Resources to help you on your wellbeing journey
Resources to help you on your wellbeing journey
We've put together a list of tools and resources available to those experiencing difficult times. Whether it be depression, anxiety, relationship troubles, there are lots of resources available to get you started on your journey to wellbeing.
myCompass
Mobile App.
A mental health tool that works around your schedule.
myCompass is a free online tool that can help you identify unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and learn strategies to deal with them.
Who’s it for?
Requiring minimal technical skills, myCompass is for people who:
- want to better manage their stress levels
- would like to improve their mental health
- have depressive, anxious and/or stress symptoms in the mild-to-moderate range
- are aged 18 years old and above
- read English with ease
OurHerd
mobile App
OurHerd is a free mental health storytelling app that empowers young people to share stories of their experiences and create positive change. It is a safe space to open up about tough times, learn from other people’s experiences and be reminded that you are not alone in your struggles.
Who is it for?
- young people aged 14 - 30 years
- those who like to listen, share and be heard amonst their peers
- those navigating their own mental health journey
Bite Back
Bite Back uses a combination of fun, interactive activities, quizzes, animations and information across nine positive psychology domains including gratitude, optimism, flow, meaning, hope, mindfulness, character strengths, healthy lifestyle, and positive relationships. Bite Back also provides information about the benefits of increasing wellbeing, strategies to develop skills in each of the positive psychology domains, and links to other relevant resources.
Who is it for?
- young people aged 12 - 18 years
- perfect program for applying at school level
- suited to the classroom
Anxiety Coach™ for Parents
Anxiety Coach is a self-paced online child development course that aims to support you and your child through the ups and downs of life. It is what we call a ‘parent-led’ approach, meaning that you take on the role of the coach in your child’s life, and are able to guide them through emotionally distressing episodes.
Who is it for?
- parents of children experiencing anxiety
- parents wanting to equip themselves with the knowledge and tools to coach their children through anxious moments
- parents wanting to help their child build resilience
Child & family specialists professional development
In your daily work, we know you play a vital role in helping parents that are at their wits’ end to develop important new skills to deal with their kids’ difficult behaviour. Your support makes a real difference in the lives of parents and families.
That’s why Parentshop is pleased to offer you quick and affordable supportive training courses that help you to meet PD requirements.
This course equips child and family support workers with tools to assist parents to take a preventative role in the development of anxiety problems in 4 -12 year-olds.
1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching is a one-day professional learning course to equips you with the skills to manage children’s difficult behaviour.
You will learn how to build a relationship with a teenager, help parents to build a relationship with their teenager, and strategies to deal with unacceptable behaviour.
This adaptation of the 1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching program is tailored towards family specialists that work with parents and carers of children with special needs.
This workshop is a practical workshop for those at the frontline of a school, council or service organisation to manage difficult, emotional encounters with members of the public.
This workshop is a one-day course for child protection professionals and family workers to help them to hold the often-challenging conversations with parents in child protection.