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Flood trauma? Free women’s mindful healing workshops available

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WORTH staff including an art therapist, nurse, counsellor, and psychologist in front of the outreach van and their premises in Goonellabah. Photo supplied

It has been a tough run in the Northern Rivers from drought to fire to pandemic to flood – so there is quite a bit to deal with for many of us. 

WORTH (Women’s Outreach Trauma Health Service) are reaching out to women over 16 who have been impacted by the 2022 floods who would like to participate in a free ‘Mindful Healing in times of trauma’ course.

The workshop will be delivered by a qualified psychologist in partnership with Safe Haven Lismore, The Buttery.

It’s a skills-based workshop looking at the nervous systems, emotions, what trauma is and how it affects bodies and minds,’ said psychologist and acting project manager Sonja H.

‘We look at emotion regulation, self care, mindfulness and self compassion as part of the six week course.’

The course starts on Tuesday, 13 June running from 9.30–11.30am every Tuesday ‘till 18 July. It will be held at Safe Haven Lismore, 46 Magellan Street.

The course is free but bookings are essential as numbers are limited.To book phone: 0491 054 977 or email: [email protected]

‘The service itself also offers individual counselling and some women have registered for the course as well as individual counselling,’ said Sonja.

‘We are looking forward to continuing this program in the future.’


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