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SUMMARY:14th February 2026 - "Parenthood & Perinatal Mental Health" presented by Cindy Cranswick
DESCRIPTION:Happy New Year!! \nWe are looking forward to seeing everyone at the first Counsellors Victoria (CV) online professional development Zoom session for 2026 on Saturday 14th February from 11.00am – 12.30pm. \nCV Presents:\nParenthood & Perinatal Mental Health is an evidence-informed professional development session for practitioners working with parents during the perinatal period. \nThe presentation explores perinatal anxiety and depression (PNDA) in both mothers and fathers\, the neurobiological and psychological transitions into parenthood\, and the impact of these changes on identity\, attachment\, and emotional regulation. \nDrawing on current research and clinical practice\, the session examines early indicators of PNDA\, barriers to help-seeking\, and the importance of screening both parents. \nAttachment-informed and compassion-focused approaches are integrated throughout\, highlighting the role of self-compassion in supporting parental wellbeing and secure parent–infant relationships. This session supports reflective practice and enhances assessment and intervention skills in perinatal and family-focused work. \n \nCindy Cranswick is a registered Clinical Supervisor\, Counsellor\, Educator\, and Author\, and the Founder and Director of Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes. She provides professional supervision\, training\, and counselling to individuals\, couples\, families\, and allied health professionals\, with a particular focus on the Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) sector. \nCindy has a strong clinical and research interest in perinatal mental health and is the author of Self-Compassionate Motherhood\, exploring the role of self-compassion in perinatal anxiety and depression. Her work integrates attachment-informed\, compassion-focused\, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches\, supporting reflective practice and professional wellbeing across health and community services. \n\nCindy will discuss her experience on this topic\, followed by a Q&A and the option to network with others in the industry in small groups\, following the presentation. \n  \nThis is a 90-minute presentation relevant to the Counselling / Healthcare industries\, complete with an assessment component. The presentation meeting link will be provided via email and a ‘Certificate of Attendance with online assessment’ is issued to all members and registered visitors (expressions of interest welcome – reach out via our Contact Us page).
URL:https://www.counsellorsvictoria.com/event/2026-02-14/
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SUMMARY:Saturday 9th April @ 11am sharp! (for a 11am – 12.30pm presentation
DESCRIPTION:CV Presents:    Navigating the increase of eating disorder presentations in counselling due to the pandemic. \nEating disorder presentations have increased significantly over the past 2 years\, based on the triggering of a series of traits that are vulnerable to constant change. \nEating disorder services are overloaded and families are desperately searching for support wherever it is available. This has increased the presentation of Eating Disorders in our counselling rooms and services\, and for many Counsellors\, is leaving them with more questions on what to do next\, than ways to support the people they are caring for. \nThis presentation will include; \n\nWhy Eating Disorders have increased in counselling\nWhat this means for us as counsellors\nWhat it means for families\nWhat it means for a person with an eating disorder\nSome tips and tools that can help you as a professional\nUsing any cases that you have faced in your practices as examples to apply these tools and tips\n\n\nNatalie Wild is CEO and founder of Redefine Life and The Collaborative Space\, Registered Counsellor\, Counselling Supervisor\, workshop trainer\, Keynote Speaker\, and is on the founding committee for Simple Steps Solutions Inc. \nNatalie has been working in the mental health field since 2006\, and specialises in Eating Disorders and creating/using basic tools to tackle issues from the ground up. \n\nThis will be followed by a Q & A and the option to participate in networking in small groups.
URL:https://www.counsellorsvictoria.com/event/saturday-9th-april-11am-sharp-for-a-11am-12-30pm-presentation/
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SUMMARY:“Empowered unforgiving Versus Embodied Embitterment” by Deirdre Rolfe - SAT 9th October
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 9th October   @  12 noon  sharp! (for a 12pm – 1.30pm presentation) \n(Please note that this is following the 11am – 11.30am  Counsellors Victoria Inc AGM which only paid members may attend and that both the AGM and the below presentation have a different zoom log in with a 30minute break between them) \nCV Presents: \nDeirdre Rolfe is a Clinical Counsellor and Hypnotherapist who is no stranger to presenting to us over the years. Deirdre has many years in the industry and over that time has passionately pursued a career that answers the question “Why do some people overcome trauma and why do some die from it?” \nPresentation: \nDeirdre’s presentation will be on: “Empowered unforgiving Versus Embodied Embitterment” : an open conversation that challenges the “missing step” not fully considered in Therapy. \nThis workshop is a chapter in her soon to be published book “You are as sick as your Secrets.” This is a memoir of her own severe childhood trauma that highlights the different outcomes to survival and the tools needed to sustain life. \nThis will be followed by a Q & A and the option to participate in networking in small groups.
URL:https://www.counsellorsvictoria.com/event/empowered-unforgiving-versus-embodied-embitterment-by-deirdre-rolfe-sat-9th-october/
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SUMMARY:"The disordered eating patterns affecting our young people in the wake of the pandemic" by Kiri Woodington - CV meeting SAT 10th July
DESCRIPTION:July Counsellors Victoria (CV) online professional development Zoom session is on Saturday 10th July 11am sharp! (for a 11am – 12.30pm presentation) \n  \nCV Presents: \nKiri Woodington – Dietician \nOriginally from the UK\, Kiri moved to Australia as a young teenager.  She has moved around Australia largely living in remote areas including Arnhem Land\, NT. Kiri has a Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Master of Dietetics from Monash University. Kiri has worked in remote areas of outback Queensland becoming a remote generalist and specialising in aboriginal health and paediatrics particularly in FASD\, ASD and ADHD\, fussy eating\, problem feeding habits and eating disorders. \nWorking in remote areas she is also passionate about food security and worked with the QLD local and state governments to start implanting change in outback Queensland. During the COVID-19 pandemic she returned home to Victoria where she is currently working with Bobbi Cook as a Paediatric Dietitian and with Ballarat Health Services. \nPresentation: \nKiri is passionate to approach the disordered eating patterns that are currently affecting our young people in the wake of the pandemic. \nFollowed by Q& A \nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86854763390?pwd=ZTNlS0UyMEsxSkZ6Q0J6RUtRbDJldz09 \nMeeting ID: 868 5476 3390 \nPasscode: 343013
URL:https://www.counsellorsvictoria.com/event/the-disordered-eating-patterns-affecting-our-young-people-in-the-wake-of-the-pandemic-by-kiri-woodington-cv-meeting-sat-10th-july/
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SUMMARY:Counsellors Victoria Meeting 12th June - Assistance Dogs\, Court Dogs\, Facility Dogs\, Therapy Dogs "What's the difference?"
DESCRIPTION:CV Presents:  Tessa Stow – Tessa has over 25 years experience in dog training\, is an accredited Assistance dog Trainer and Assessor\, and owns K9 Support which runs Therapy Dog Training Courses. Tessa trained Australia’s first Court Dog “Coop” and has dogs in Victorian Police working as engagement dogs. \nPresentation: Assistance Dogs\, Court Dogs\, Facility Dogs\, Therapy Dogs “What’s the difference?” Why Dogs?  What breed of dog is suitable?  The right dog. Genetics. Dog welfare in the workplace. Stress signals in dogs\, How many handlers? Insurance. Consent\, Policies. \nFollowed by Q& A \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84725181284?pwd=Q0dtZHgrMjlnNGxBeC9iblhPMDRPQT09 \nMeeting ID: 847 2518 1284 \nPasscode: 541709 \n  \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.counsellorsvictoria.com/event/counsellors-victoria-meeting-12th-june-assistance-dogs-court-dogs-facility-dogs-therapy-dogs-whats-the-difference/
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