406 7715 to book 📞 for more information about Liz 👉https://www.summithealth.org.au/gpcare-team/liz-teesdale-smith/

Louis has joined our team, and his appointment calendar is now open for Mt Barker and Port Elliot 🗓 Medicare rebates available. Louis works with clients in the NDIS and Return to Work scheme. Call 8406 7715 to book 📞 for more information https://www.summithealth.org.au/gpcare-team/louisvanderbank/

Do you suffer from Chronic Pain? CONNECTcare are offering a free, 7-week group, aimed at stress reduction and non-pharmaceutical pain management strategies. For more information and to register your interest go to 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/QbuEcCSrxS

CONNECTcare is excited to offer DBT Lite skills groups to the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu communities. This 7-week course is free but eligibility criteria applies. To express your interest, please register on https://forms.office.com/r/QbuEcCSrxS

VIDEO WATCH: Beth Stringer and Bianca Hawkins sat down and delivered the information and answers parents asked for – from school avoidance to understanding how the adolescent brain works, anxiety, building confidence and more.

This information session is proudly brought to you by CONNECTcare and Alexandrina Council. It was a pleasure for Goolwa Secondary College to host this session and we trust that parents will find this information valuable!

To watch, click the link below:
https://goolwasecondarycollege.sa.edu.au/connect-care-parenting-information-session/

Check out this job on SEEK: Mental Health Clinician from Summit Health

Mental Health Clinician Job in Mount Barker, Adelaide Hills & Barossa SA Fantastic opportunities available for experienced Mental Health Clinicians to join our not for profit allied health service, CONNECTcare.

Find activities and routines that complement the season. This might mean swapping your morning walk for morning yoga or your afternoon reading out on the deck for reading in front of the fire. Don’t stop doing the things you love, but find alternatives that continue to fill your cup.

We are taking bookings now for EMDR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSHuFHFrUis

Less Stress Christmas Tip #3

Tip #2 for a Less Stress Christmas

Christmas can be a stressful time and we will be sharing tips for a Less Stress Christmas 🎄

CONNECTcare were proud to support and be involved in the Embrace Kids event coordinated and facilitated by Mount Barker District Council , Wallis Cinemas , Mount Barker Community Centre

If you haven't already had the opportunity to see this amazing movie, don't miss the chance to catch the Embrace Kids *Official* movie, screening this weekend (28th & Oct) at Wallis Cinemas

Exercising releases feel good hormones called endorphins, which improves mood and can help with destressing. Even a short, 15-minute walk can help clear your mind, improve your mood, and boost your energy levels. Whether walking, swimming, doing pilates, stretching or strength training, do something today for your mind.

There are many benefits associated with being outside, such as lower risk of depression and faster psychological stress recovery. It doesn’t have to be for a long time. A few minutes of mid-morning or mid-afternoon sun can make a big difference in how you feel and help boost a chemical in your brain called serotonin.

Self-care means taking the time to do thing that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health. Engaging in a self-care routine has been proven to reduce anxiety and depression, reduce stress, increase happiness and more. Self-care could be going for a 30-minute walk, having a cup of tea, learning something new, playing a board game, sitting in nature, or listening to your favourite podcast. What is your form of self-care?

Summit Health, Mount Barker was delighted to be part of the annual career’s expo held by Cornerstone College Mt Barker on August 8th. With over 70 exhibitors, students from the 26 schools who were invited to the event were able to speak with a wide range of industry professionals around career and study choices.

On 25 July Summit Health Centre hosted a Soup Day raising funds to start a Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) program in the Adelaide Hills. With the help of staff, tenants, and the wonderful soup-making volunteers, we were able to raise over $400 to go towards a DBT Lite Program in the Adelaide Hills.

DBT Lite is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy or talking therapy designed to help people who have difficulty controlling their emotions by changing the way they think and behave and learning to accept who they are. DBT Lite will equip them with skills and tools to improve their emotional regulation and improve their relationships.

With your help, we can change the lives of young people in our community. Donations are tax-deductible and Summit Health will match every dollar donated.

To learn more or to donate follow the link below
https://donorbox.org/dbt-fundraising

From 2 – 9 July 2023, we celebrate National NAIDOC Week.

It’s a significant time to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of First Nations peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together and learn from local First Nations communities and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

This year’s NAIDOC Week theme is "For Our Elders." It celebrates the cultural knowledge holders, trailblazers, teachers, leaders and survivors who have laid the foundations for future generations.

You can learn more about NAIDOC Week and this year’s theme at https://www.naidoc.org.au/