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Professor Paula Barrett will give a parenting seminar titled "Strong Not Tough: Building Resilience in Families" on Tuesday, September 17th from 7:15-9:15pm at Pallara State School. Paula is an internationally recognized expert in resilience and child development. She will discuss building resilience in families through her evidence-based resilience programs, which teach relaxation, positive thinking, and behavioral skills to prevent bullying and optimize well-being. Light refreshments will be provided at the seminar.

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Professor Paula Barrett – Parenting Seminar Topic - Strong Not Tough: Building Resilience in Families Date - Tuesday, 17th September, 2013 Timing – Start: 7.00pm for 7.15pm. Finish: 9.15pm Venue – Pallara State School, 282 Ritchie Road, Pallara. Cost – a donation of $5, please, which Paula will pass on to the charity, Furry Friends. RSVP – by Friday, 13th Sept to Kathy at chaplain@grandavenuess.eq.edu.au Light refreshments will be provided. Professor Paula Barrett, B.Sc (Hons), M.Clin.Psych., MAPS, PhD, is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of resilience and child development. Paula is an acclaimed and engaging speaker in both international and national forums, having delivered numerous keynote addresses worldwide and has been published widely in the area of prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression and the promotion of resilience. Recently, Paula received the Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year Award and she has also been recognised nationally for her contribution to the wellbeing of children, youth and the wider community. Paula is also the author of the FRIENDS Resilience Programs, which are endorsed by the World Health Organisation. Chappy Astrid, at Pallara State School, runs Fun Friends every year in the lower year. The relaxation, positive thinking, and behavioural skills learned prevent bullying, promote positive peer-teacher relationships and optimise academic and sporting performance. The skills bring great benefits to families independent of their background. Paula founded Pathways Health and Research Centre in West End, which empowers families with a positive psychology approach. For more information on Resilience Programs for your children OR training courses or talks for teachers and allied health professionals, please call Pathways Health and Research Centre on 3391 6866 or email programs@pathwayshrc.com.au Put this date in your diary and plan to bring along family and friends for this valuable evening of learning.

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  • 1. Professor Paula Barrett – Parenting Seminar Topic - Strong Not Tough: Building Resilience in Families Date - Tuesday, 17th September, 2013 Timing – Start: 7.00pm for 7.15pm. Finish: 9.15pm Venue – Pallara State School, 282 Ritchie Road, Pallara. Cost – a donation of $5, please, which Paula will pass on to the charity, Furry Friends. RSVP – by Friday, 13th Sept to Kathy at chaplain@grandavenuess.eq.edu.au Light refreshments will be provided. Professor Paula Barrett, B.Sc (Hons), M.Clin.Psych., MAPS, PhD, is internationally recognized as a leader in the field of resilience and child development. Paula is an acclaimed and engaging speaker in both international and national forums, having delivered numerous keynote addresses worldwide and has been published widely in the area of prevention and treatment of anxiety and depression and the promotion of resilience. Recently, Paula received the Telstra Queensland Business Woman of the Year Award and she has also been recognised nationally for her contribution to the wellbeing of children, youth and the wider community. Paula is also the author of the FRIENDS Resilience Programs, which are endorsed by the World Health Organisation. Chappy Astrid, at Pallara State School, runs Fun Friends every year in the lower year. The relaxation, positive thinking, and behavioural skills learned prevent bullying, promote positive peer-teacher relationships and optimise academic and sporting performance. The skills bring great benefits to families independent of their background. Paula founded Pathways Health and Research Centre in West End, which empowers families with a positive psychology approach. For more information on Resilience Programs for your children OR training courses or talks for teachers and allied health professionals, please call Pathways Health and Research Centre on 3391 6866 or email programs@pathwayshrc.com.au Put this date in your diary and plan to bring along family and friends for this valuable evening of learning.