Educating minds to enhance wellbeing
Thank you to everyone who made it to Psych in the Pub: The Psychology of Psychopathy yesterday!
Well Minds Work were stoked with how many people turned up to learn about how to spot a psychopath, what makes them tick and what to do if you ever come in contact with psychopath yourself!
A big thankyou to Hobart Brewing Co. for their ongoing support of Psych in the Pub.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the next Psychology in the Pub coming up in November!
Well Minds Work has already had a busy start to 2023 conducting psychosocial risk assessments as well as mental health and wellbeing workshops with prominent organisations in Tasmania!
Last Tuesday Well Minds Work collaborated with the People and Culture and Safety Teams at MONA, completing half a day of training on identifying signs and symptoms of stress, psychoeducation on the stress bucket model and increasing evidence-based coping strategies, as well as individual assessment of self-care needs.
We thoroughly enjoyed the enthusiasm the team at MONA teams brought to the day, which resulted in many productive conversations.
Please get in touch if you or your team are interested in engaging in some similar training! ?
Welcome to the next post in our online series “What Is…”, where we will explain common mental health related terms and concepts! ??
Mindfulness has many benefits and is a skill that can be developed. Check out the mindfulness technique above for steps on how to practice becoming more mindful of your morning routine!
Welcome to the next post in our online series “What Is…”, where we will explain common mental health related terms and concepts! ??
Mindfulness has become very popular in recent years. Read this post to learn what it is and its benefits, and keep your eye out for next weeks post to learn a specific mindfulness technique.
Psychology in the Pub has returned! On Sunday we presented to an enthusiastic bunch about sleep. Lots of learning and laughs were had, and we can’t wait for the next one!
If there is any particular topic you are interested in, please get in touch!
Good sleep is continually promoted as a key factor in maintaining both physical and mental health, but what exactly does good sleep look like? A snapshot into the science behind sleep will give an overview of what typical sleep looks like, evidence based facts on what constitutes “good” sleep, and debunk common sleep myths! This interactive talk will also provide practical tips on how to improve sleep habits to get a better night’s sleep. The actionable skills you will learn can be immediately implemented at home so you can function more effectively and facilitate better mental health.
This talk is part of a series of “Psychology in the Pub” presentations, where psychologists present on a range of interesting and engaging topics related to mental health and psychological issues. Emma and Jess look forward to welcoming you to a fun and relaxing afternoon of learning!
Presenters: Clinical Psychologists Dr Emma Richardson and Jessica Forward
When: Sunday July 9th – Presentation from 4:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Hobart Brewing Co. 16 Evans Street, Hobart
Tickets: $10 – from https://events.humanitix.com/psychology-in-the-pub-a-snapshot-into-the-science-behind-sleep
Well Minds Work understand the importance of maintaining good mental health during the perinatal period. That’s why we have put together some perinatal mental health workshops aimed at teaching people about the signs and symptoms of perinatal anxiety and depression, as well as some mental health based coping strategies that will benefit all expecting and existing parents!
These workshops will be starting in July and you can read more about them by accessing our event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1655952384872897. Please get in touch if interested!
On Friday Well Minds Work had the privilege of presenting at the Tasmanian Association of Vocational Rehabilitation Providers – TAVRP annual Symposium – The Dark Side of Rehab! Our presentation focused on how to support employees who are being bullied in the workplace.
We were lucky to present alongside many other professionals in the field this year, with a strong focus on psychosocial hazards in the workplace. If you want to find out more about how to manage workplace psychosocial hazards through psychosocial risk assessment, please get in contact with us!
Australian organisations are required by Workplace Health and Safety Laws to manage hazards in the workplace. The most recent Workplace Health and Safety Regulations (2022) include a specific requirement for organisations to prevent and manage psychosocial hazards.
A new Code of Practice has been introduced to help guide the prevention and management of psychosocial hazards, which include: high job demand, inadequate reward and recognition of staff, bullying, and many more.
Well Minds Work are now completing Psychosocial Risk Assessments to assist workplaces to identify psychosocial hazards, assess risk, develop initatives to control identified hazards, and review implemented control measures.
Get in contact with us if you are interested in finding out more about how Well Minds Work can help you assess and manage psychosocial hazards!
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Welcome to the next post in our online series “What Is…”, where we will explain common mental health related terms and concepts! ??
Check out this week’s post to learn more about Dissociation!