Clare College of Transformative Education

When Hopewell Hospice opened in 1994, a series of seminars on Palliative Care were organised. From this start, numerous courses have been provided each year under the name of Clare College of Transformative Education. This educational resource for the Gold Coast community now provides many courses and seminars on subjects based on an integral educative model aiming to deepen, enrich and transform the lives of participants. Subjects include Grief Counselling, Children and Grief, Palliative Care, Stress Reduction, Self-Empowerment, Healthy Lifestyle and Wellness, as well as a variety of human potential programs for volunteers and staff. Clare College trains volunteers in these subject areas, as well as health professionals and staff of government agencies, in addition to other community members. For more details please contact Dr Ian Mavor on (07) 5574 6853 or click on the links below.
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Ongoing Life-Skills for Parents - Stress and Anxiety Reduction Program

As a parent, do you feel that you have lost control?
Do you have stress warning signals such as headaches, dizziness, indigestion, stomach-aches, sleep difficulties, tight neck and shoulders, tiredness?
Do you find yourself yelling at your child more often than laughing with your child?
Do you have trouble getting things done, overusing alcohol, grinding of teeth or over-eating? Do you feel anxious, rushed, bored, edgy, powerless, angry or pressured?
Do you have trouble with relationships and feel that you have lost touch with your child or family members… don’t feel as close as you’d like?
Stress is biological, psychological and social. And it is reversible!
Learn some ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety in a safe supportive environment. We will provide a taste of yoga, and other ways to meditate, relax and empower yourselves.
The group will be limited to 20 people and on a first come first serve basis, so please register your interest early.

When: Wednesday, 30 November 2011

Venue: Paradise Kids Centre, 88 Allied Drive Arundel, Qld (beside Colgate-Palmolive Park)
Time: 9.00 am to 2.30 pm
Fee: $25 includes lunch
Contact: Paradise Kids on 5563 2930.

Click here for Ongoing Life-Skills for Parents - Stress and Anxiety Reduction Program enrolment form
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Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training - ASIST

Suicide deaths are now the cause of more than 20 percent of all deaths for males between 20 to 39 years and higher for younger women (ABS, 2006). Many of those deaths are preventable if someone is able to see the risks and confidently intervene. Thoughts of suicide can also be a problem for older people for whom life has lost a sense of meaning or who are deailing with loss of physical ability. ASSIST is a 2-day interactive workshop in suicide first aid. It provides training to recognise the risks of suicide and to increase immediate safety. Rev. Dr Ian Mavor, OAM, FACE (Hopewell Centre) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 20 years in the welfare and counselling sector, and Sandy Ogier, qualified Co-trainer with 10 years specialisation in suicide prevention.

Professional Presenters:
Rev. Dr Ian Mavor, OAM, FACE (Hopewell Hospice & Paradise Kids) brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from over 30 years in the welfare and counselling sector - www.hopewell.org.au
Sandy Ogier qualified trainer with 13 years in suicide prevention - www.psych-ed.com.au.
Enquiries: 5574 6853 (Ian), 0422 924 321 (Sandy). Fax 5563 3139,
Send Enrolment to PO Box 1290, Runaway Bay Q 4216

When: 1-2 February 2012 (Wednesday and Thursday)

Time: 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. both days.
Venue: The Hopewell Centre, 88 Allied Drive, Arundel (beside Colgate-Palmolive Park)
Fee: $225 ($175 Course fee + $50 for professional Workbook & Certificate)
Seats are limited for this hands-on workshop so early registration is encouraged.

Click here for ASIST Course information and enrolment details

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Grief Counselling Course


This experiential course explores basic counselling skills and how to help others, especially children, make creative choices in dealing with grief, loss and illness. It also helps participants become more aware of the importance of their own grieving. The course will benefit social workers, teachers, chaplains, nurses, counsellors, health professionals and others working with children or who would like to work as volunteers at Paradise Kids.

GOLD COAST: Click here for Grief Counselling Course information and enrolment form

GOLD COAST
When: 4 February to 18 March 2012

Five Saturdays: 4, 11, 18, 25 February and 3 March 2012 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and
Two Sundays: 11 and 18 March 2012 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. [Art Therapy & Working with Children’s Art]

Venue: Paradise Kids, 88 Allied Drive, Arundel, Gold Coast
Presenters: Rev. Dr Ian Mavor OAM, Ms Deirdre Hanna and Paradise Kids Counselling Team
Fee: $250 to cover seminar costs and handouts.

BRISBANE: Click here for Grief Counselling Course information and enrolment form

BRISBANE
When: 17 June to 15 July 2012

Five Sundays: 17, 24 June and 1, 8, 15 July 2012; 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Venue: PK Brisbane, 44 Newdegate St., Greenslopes (off Ridge St., in same street as Greenslopes Hospital;
or take bus to Greenslopes Shopping Centre and short walk to Newdegate Street).
Presenters: Rev. Dr Ian Mavor OAM, Deirdre Hanna and Patrick Lynch
Fee: $250.00 (payable to PK Brisbane with enrolment) to cover seminar costs and handouts.
Call PK Brisbane on (07) 3847 9943 or email info@paradisekids.org.au

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Hopewell Palliative Care Training Program

A 26-hour Palliative Care Training Program based on a nationally accredited course, the program is open to health care professionals, social workers, graduate or undergraduate nurses; enrolled nurses; nursing home or hostel personnel; carers, or for those who would like to volunteer for Hopewell Hospice Services and Paradise Kids. This course, with Rev. Dr Ian Mavor and Hopewell staff, provides understanding, awareness and skills related to living and dying, and how to provide support, encouragement and care to someone who is dying or is bereaved.

When: 12-26 May 2012

Three Saturdays: 12, 19, 26 May 2012 - 9.30am to 4.30pm and
Two Wednesday evenings: 16 and 23 May - 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Where: Paradise Kids Centre, 88 Allied Drive Arundel, Qld (beside Colgate-Palmolive Park)
Fee: $200.00 (payable to Hopewell; discount for pensioners and Hopewell volunteers)
Presenter: Rev Dr Ian Mavor, OAM and others from Hopewell
Contact: Ian Mavor at Hopewell on 5563 2930 (Extension 233).

Click here for Hopewell Palliative Care Course information and enrolment form
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Explorations of Spirituality and Worship
When: Meets on the First Sunday of each Month
Where: Hopewell Hospice, 88 Allied Drive Arundel
Time: 11am to 1pm
Facilitator: Rev Dr Ian Mavor, OAM

The Explorations of Spirituality and Worship provides a time of reflection and sharing for those that are interested in spiritual growth. Diverse views are welcome and all are invited, without any need for prior enrolment. Notes are provided to assist discussion of the chosen topic, and for later reading. There is no charge, and a donation for the work of Hopewell is optional.