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SUMMARY:Taking the Edge Off: Let’s talk about drugs and alcohol [Online]
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about drugs and alcohol in relation to mental health. \n   \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Keen to learn about the connection between substances and mental health\n• Interested in hearing both lived and professional experiences around substance use\n• Open to exploring and challenging assumptions about addiction\n• Wanting to have more compassionate conversations about drugs and alcohol  \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll think about the emotional\, physical\, cultural\, and societal aspects of drug and alcohol use\, and what they mean in relation to mental health. Together\, we’ll hear different lived and professional perspectives\, reflecting on how substance use can affect people in different ways. We’ll also explore how to have more open and supportive conversations\, whether you’re navigating your own experiences or supporting someone else.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:     \n• Explore what shapes our understanding of substance use \n• Consider the purpose of substance use from different perspectives\n• Reflect on the impact of substance use on people’s lives\n• Learn how to have more open and compassionate conversations about substance use  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.   \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n\n  \n \n  \n  \nResources on addiction + substance use \n \n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/taking-the-edge-off-lets-talk-about-drugs-and-alcohol-online-2/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Making Sense of Your Senses [Online]
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of the relationship between our senses and mental health.  \n  \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Wanting to explore how our senses affect health and wellbeing\n• Curious about how sensory preferences differ from person to person\n• Keen to learn how your home or workplace environment can support wellbeing\n• Interested in how sensory understanding can improve relationships  \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll look at the connection between our eight senses and mental health\, and how sensory experiences can influence mood and wellbeing. We’ll learn about sensory modulation and take part in practical activities to discover your own sensory preferences – and how they differ for others. Together\, we’ll reflect on how environments shape our experiences\, and how small changes can make a big difference.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:     \n• Build awareness of your own sensory experiences\n• Reflect on how external environments influence internal wellbeing\n• Begin to explore sensory theory (including the “cups model”)\n• Consider how sensory choices can impact health and wellbeing  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThis is a short online mini course\, designed as a taster of the in-person day course (coming soon!).  \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.  \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone. \n  \n \n\n  \nResources on sensory stuff \n \n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/making-sense-of-your-senses/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Tuh-MAY-toh/Tuh-MAH-toh: Different perspectives on spirituality in mental health [Online]
DESCRIPTION:Different perspectives on spirituality in mental health. \n   \nThis panel is great if you are: \n• Curious about how spirituality can shape our experiences of mental health\n• Interested in hearing different perspectives and personal stories\n• Keen to reflect on your own beliefs and how they influence your wellbeing.   \nThis panel explores … \nWe’ll examine the many ways spirituality – whatever that word means to you – can intersect with mental health. Together\, we’ll consider how spiritual beliefs and practices can influence how we think\, feel\, and heal. By hearing a range of voices and experiences\, you’ll have the chance to reflect on your own understanding and connect with diverse perspectives.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:     \n• Considered the connection between spirituality and mental health from different perspectives\n• Discussed the role and value of spirituality in mental health\n• Reflected on why conversations about spirituality and mental health can be challenging\n• Learned ways to have more meaningful conversations about mental health  \nWhat’s in a panel? \nOur panels run a little bit differently to our courses. They’re still interactive\, open\, and filled with meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection but without group activities.  \nOur learning spaces are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/tuh-may-toh-tuh-mah-toh-different-perspectives-on-spirituality-in-mental-health-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:What is it About Medication? [Online]
DESCRIPTION:An open dialogue about the role of medication in mental health. \n  \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Keen to hear real stories about medication and mental health\n• Curious about how medication can help (or not help) different people\n• Feeling unsure about decisions around taking medication\n• Wanting to learn how to have better conversations about medication  \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll look at how people understand and use medication in mental health – why some choose to\, why some don’t\, and the impacts it can have. We won’t look at specific medications\, but you’ll hear both lived and professional perspectives and get the chance to reflect on your own views. By the end\, you’ll leave with new insights and ideas you can apply for yourself\, someone you support\, or in your work.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:   \n• Have an opportunity to hear different perspectives about medication in mental health\n• Have an opportunity to consider our own views on medication in mental health\n• Explore how we have more compassionate conversations about medication in mental health  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses.They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.    \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.    \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n  \n \n  \nResources on medication
URL:https://discovery.college/event/what-is-it-about-medication-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Taboo: Giving a voice to the topic of suicide [Online]
