Psychological trauma can occur when a person is not able to cope with a distressing or overwhelming event, or process the emotions involved with their experiences. Professionals including clinicians, frontline staff, supervisors and managers can experience vicarious trauma as a result of hearing about another person’s trauma and witnessing their associated distress. Over time, this […]
Join us for an enlightening webinar on "Coercive Control from a Psychological Perspective," where we delve into the intricate and often hidden dynamics of coercive control in relationships. This session will explore the psychological mechanisms behind coercive control, including how it manifests, its impact on mental health, and strategies for recognizing and addressing it. We […]
Join us for a free webinar featuring a panel of professional Australian sporting figures from various codes discussing thr importance of gender equality and the prevention of violence in sporting clubs. This webinar is part of our Healthy Clubs program, which works to prevent family violence through sport. You will hear from our 5 program ambassadors […]
Western Sydney University, Interrelate and Relationships Australia NSW are thrilled to announce a two-day Transformative Online Groupwork Symposium in April 2025, designed for group workers seeking to enhance their skills and expand their toolbox for innovative online groupwork practice. Social groupwork captures psychoeducational, social action, mutual aid, cultural development and therapeutic groupwork contexts. This Online […]
Western Sydney University, Interrelate and Relationships Australia NSW are thrilled to announce a two-day Transformative Online Groupwork Symposium in April 2025, designed for group workers seeking to enhance their skills and expand their toolbox for innovative online groupwork practice. Social groupwork captures psychoeducational, social action, mutual aid, cultural development and therapeutic groupwork contexts. This Online […]
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to pause, reflect, and assess situations from multiple viewpoints, enhancing your ability to collaborate effectively and make informed, unbiased choices. Whether you work in education, healthcare, business, or any field where diverse perspectives enrich outcomes, this webinar will provide you with practical tools to develop a more mindful, open, […]
Fathers of children with special needs often face immense emotional and psychological challenges, yet their caregiving role is frequently overlooked—especially in cultures influenced by traditional patriarchal norms. In Hong Kong, where open discussions about fatherhood and emotional struggles remain limited, many fathers experience deep-seated feelings of shame and guilt, leading to avoidance behaviours or overcompensation […]
Join our interactive online workshop, and gain knowledge, practical advice and strategies to engage dads, father-figures and families in positive and effective ways. Through collaborative group discussion, you'll develop strategies for supporting dads in your community and learn skills for creating more dad-friendly programs and services. At the end of this workshop, you'll be able […]
Understand the nature and impact of vicarious trauma and learn strategies to reduce your risk of experiencing it. Clinicians, frontline staff, supervisors, managers and other professionals can experience vicarious trauma when hearing about another person’s trauma and witnessing their associated distress. Over time, this work-related exposure to clients’ trauma can have a significant impact on […]
Gain knowledge, insights, practical advice and strategies for the critically important work of engaging men in the prevention of family violence. It can be challenging to engage men in the prevention of family violence, however, it’s a crucial approach for supporting a more inclusive and effective way to prevent family violence. Not only does it help […]