Events
Wed 5th February, 5:30pm - 7pm
Grief Support Group - Bentons Square Community Centre
We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a loved one, offering a chance to connect with others and find hope in navigating grief. Grief Educator Paula Westaway will be our guest speaker for this group. After losing her precious daughter to suicide in 2017, Paula practiced, studied and qualified with some of the most powerful evidence based modalities on offer worldwide which led to her eventual healing, peace and personal growth.
Paula will share these with us in a safe and empathetic space, enabling you to walk bravely into the next chapter of your magnificent life, in your own time and at your own pace.
Sat 8th February, 12pm - 4pm
Grief Support Gathering - Jimmy's Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary
We are excited to announce our first Grief Support Gathering of the year, featuring 4 amazing guest speakers and therapists who will guide you through different healing modalities designed to support those navigating grief. Special guests include: RUTH CHATWIN - Psychologist, Neuro-Psychologist, Trauma Therapist, SARA GRACE AND FIONA MCGRATH - Therapeutic Arts Facilitators, and JAN WINSLADE - Intuitive Healer, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Teacher of Yoga & Meditation. These professionals will share their expertise and provide tools to help you process grief and find support in your healing journey. Come and experience a safe, nurturing space where you can connect with others and find comfort in your grief journey.
Thurs 27th February, 10am-12pm
Bereaved Parents Together - Somerville Community House
We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a child, offering a chance to connect with other grieving parents and find hope in navigating grief. This month we will be joined by Mary Ellen Smith. Mary is the author of Living with Grief, Loss and Change. She is a retired Clinical Social Worker, specialising in mental health, and has worked mostly in the U.S. before returning to Australia several years ago. Her professional background includes working in acute medical and mental health settings and private practice. Mary has a love of working with groups, believing in the power of the group process. She has experience in facilitating psycho-educational groups, therapy groups, and support groups, including creating a Huntington’s Disease family support group.
Wed 5th March, 5.30 - 7pm
Grief Support Group - Bentons Square Community Centre
We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a child, offering a chance to connect with other grieving parents and find hope in navigating grief. This month we’re excited to welcome Candice Mace, a Psychologist and Grief Counsellor who brings her experience from Griefline, Headspace and private practice. Motivated by her own bereavement, she is dedicated to supporting others through grief, loss and trauma. Candice has shared her insights on grief podcasts and webinars, and she actively contributes to research in this important field.
Thurs 27th March, 10am-12pm
Bereaved Parents Together - Somerville Community House
We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a child, offering a chance to connect with other grieving parents and find hope in navigating grief. This month we will be joined by Mary Ellen Smith. Mary is the author of Living with Grief, Loss and Change. She is a retired Clinical Social Worker, specialising in mental health, and has worked mostly in the U.S. before returning to Australia several years ago. Her professional background includes working in acute medical and mental health settings and private practice. Mary has a love of working with groups, believing in the power of the group process. She has experience in facilitating psycho-educational groups, therapy groups, and support groups, including creating a Huntington’s Disease family support group.
Thurs 24th April, 10am-12pm
Bereaved Parents Together - Somerville Community House
We welcome you to a free monthly gathering, open to those who have lost a child, offering a chance to connect with other grieving parents and find hope in navigating grief. This month we will be joined by Mary Ellen Smith. Mary is the author of Living with Grief, Loss and Change. She is a retired Clinical Social Worker, specialising in mental health, and has worked mostly in the U.S. before returning to Australia several years ago. Her professional background includes working in acute medical and mental health settings and private practice. Mary has a love of working with groups, believing in the power of the group process. She has experience in facilitating psycho-educational groups, therapy groups, and support groups, including creating a Huntington’s Disease family support group
EVENT COMPLETE Wed 20th Nov, 2024
"What Do I Say & What Do I Do?" Suicide Postvention Workshop
Join us for a FREE 2 Hour Workshop: "What Do I Say & What Do I Do?". In collaboration with StandbySupport, Projex J invites you to a compassionate workshop designed to empower individuals in navigating conversations about suicide. Together, we will deepen our understanding of suicide bereavement and learn practical ways to offer support. We warmly encourage you to attend, held on Wednesday 20th November 2:30pm-4:30pm at Bentons Square Community Centre, Mornington. To confirm your spot, please email projexj23@gmail.com
EVENT COMPLETE Sun 13th Oct, 2024
Projex J Jamerson Ross Event - Mornington Park
Join us at the Projex J Get Busy Living Event. At the park: BBQ | Projex J Merchandise | Kids Activities | Live Music At the pier: Learn how to fish and about our Bay provided by Fishcare On the beach: Paddle boarding | boat hire | kayaks | by Mornington Boat Hire
