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Harden Up (And Other Unhelpful Advice)

A review of self help books and products from two completely different angles:  the psychologist and the ex-infantry soldier. Melissa Harries is a masters qualified registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working with people under stress including the military, emergency services and the NRL. She has a practice in Newcastle NSW where she helps both individuals and workplaces to build resilience. Tommy Pulleine is a mental health trainer who served as an Infantry soldier for 17 years including deployments to Iraq, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. Tommy has experience as a mental health instructor for TAFE NSW, Open Arms and Mindset Training. He is passionate about peer led interventions for workplaces and community groups that de-institutionalise mental health support.   Book smart meets street smart. They dont always agree on what is helpful, but then thats what makes the discussion interesting. 

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    Ep 8: Reviewing Mental Health First Aid

    Send us Fan MailTommy and Mel review Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) a certified course that Tommy delivers for Mindset Training. This 2 day workshop is often ran by workplaces who want to improve mental health but does it do that? Pros and cons of the course, and how to make the most of it from a workplace perspective are discussed. Check out more information at https://mindsettraining.com.au/  

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A review of self help books and products from two completely different angles:  the psychologist and the ex-infantry soldier. Melissa Harries is a masters qualified registered psychologist with over 20 years experience working with people under stress including the military, emergency services and the NRL. She has a practice in Newcastle NSW where she helps both individuals and workplaces to build resilience. Tommy Pulleine is a mental health trainer who served as an Infantry soldier for 17 years including deployments to Iraq, East Timor and the Solomon Islands. Tommy has experience as a mental health instructor for TAFE NSW, Open Arms and Mindset Training. He is passionate about peer led interventions for workplaces and community groups that de-institutionalise mental health support.   Book smart meets street smart. They dont always agree on what is helpful, but then thats what makes the discussion interesting.

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