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- About usAt CatalystBreakthru, we have a team of well qualified and experienced coaches and mental health professionals. We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to our directors. Say hello to Pedro and Emmaline: Pedro Diaz BSW, MAASW Pedro knows full well what it is to live with a mental illness. For over 10 years Pedro suffered from bipolar disorder. He knows what it feels like to wake up in the morning with a feeling of dread and hopelessness. To hear your children’s laughter as they play and not be able to share in their joy. This was Pedro’s reality for more than 10 years. These, and many experiences alike, have shaped his passion into what it is today. The past 20 years of Pedro’s life have been devoted to the development of people in both a personal development and therapeutic capacity. He has worked extensively with individuals keen on developing themselves, as well as those suffering from mental illness. Pedro has extensive experience in working with people. He is a very experienced and effective therapist and coach who loves seeing people transform not only their lives but the lives of others. Pedro is as experienced a trainer as he is a practitioner, equally at home in front of a group as he is one-on-one. Pedro is considered by many as one of Australia’s leading recovery specialists. In his work with Mental Health organisations, he has lead the design and implementation of innovative and results oriented programs. These programs have managed to attract funding and positive attention. In addition to having a Bachelor of Social Work, Pedro is a Collaborative Recovery Model Trainer, a trainer of the Mental Health First Aid, a Neuro-Linguistic Programming Trainer and a Certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist. Pedro is also a Visiting Fellow at the University of Wollongong, and Field Educator for the Australian Catholic University. Emi Golding BSc(Hons Psych)/BArts, Assoc MAPS Emi leads a team of over thirty recovery coaches for a well-respected NSW Mental Health organisation. Starting her career at the front line as a support worker years ago, Emi has seen firsthand the pain and despair that affects people with a mental illness. Her interest and passion lies in helping people recover and in equipping mental health workers with the tools to assist people’s recovery efforts. Emi is a registered psychologist, an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society, accredited coach, and a certified Timeline therapist. Emi also leads our psychological practice, based in Sydney, Australia. Emi believes that in therapy, one size does not fit all. Adopting an eclectic approach to her psychological practice, Emi often combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and existentialist perspectives to help clients achieve the best results. Emi is an experienced trainer, delivering workshops and training courses to numerous teams and organisations across Australia every year. Emi is also an accredited trainer of the Collaborative Recovery Model (UoW), Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management (MHCC), Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and NeuroLinguistic Programming. Call us now and find out more on (+61 2) 8033 1473.
- TherapyDay to day stresses and other life events can lead to anxiety and other troubling emotions such as stress, panic, sadness, frustration, confusion, irritability, uncertainty, feeling out of control, or just plain stuck. Sometimes you feel like you just can’t cope, and then you know it is time to seek help. We, at CatalystBreakthru, know full well the cost that this can have for your relationships, career, and general health and wellbeing. It is best to use professional guidance from time to time. Our psychologists and mental health specialists have vast experience in assisting people with a range of psychological issues such as: • Anxiety • Depression • Self Esteem • Grief and Loss • Trauma • Eating Problems • Relationship issues • Mental Illness • Drug & Alcohol Abuse All of these issues can be treated successfully today. CatalystBreakthru can help. Medicare rebates available. Contact us on (+61 2) 8033 1473 for more information.
- CoachingGive a man a fish, you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish, you have fed him for a lifetime. (origin unknown) We couldn’t have put it better ourselves. We’re all about giving you the tools you need to create whatever it is that your heart desires – whether for yourself, your relationship or the bigger picture. You can bring about transformation in your life the like of which you’ve only ever dreamed. We help you to see who you are, discover your purpose and become connected to others in a way that will astound you. Coaching puts you in the driver’s seat. You decide what you want for your life, and how you will get there. Build confidence and self esteem Improve health and well being Discover your true life’s purpose Break through in your career Stop procrastinating and achieve your dreams. We provide coaching for individuals and groups, in both personal development and business. Our coaching processes are tailored to ensure they suit your needs perfectly, and are also available through a range of avenues; face to face, via telephone or using skype, so you can access us from anywhere in the world. Call us now on (+61 2) 8033 1473 to make an appointment.
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All Posts Tagged Tag: ‘Spiritual Journey’
Who’s Fault Is It Anyway?
In ‘Hold your own balloon‘ we talked about those times where you might have said “He just makes me so so angry!” or “Those people at work really upset me today…” You know those moments – where someone says something and you feel an overwhelming reaction. It might be sadness, anger or withering judgement. You know your balloon feels deflated. …
Thank you for the music…
Imagine that you are a record player but you don’t know you’re a record player. You don’t know you have a play button, a turntable, a needle or speakers. You don’t know where the record starts and the music begins. In fact, you like the music so much, you actually think you are the music! When the music is happy, …
Let’s Talk About Sex…and Other Things
Traditionally, psychotherapy (including psychology and counselling) has focused on a person’s signs and symptoms across a range of mental, emotional, physical and social aspects of a person’s life. Their needs and issues are often spoken about in terms of broad categories such as mental, emotional, physical and social. Sadly, but unsurprisingly, two of the most important areas suffer from neglect …
Have you heard the latest Secret?
Well, have you? Whether it’s the movie or the book, most of us have heard about the Law of Attraction or the Attractor Factor. Basically, your energy attracts ‘stuff’. Some of it good, some average and some not so good. The common explanation of this is very directional – bringing energy in. But, what about the other part of the …
Mind FULL or mindful life?
In our work at CatalystBreakthru, we notice an insidious cause of suffering in our society. It is people’s use of their brains. Or rather ‘how’ they use their brains. We tend to idolise the capacity to be smart and intelligent. We will applaud the use of the brain to collect vast amounts of information and recall that at will. While there might …
When fantasy goes horribly wrong…
Giving Your Power Away Series – 2/5 A second very common way you give your own power away is by imagining someone else has a negative view or opinion of you and reacting to that. We’ve all done this. As human beings we have an amazing ability to rehearse an experience in our mind. Rehearsing an event or an action …
Evicting your Mind-Squatters
Giving Your Power Away Series – 1/5 This is the first in a five-part series title ‘Giving your power away’. Giving your own power away, reduces your effectiveness in your life. One of the most common ways to give your power away is by buying in to other people’s opinion of you. Ever notice when you know someone thinks badly of …
Off the beaten path and needing a map?
Here at CatalystBreakthu we are passionate about “helping people get in touch with their path”. What does this mean? Finding your path is about learning to listen to your inner voice, becoming authentic and finding out what your purpose in life is. We believe everyone has a particular purpose to life and we are excited to work with people who …
