Helena
Mental Health Social Worker
Personal Summary
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Boy Mama to VC (5) and JP (1) - my most beautiful achievements and life fullfilling accomplishments
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Born and bred Central Queenslander, if the sun ain't shining, neither am I.
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I enjoy: the outdoors, a breathtaking view, the smell of the country air, baking, playing card games, and alone time.
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Entertainment: A truly eclectic mix - True Crime Podcasts (oddly, cannot watch horror/thriller movies); love a movie based on real life; shamelessly, a lover of old school/nice girl entertainment (think Anne of Green Gables); and mix the likes of badassary P!NK, with my 90's & 00's childhood country music idols - Tim McGraw and Garth Brooks.
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I love: the simple things - my family, deep conversations/connection, coffee and cake and laughing.
Professional Summary
Dedicated and compassionate, I have almost a decade of experience supporting those with varying mental health presentations and recovery goals.
A passion for working in early intervention, supporting women, children, young people, parents and families through the biggest developmental stages an adult will experience (parenthood) and children develop their foundations.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) | Master of Social Work | Postgraduate Certificate Mental Health
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Registration
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Training
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health
Perinatal Loss and Grief
Certificate in Non-Directive Pregnancy Counselling
Circle of Security Parenting Program Facilitator
Child-centred Play Therapy
Theraplay Level 1
Psychotherapy interventions
Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Frameworks
Person-centered, Trauma informed and relationship-based