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We are excited to bring to you a synthesis of Yoga & Psychology in our latest Workshop Series
Mindfully Active: Everyday Ways to Stay Active while living with Chronic Pain
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Tuesday 6 June 2023
Sheridan Psychologists, 25 Cecil Street Indooroopilly, QLD 4069
This 6-part course takes a deep dive into the techniques and practices to help you manage the psychological and physical impact of living with chronic pain.
What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is pain that lasts more than three months or longer than expected. Chronic pain can happen for many reasons, including after surgery or an injury, or as a result of another condition.
How does Psychology help manage pain?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an effective, non-pharmacologic treatment for a variety of Chronic Pain conditions. ACT has shown to improve the function of parts of the brain involved in self reflection, emotion and cognitive control. Overall, ACT helps individuals accept what is out of their control and take value-driven steps toward long-term goals.
How does Mindfulness & Body Awareness help manage pain?
If chronic pain has limited your activity, you may be caught on the Fear-Tension-Pain cycle. Learn to recognise safe sensation versus signal sensation, restoring trust in your body and your ability to regulate your exercise.
Psychologist, Dr Judith Sheridan, speaks from a lived experience of chronic pain. Judith shares practical techniques with humour and integrity, inviting personal experience and the freedom to learn.
Mindfulness Educator, Alexis Dennehy, speaks from her experience as a yoga therapist, and research in trauma. Alexis brings an inclusive and empowering approach, inviting a depth of experience to own and continue the techniques.
Please note, this course may only be attended with a referral for group therapy from your GP. For support or enquiries please contact Helen on admin@sheridanpsychologists.com.au or 0439 020 359
Start your journey towards greater well-being and fulfilment today. We can't wait to see you there!
Bookings close 30 April.
THE EXPERIENCE
The Course will be run as a series of six Tuesday sessions - 6:00pm - 7:30pm.
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Tuesday 2 May 2023
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Tuesday 9 May 2023
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Tuesday 16 May 2023
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Tuesday 23 May 2023
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
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Tuesday 6 June 2023
Our presenters Dr Judith Sheridan of Sheridan Psychologists and
Alexis Dennehy of One Natural Therapies will guide you in evidence-based practices
for mental wellness.
Meet Your Facilitators
JUDITH SHERIDAN
Dr Judith Sheridan (M. Clin Psych, D. Psychology, FCCP, MAPS) is an endorsed clinical psychologist. Judith is also an accredited Triple P provider, proficient in all levels of the program. Registered as a psychologist in 1991, Judith has nearly thirty years of experience in both public and private practice.
Judith is an evidence-based practitioner with a strong foundation in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Judith believes in constant learning, and continuously pursues professional development. Further, Judith has had varied roles in relevant research areas, which have maintained her clinical and professional development.
Judith’s specific clinical interests are in the areas of mood disorders, PTSD, complex PTSD, chronic health conditions, and adjustment to chronic illness, emphasizing mind-body integration.
ALEXIS DENNEHY
One Natural Therapies
As a general practitioner of naturopathy, Alexis specialised in stress reduction and nervous conditions. Drawing from over 15 years of private practice as a naturopath and yoga therapist in Brisbane's CBD, she's taught mindfulness to individuals and organisations, mostly in the legal and finance sector. Alexis holds a Master of Public Health, and maintains a special interest in the application of sensory and breath-based practices for recovery from trauma.