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
I’ve been featured on:
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If you want to
✅ feel closer
✅ feel more connected
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✅ feel like a team
This is where you start.
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.
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 Couples
Explore practical tools and expert insights to strengthen your relationships, improve communication, and build deeper connections.
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
Mental Health First Aid Training
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.
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.
Workshops for Parents
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.
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.
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.
The Connected Teens Program
Are you overwhelmed or unsure of how to navigate the challenges that come with parenting a teenager?
Connected Teens™ shows you how to understand your own parenting style, accept emotions, and effectively communicate with your teenage child to build a strong, positive, and mutually respectful relationship
Would you like to learn how to:
- Make the transition from parenting a child to parenting a teenager easier for both of you
- Reduce conflict and fighting by learning to stand beside your teen as your relationship changes
- Have a more connected relationship with your teen
- Raise a happy, confident and resilient teen
- Be the parent you want to
‘’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
‘’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
‘’Really great effort to keep us engaged over 2 days. I got a lot out of the training. Thank You’’
– Past MHFA attendee
Podcast
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.
Latest Podcast Episodes from Marie
They Should Just Know and Other Ways Relationships Get Hard
Many people come to therapy carrying a quiet fear.My partner is not the same person I fell in love with. It makes sense that this thought feels unsettling. Relationships change as people change. Life adds pressure. Time becomes scarce. Stress builds. What often gets...
Is This Anxiety or Is My Brain Just Freaking Out
When anxiety hits, it can feel like your whole body has turned against you. Your heart races, your thoughts speed up and you start wondering why everything suddenly feels so intense. Many people struggle to tell the difference between stress, overwhelm and anxiety,...
Breakups, Masculinity and Men’s Mental Health
Breakups get framed as heartbreak and sad playlists, but the stories we see on screen rarely match what many men actually go through. Women have endless rom coms and breakup glow-ups to point to. We gals can binge-watch a TV show while eating ice cream from the tub [...
