2013 has been a busy year at Pathways Health and Research Centre. We have
moved from our premises in woolloongabba to the cultural heart of Brisbane,
West End. Closer to the amazing exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art,
fascinating activities at the Queensland Museum and science centre, relaxing
activities at Streets Beach or games and fun at Kids’ Corner at the Cultural
Centre; pairing social and emotional learning with a fun family afternoon has
never been easier. Pathways founder and director Professor Paula Barrett has
always stated a close personal connection with West End, loving its diverse
culture and community spirit.
This year has also seen a change in the way our internationally recognised
FRIENDS programs are delivered. As a recipient of the Lord Mayor’s Australia
Day Achievement Award for Outstanding Services in the Community for Families
and Children, Professor Barrett is passionate about creating a more resilient
community at all levels. With this idea, Pathways now offers our Adult Resilience
program for all parents (and grandparents) of children in the Fun FRIENDS,
FRIENDS for Life and My Youth FRIENDS programs. With this, we aim to create
a more resilient family by providing parents with effective coping tools for
managing stress in their own lives.
2013 has also been our first full year of conducting intensive holiday formats
of the FRIENDS programs. Intensive holiday programs are a great alternative
for families living outside of Brisbane or those looking for a rewarding vacation
activity for parents and children alike. Professor Barrett, winner of both the APS
and Tracy Goodall (http://www.aacbt.org/viewStory/NATIONAL%20AWARDS)
Early Career Awards, is dedicated to innovation in the delivery of psychological
services to the community and the FRIENDS holiday programs are yet another
example of this.
The FRIENDS programs have also had the honour of being recognized in a new
book by esteemed resilience researcher and clinical psychologist, Dr. Sandra
Price-Embury. The book, which explores enhancing resilience in diverse youth
populations, will feature a chapter on the My Youth FRIENDS program. The
chapter will highlight research conducted by Professor Barrett and colleagues
with the FRIENDS programs internationally as well as provide instruction for
professionals working with youths in a clinical or educational setting.
For any further information on services available at Pathways Health and
Research Centre including the FRIENDS programs, please do not hesitate to
contact us on (07) 3391 6866
moved from our premises in woolloongabba to the cultural heart of Brisbane,
West End. Closer to the amazing exhibitions at the Gallery of Modern Art,
fascinating activities at the Queensland Museum and science centre, relaxing
activities at Streets Beach or games and fun at Kids’ Corner at the Cultural
Centre; pairing social and emotional learning with a fun family afternoon has
never been easier. Pathways founder and director Professor Paula Barrett has
always stated a close personal connection with West End, loving its diverse
culture and community spirit.
This year has also seen a change in the way our internationally recognised
FRIENDS programs are delivered. As a recipient of the Lord Mayor’s Australia
Day Achievement Award for Outstanding Services in the Community for Families
and Children, Professor Barrett is passionate about creating a more resilient
community at all levels. With this idea, Pathways now offers our Adult Resilience
program for all parents (and grandparents) of children in the Fun FRIENDS,
FRIENDS for Life and My Youth FRIENDS programs. With this, we aim to create
a more resilient family by providing parents with effective coping tools for
managing stress in their own lives.
2013 has also been our first full year of conducting intensive holiday formats
of the FRIENDS programs. Intensive holiday programs are a great alternative
for families living outside of Brisbane or those looking for a rewarding vacation
activity for parents and children alike. Professor Barrett, winner of both the APS
and Tracy Goodall (http://www.aacbt.org/viewStory/NATIONAL%20AWARDS)
Early Career Awards, is dedicated to innovation in the delivery of psychological
services to the community and the FRIENDS holiday programs are yet another
example of this.
The FRIENDS programs have also had the honour of being recognized in a new
book by esteemed resilience researcher and clinical psychologist, Dr. Sandra
Price-Embury. The book, which explores enhancing resilience in diverse youth
populations, will feature a chapter on the My Youth FRIENDS program. The
chapter will highlight research conducted by Professor Barrett and colleagues
with the FRIENDS programs internationally as well as provide instruction for
professionals working with youths in a clinical or educational setting.
For any further information on services available at Pathways Health and
Research Centre including the FRIENDS programs, please do not hesitate to
contact us on (07) 3391 6866
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