DESCRIPTION:Giving a voice to the topic of suicide. \n   \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Wanting to have more open and compassionate conversations about suicide\n• Curious about the experiences and stories of people affected by suicide\n• Keen to understand the impact of suicide from different perspectives\n• Interested in learning how language and approach can shape conversations  \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll examine the experiences and perspectives around suicide\, and how these shape the ways we respond. Together\, we’ll consider the impact of language and explore compassionate ways to have conversations about suicide. By hearing diverse viewpoints\, you’ll reflect on your own understanding and gain insight into supporting others or engaging in meaningful discussions safely.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:     \n• Understand the importance and impact of language when discussing suicide\n• Explore different perspectives and stories about suicide\n• Reflect on the impact of suicide from multiple viewpoints\n• Learn ways to have more compassionate and open conversations about suicide  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.  \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n  \n \n  \nResources on suicidality \n \n  \n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/breaking-the-taboo-giving-a-voice-to-the-topic-of-suicide-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:In Someone Else’s Shoes: Different ways of understanding mental health [Online]
DESCRIPTION:An exploration of what mental health means\, how people experience it\, and the many ways it can be understood. \n   \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Keen to hear different perspectives on mental health\n• Interested in how ideas about mental health have changed over time\n• Curious about the impact of language on mental health and wellbeing\n• Wanting to explore how to support people with views different to your own    \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll look at the big picture – what mental health means\, how people experience it\, and the many ways it can be understood. Together\, we’ll explore the role of language\, the impact it has on shaping beliefs\, and how ideas about mental health have shifted over time. By hearing diverse lived and professional perspectives\, you’ll have the chance to reflect on what influences your own views and how they may evolve in the future.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:    \n• Understand that words related to mental health can mean different things to different people\n• Recognise that there are many ways of understanding mental health and wellbeing\n• Consider how ideas about mental health can change across time  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.   \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n  \n \n  \n  \nResources on different mental health perspectives
URL:https://discovery.college/event/in-someone-elses-shoes-different-ways-of-understanding-mental-health-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T230000
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SUMMARY:Taking the Edge Off: Let’s talk about drugs and alcohol [Online]
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about drugs and alcohol in relation to mental health. \n   \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Keen to learn about the connection between substances and mental health\n• Interested in hearing both lived and professional experiences around substance use\n• Open to exploring and challenging assumptions about addiction\n• Wanting to have more compassionate conversations about drugs and alcohol  \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll think about the emotional\, physical\, cultural\, and societal aspects of drug and alcohol use\, and what they mean in relation to mental health. Together\, we’ll hear different lived and professional perspectives\, reflecting on how substance use can affect people in different ways. We’ll also explore how to have more open and supportive conversations\, whether you’re navigating your own experiences or supporting someone else.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:     \n• Explore what shapes our understanding of substance use \n• Consider the purpose of substance use from different perspectives\n• Reflect on the impact of substance use on people’s lives\n• Learn how to have more open and compassionate conversations about substance use  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.   \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n\n  \n \n  \n  \nResources on addiction + substance use \n \n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/taking-the-edge-off-lets-talk-about-drugs-and-alcohol-online/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20231130T163000
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SUMMARY:How do we ride the waves? [Online]
DESCRIPTION:A conversation about how we can support ourselves to support others.  \n   \nThis course is great if you are: \n• Curious about the different types of support networks for mental health\n• Keen to understand how mental health challenges affect the people around them\n• Interested in hearing diverse perspectives from people connected to someone with mental health challenges\n• Wanting to reflect on how networks can adapt and shift over time    \nThis course explores … \nWe’ll look at how mental health challenges can affect a person’s support networks and the experiences of the people within them. Together\, we’ll explore who can be part of a network\, how networks respond\, and the ways support can shift over time. By hearing different perspectives\, you’ll gain insight into the complexities of supporting someone and learn how networks can work more effectively.  \nLearning objectives \nBy participating in this course\, you will:       \n• Explore how a person’s mental health challenge can impact their network\n• Consider who can be involved in a support network\n• Reflect on the experiences of people connected to someone with mental health challenges  \nWhat’s in a course? \nThese aren’t your typical courses. They’re interactive\, open\, and filled with activities\, group discussions\, and meaningful conversations that invite curiosity and connection.  \nOur courses are supportive and respectful spaces\, where people learn from each other through real stories\, professional insights\, and lived experience. You’re welcome to take part in whatever way feels comfortable for you.  \nThe course is free and open to everyone.  \n 
URL:https://discovery.college/event/how-do-we-ride-the-waves/
LOCATION:ONLINE via Zoom\, Melbourne\, Victora\, 3189\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Online
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