marie vakakis mental health and well being workshops and training

Mental Health and Relationship Workshops

So, here’s the thing…

We all have mental health.

Yep, that’s right. Just like we all have physical health we all have mental health. The thing is, our mental health and the quality of our relationships are intimately intertwined.

I can teach you practical, evidence-based strategies to

ASK about mental health problems

IMPROVE your mental health

CONNECT better with friends and family

 

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Discover ways to improve your mental wellbeing and create positive relationships at work, school, and home.

For Parents

Learn how to reduce conflict, improve communication, and boost your confidence as a parent. Experience deeper connection and strengthen your bond with your teen.

For Workplaces

Equip your workplace with Mental Health First Aid training. Empower your team to identify and support mental health issues, fostering a healthier, more supportive work environment. Invest in employee wellbeing today.

Speaking

Elevate mental health and wellbeing in your organisation with my tailored presentations and talks. Inspire, educate, and empower your team to prioritise self-care and thrive personally and professionally.

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Hi there, I am Marie

Mental health is health. I believe strong connected relationships are crucial for good mental health and wellbeing. 

Through my work as a speaker, podcaster, and trainer I aim to normalise conversations about mental health and give those who care the tools to ask the tough questions.

I support individuals and communities to discover ways to improve their mental wellbeing and create positive relationships at work, school, and home.

B.Arts Psychology, Master of Social Work, Grad. Dip Youth Mental Health, Master of Family Therapy. AMHSW and member of AAFT

Workshops for Parents

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Connected Teens™ Parenting Program

Through self-reflection and expert guidance, parents will learn about their own parenting style and how to create an emotionally safe environment for their teens, fostering mutual trust and understanding.

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Tuning into Teens

Worried they will go “off the rails”? , or maybe you feel disconnected from them?
We’ll shows you how to help your teen develop emotional intelligence.

Mental Health First Aid Training

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training

The 14-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to adolescents experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

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Standard Mental Health First Aid Training

The 12-hour Standard Mental Health First Aid course teaches any adult (18 years and over) how to provide initial support to someone who is experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.

Speaking:

Through the delivery of innovative and engaging training workshops, Marie normalises conversations about mental health and educates people on how to nurture their mental wellbeing. Marie is passionate about demystifying Mental Health and breaking down the stigma one conversation at a time.

Marie facilitates presentations, parent workshops and professional development programs that are interactive, research-based and presented in a relaxed and friendly way. From a 60-minutes to a full-day workshop, Marie can tailor her presentations to meet the needs of the audience. 

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Podcast

This Complex Life

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Welcome to “This Complex Life,” a podcast where we delve into the messiness of well-being and relationships! Join Marie as she explores the ups and downs of mental health & relationships, and navigates life’s complexities.

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A weekly wrap-up of resources that support good mental health and healthy relationships.

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‘’I loved Marie – she created a beautiful and inviting space for us to ask any question 🙂 I felt that she explained all the different types of mental health problems really well and I feel really confident about approaching any young person now who may be experiencing a mental health crisis!’’

 

– Past MHFA attendee

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‘’Marie did an excellent job of presenting a lot of information. She managed to keep it engaging and relevant. Her presentation style was really friendly and easy to listen to.’’

 

– Past MHFA attendee

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‘’Really great effort to keep us engaged over 2 days. I got a lot out of the training. Thank You’’

 

– Past MHFA attendee

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