PAPERBARK CONVERSATIONS
Sharing the wisdom.
Read the Blog on our latest Conversation on Anxiety
A panel of local holistic healthcare practitioners and people with a lived experience volunteer their time to talk about a specific wellness topic pertinent to the local community. These conversations address different types of management options, with panellists sharing how they themselves have dealt with the topic in question and, if applicable, how they work with clients. The discussion of personal experiences is a key element of these conversations and showcases the power of story.
These events are designed to raise community awareness, inform and educate attendees and encourage community conversation. As there is no vested interest, other than a passion for wellness, the volunteering healthcare practitioners and MCs do not market their own businesses but do champion organisations, agencies, programs, practitioners and modalities that they see are helping people in our community.
We see these gatherings as a key tool for empowering the public. Attendees are able to engage with our panellists for a very low ticket price. These events are held in cafés (or similar) within the community in order to create a very relaxed, cosy and informal atmosphere, with a snack always part of the event. Part of the PWP’s ethos is to enable local businesses and organisations to demonstrate their support and commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of their local community by offering the venue at no or reduced cost.
Previous topics:
Anxiety
Panellists: Steve Tucker (EFT & NLP Practitioner), Jen Stuart (Yoga for Trauma), Melia Brent-White (BodyTalk Practitioner), Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor) and Georgina Duncan (Naturopath)
MC: Dr Sarah Moore (GP)
Body Image, Food and Mental Health
Panellists: Joanne Edmond (Psychologist), Nina Gelbke (Clinical Nutritionist) and Astrid Nader-Louw (Clinical Hypnotherapist/Psychotherapist/Eating Psychology Coach)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Finding Joy Amidst Challenge (online)
Panellists: Dr Sarah Youngson (GP), Nic Keown (Psychologist), Tess Doig (Naturopath), Drew Hoar (Exercise Physiologist)
MCs: Dr Sarah Moore (GP) and Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Let’s Talk About Anxiety
Panellists: Dr Annette Cransberg (GP), Tara Nelson (Naturopath) and Amiee-Jade Pember (Psychologist)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Menopause
Panellists: Tricia Woods (Psychologist), Victoria Martin (Naturopath) and Dr Candice Leeb (GP)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Sleep
Panellists: Victoria Martin (Naturopath), Dr Matty Moore (GP), Teano Nguyen-Verdenet (Osteopath) and Pauline Carr (Senior Sleep Technologist)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Depression
Panellists: Dr Katerina Zoetelief (Chiropractor), Victoria Martin (Naturopath), Heather Lowndes (Psychologist) and Dr Sarah Moore (GP)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)
Anxiety
Panellists: Helen Shaylor (Naturopath), Heather Lowndes (Psychologist), Dr Candy Leeb (GP) and Kelly Fritsch (Kinesiologist)
MC: Genevieve Morrissey (Counsellor)