Despite a global pandemic, and with restrictions eased slightly, our May supervision training course went ahead, albeit with reduced numbers to facilitate social distancing.
102 students have participated in and achieved a Certificate in Attainment in Supervision through the course run at Eden Therapy Services since February 2018.
The Australian Government recently held a public consultation process to inform the design of the National Centre for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse (the National Centre).
Eden Therapy Services were invited, along with survivors and other interested stakeholders, to have a say in a National Survey which will help inform the scope, function and priorities of the National Centre.
World Social Work Day is held on the third Tuesday of each March, when social workers are celebrated and recognised as champions for social justice, self-determination and human rights.
This year’s theme was Promoting the Importance of Human Relationships.
On 21-23 February 2020 Eden Therapy Services hosted another full group of therapists gathered for our supervision training course, teaching supervision and the RISE UP Model of supervision.
Dr Rebecca Braid conducted a one day RISE UP Supervision training course (day one of the three day course) on 31 October 2019 for the Orange Health Service.
At the invitation and sponsorship of the Attorney General's Department, Eden Therapy Services hosted a local viewing event of the National Apology to Survivors of Institutionalised Child Sexual Abuse.
"I felt held and not judged. I felt they helped me to digest and reflect on my experience which helped to see things clearly." Participant from Safe Place Group Work.
"As a survivor I could not have found a safer and more supported place to do my healing" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for being right there for us. Your patience and advice helped us rebuild our lives together" Couple attending marital therapy at Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for your ability to clarify issues and empower me to make decisions" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for helping me see myself" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"Thank you for your gentleness and wisdom with helping me overcome my fears" Client of Eden Therapy Services.
"I am always hearing how valuable, wise and Godly your work is from friends who have been seeing you and pastors working with you" Pastor commenting on Eden Therapy Services.
"What changed due to the counselling was that I was confirmed in myself and then more confident in making the decisions and being able to say what I felt and thought instead of sitting back and just listening" Client statement while involved in Eden Therapy Services PhD research.
"I found that the counselling has helped me understand a lot of who I am today and it helped me understand my journey into the person I have become" Client statement while involved in Eden Therapy Services PhD research.
