Bushwalk & Talk Psychology Sessions are HERE

Bushwalk & Talk Psychology Sessions — are HERE!

WHEN:

Wednesdays & Fridays, from early October,

Includes before-business hours sessions.

WHERE:

Sessions will be conducted in the Mt Coot-tha Reserve (& surrounds). More information will be provided to you once your suitability, risk assessments, and first appointment are confirmed.

Locations may change over time, to suit the weather of the season. Your comfort and safety through the Brisbane seasons are paramount.

WHO:

Sessions will be provided by Clinical Psychologist, Renae Kurth.

Sessions are open to new, current, and returning clients.

Ages can range from 11 years of age to older adults. Children & teens will require parental consent.

WHAT REFERRALS/REBATES:

Outside of clinic sessions are available for:

  • Private clients

  • NDIS clients (please ensure your doctor has cleared you for these sessions)

  • DVA clients (for clients who believe outdoor sessions will be of benefit to them)

  • WorkCover QLD clients (requires caseworker pre-approval)

  • Medicare clients (if the outdoor sessions are key to the psychological interventions and your treatment plan)

HOW:

All clients will need a suitability and risk assessment first.

For NEW clients, please book an in-clinic session first at Red Hill.

For CURRENT clients, who have already been working with Renae, a suitability & risk assessment can take place during your next in-person appointment or via email.

All clients must also complete an informatoion, consent, waiver, and release form before an outdoor session can be confirmed.

WHAT ABOUT…

  • Bad weather? Outdoor sessions will be swapped to telehealth, phone, or (where possible) in-clinic at Red Hill, in the event of electrical storms, bush fires, planned burning, or high humidity and/or high temperature days.

  • Summer in heat & humidity? The timing and location of outdoor sessions may change throughout the year to suit the season and weather. Your safety is our priority. If a suitable and safe outdoor location is not possible, we will swap to a telehealth, phone, or (where possible) in-clinic appointment at Red Hill.

  • Late cancellations/non-attendance? Our same cancellation policy applies.

  • I don’t want to walk; can we sit and chat? Absolutely! Every client will have the option to sit and chat, or if you want to walk, there will be plenty of rest spots along the way.

  • How hard are the walks? The walks have specifically be chosen for ambling. This means the walks are fairly flat, mostly on sealed paths, and with limited elevation. If you are hoping to hike steep rocky slopes, please note that we are not offering those sessions at this time.

For more information, please contact us on (07) 3103 5165 or info@mindbodypsychology.com.au.

Sep 2024: Mindful Art Workshops - for Adults & for Teens. Book Now!

Mindful Doodling Workshop - for adults (2hrs) & for teens (1.5hrs)

Join illustrator Lou Endicott in exploring how mindful pattern drawing (doodles) can be a fun and relaxing way to unwind and bring yourself into the present moment. Simple step by step guides will be offered by Lou to give you the tools to incorporate this gentle style of art into your personal kit of calm.

DETAILS:

TEENS WORKSHOP: Thur 19 Sep, 4pm-5.30pm; $70 (inc GST)

ADULTS WORKSHOP: Sun 22 Sep, 10am-12pm; $85 (inc GST)

All materials are provided for you on the day.

Also includes light refreshments (sushi / sweets platter) and tea. (Dietary requirements will be provided for)

Places are limited. Cancellation policy applies. Book now!

TO BOOK:

Teens Workshop: https://events.humanitix.com/school-holiday-mindful-art-workshop-for-teens

Adults Workshop: https://events.humanitix.com/this-sep-mindful-doodling-art-workshop-for-adults

Mindful Circle Art Workshop - for adults (2 hours)

Geometric circle art has long been used in many different cultures as a way to help humans communicate, express themselves, connect, record stories, and/or become grounded and calm (e.g., Aboriginal circles and concentratic circles; Celtic knots, triskeles, and spirals; and Mandalas, across various spiritual traditions, e.g., Hindu and Buddhist religions).

In this workshop, your facilitator Lou will guide you to draw your own mindful geometric circle art with simple step by step exercises. Soothing, relaxing, meditative, and grounding, this workshop provides all the materials for you to make beautiful intricate geometric circle art. 

All materials are provided for you on the day. Also includes light snacks, tea, coffee, refreshments (dietary requirements will be provided for).

DETAILS:

ADULTS WORKSHOP: Sun 22 Sep 2pm-4pm

$85 (inc GST)

All materials are provided for you on the day.

Also includes light refreshments (sushi / sweets platter) and tea. (Dietary requirements will be provided for)

Places are limited. Cancellation policy applies. Book now!

TO BOOK:

Go to: https://events.humanitix.com/this-sept-mindful-circle-art-workshop-for-adults

About the facilitator:

Lou Endicott is a Melbourne based illustrator, arts facilitator and surface pattern designer. She is inspired by the natural world and by sharing tools with people to enhance their creative confidence. 

With over 25 years as experience as an arts educator and a background in performing arts, Lou aims to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for workshop participants. 

In between creative projects Lou works with school groups and the general public at the Melbourne Museum as a presenter and Learning Facilitator.