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Speaking & Media

A bit about my me...
Two decades of work in the mental health field has allowed
me the privilege to witness people on their journey towards
mental wellness.
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My burning passion for this work originated from my
personal journey towards mental wellness. Growing up with
a father who struggled with alcohol addiction and depression
led to ongoing anxiety as a child and young adult while a
traumatic birth experience resulted in post partum
depression and anxiety. These are my greatest gifts. They
have allowed me to experience first-hand what it means to
do the inner work.
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I combine my professional and personal experience to
provide your audience with an honest, vulnerable, engaging
and dynamic workshop, presentation or other speaking
event.
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Download my media kit here
Speaking topics;
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Mental Health and wellness
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Addiction Treatment and Recovery
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Mental wellness planning
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Mental Fitness: Positive Psychology
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Dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction) best practice
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Perinatal Mental Health
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Building a lived experience workforce
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How to drive change with collective impact
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Breaking the stigma: Lived experience of health care workers
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Collaborative care for mental health and addiction treatment
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Leadership and empowerment
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Birth, fourth trimester and parenthood
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I am happy to discuss other topics of interest and to tailor to your specific needs.
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Qualifications
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Master of Science in Mental Health Counselling (USA)
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Bachelor of Science in Counselling Psychology (USA)
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Certificate in Forensic Services (USA)
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Birth and Postpartum Doula- Angel Phoenix Arsenal (formerly Angela Gallo’s) Dynamo Doula Training
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Reiki II Practitioner
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IPT-Level A Certified (Interpersonal Therapy)
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
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Certified Womb Keeper - 13th Rite of the Womb
Community Contributions
Kindred Clubhouse
Founder & Manager
Mumma Bees & Co.
Your Hive To Thrive
Peer Support for Birthing Families
Founder & Director
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Community Champion
PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia
Publications
Mornington Peninsula Kids Magazine
Contributor
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Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) Conference
Conference Presenter
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