Jennifer is a highly skilled group facilitator, speaker, advisor, psychosocial risk manager, evidence-based practitioner and clinician. Jennifer specialises in assisting organisations, groups and individuals in the areas of workplace psychological health and safety, rehabilitation, leadership, organisational development and clinical treatment services.
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Support for Workplaces in the Age of Coronavirus
The APS has released a series of tipsheets to assist organisations navigate the impact of the coronavirus on their workplaces. It is important for organisations to understand, measure, boost and maintain employee engagement throughout these unprecedented times. Working from home can create unique psychosocial hazards for employees and so it is important to know how to mitigate these risks appropriately. Businesses across Australia are now transitioning to return to business as usual and are establishing new work and operational process and procedures. It is important for organisations to consider the impact of these operational requirements on your most valued asset, your staff. We hope you find these tipsheets invaluable to assisting your organisation rebuild and flourish from this crisis.
Support for Children with Learning Difficulties
The APS has released a series of information sheets to assist parents and students with the strategies to support students with learning difficulties during the e-learning phase and within the classroom environment. We hope you find this information informative and helpful.
General Information
- Helping children Transition Back to School in the COVID-19 era Advice for Parents and Carers
- Supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the COVID-19 environment
Primary School Series
- Maths Tips for children with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Literacy Tips for children with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Tips for children with Attention and Executive Functioning difficulties and disabilities
Secondary School Series
- Maths Tips for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
- Literacy Tips for students with learning difficulties and disabilities
Support for New Mums Anxious about Coronavirus
Dr Shaw knows first hand the stress of having a newborn baby during these uncertain times with the birth of her third son during the COVID-19 pandemic. With her first two children, Simone relished the fourth trimester (that is, the postnatal period) by meeting other new mothers at cafes, parks and libraries to chat all things babies. However, government restrictions have prevented new mothers the opportunity for emotional and physical nourishment and care that they crave and deserve during this time. Physical distancing does not mean social isolation. You are not alone and there are virtual and face to face support options still available to new mothers to help them navigate this precious, but demanding phase of their motherhood journeys. Sure Psychology offers face to face and telehealth appointments to suit your needs. Contact us to discuss your specific needs or to make an appointment.
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COVID-19 Telehealth Psychological Services Now Available
From Monday 30 March 2020 until 30 September 2020 all Australians are eligible to receive a rebate from Medicare for psychological services delivered via Telehealth (i.e., videoconference or telephone). Rebates are available for clients referred by their GP or Psychiatrist under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Scheme.
Introducing Baby Frank
Dr Simone Shaw is excited to announce the safe and healthy arrival of her third son, Frank who was born at 41 weeks at a healthy 3.925 kilograms (8.6 pounds), with a head circumference of 36.5 centimetres and 5o centimetres in length. Simone utilised self-hypnosis and breathing techniques to deliver her baby via water birth without the use of analgesics or medical intervention. Simone believes that women’s bodies have an innate wisdom to grow and birth their babies and can assist you throughout your pregnancy journey, birth of your baby and beyond.
Introducing Rory Fischer
Rory is a Registered Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. He has international experience having studied, researched and worked clinically in Australia, Canada and the Netherlands. His academic qualifications were obtained from multiple universities, which has given him unique perspectives into the field of psychology, obtaining a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Queensland, a Master in Professional Psychology from the University of Southern Queensland and a Master in Neuropsychology from the Maastricht University. His predominant areas of research have been in traumatic brain injury and understanding the relationship between sleep and genetics on mood. Clinically, Rory has worked extensively in occupational rehabilitation, where he has assisted clients in identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to effectively achieve their vocational goals.
Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD)
As technology usage continues to increase, problematic internet use has become an increasingly prominent issue worldwide. Problematic or pathological internet usage, which is also referred to as Internet Addiction Disorder (IAD), is characterised by excessive time spent engaging in non-work internet-related activities. IAD is also characterised by a loss of control over internet-related behaviours, and/or an excessive preoccupation with internet-based activities. This disorder affects all age groups and stages of life.
Managing Stress
Building Emotional Resilience Through Yoga and Psychology Workshop Series
After a successful launch in 2015, Simone partnered with Clayfield Yoga to present a series of workshops focusing on Building Emotional Resilience through Yoga and Psychology. Throughout these workshops participants experienced a combination of yoga and meditation techniques as well as proven lifestyle strategies to help increase motivation, reduce stress and make positive life choices. Overcoming life’s challenges is not always easy! Simone is a member of the APS Psychology and Yoga and APS Psychology and Complementary Therapies Interest Groups and is passionate about collaborating with other health care practitioners in order to assist individuals overcome their mental health challenges.
The Importance of Having Purpose and Direction
Do you find it easy to know what you want, know where you want to be and how you’re going to get there? Some people have a clear sense of purpose and direction in their life and they just seem to be able to find the motivation and perseverance to turn their goals and dreams into reality. This is an interesting article and TED talk based on research investigating the relationship between having a strong sense of purpose and direction and longevity.
It might be time to take stock of your life to ensure you have a sense of purpose and direction to help you stay motivated towards your goals; provide you with direction; help you to become resilient in the face of adversity and remain optimistic when faced with challenges.