Deb is the founder of heartmind connection and has over two decades of experience working as a qualified practitioner in the domestic and family violence sector. Deb holds a Bachelor of Social Science Human Services (Child & Family) and is a full member of the Australian Community Workers Association (ACWA)
Deb has a Positive Notice Blue Card for Child Related Employment. heartmind connection is a
niche counselling, educational and group-work service for women, young people and children on the Gold Coast. heartmind connection offers programs to guide and support self discovery and personal growth, and to enhance physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. heartmind connection offers individual face to face and telephone counselling for women, young people and children. heartmind connection offers group-work programs, supported by individual counselling and integrated self-care packages.
'My Life, My Choices' is an on-going weekly women's group which involves new ideas, self-reflection, discussion with other women, mindfulness practices, artwork and journaling.
'Mindfulness in 8 weeks' is offered as a group or classwork program. Mindfulness is recognised as a effective way to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, enhance emotional intelligence, and effectively handle painful thoughts and feelings. Mindfulness is about waking up, connecting with ourselves, and appreciating the fullness of each moment of life. heartmind connection offers early intervention/prevention classwork programs for secondary and primary schools.
'Stepping Into My Own Power' guides and supports teenage girls - to understand themselves, to increase their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth, to clarify their values, to build strong emotional and mental health, to create healthy, respectful and equal relationships with Self and Others.
'I'm Okay, You're Okay' is for primary school aged children. This program focuses on self-awareness, emotional literacy, managing strong emotions, understanding and accepting differences, Protective behaviours, and how to be a good friend.
