Workshops, Speaking & Media

Workshops & Speaking

Shona Innes Psychology offers workshops and training relating to behavioural and emotional matters as they relate to troubled children and young people.

Our aim is to translate the latest research and evidence so that it may be understood and applied in real situations by parents, teachers, carers, justice workers, support staff, coaches, mental health and legal professionals, and students of psychology, social work, education, counselling and criminology.

Dr Shona Innes is keen to share her knowledge and experience about child sexual abuse prevention and the value of everyday conversations to keeping young people safe.

The following titles are among the most frequently requested:

• Teenagers – Things you should ‘totally’ know about the teen years & mental health
• Helping your Anxious Child
• Working with Angry Young People
• Intellectual Disability, Autism & Offending
• Managing ‘Meltdowns’
• Understanding & Responding to Self-harm in Young People
• Managing & Responding to Child and Adolescent Sexual Behaviours
• Stress and Self-care in the Workplace
• Managing Others who can’t Manage Emotions
• Transition to School
• Conduct Disorder & ODD
• The Big Hug Series of Books – Understanding & talking about complex emotions gently & simply
  • Life is like the wind
  • Friendship is like a See Saw
  • The Playground is like a Jungle
  • The Internet is like a Puddle
  • Love is like a Tree
  • The Family is like a Cake
  • You are like You
  • Worries are like Clouds
  • Anger is like Armour
  • Your Mind is like a Garden
  • Mistakes are like Doorways

Workshops and training programs may also be tailored for your organisation’s specific needs. To find out more or to make an enquiry, please contact Shona Innes Psychology, phone 0400 150 106 or email admin@shonainnes.com. 

Media

Shona Innes has been a guest on ABC radio, commercial radio and television discussing the mental well-being, happiness and safety of children, young people and their carers.