Helpful information and resources
If You Need Urgent Support or Are At Risk, Call 000 Immediately.
Emergency Contacts:
- Lifeline Australia | 13 11 14
- Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636
- Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia | 1300 78 99 78
- Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800
- Brother to brother 24-hour crisis line | 1800 435 799
- Open Arms – Veterans & Families Counselling | 1800 011 046
- Qlife – anonymous and free LGBTI peer support | 1800 184 527 – (3PM-Midnight every day
- The National Indigenous Postvention Service – After Suicide Support 24/7 | 1800 805 801
Recommended Reading:
Harriet Braiker: The Disease to Please
Brenee Brown: Atlas of the Heart
Eckhart Tolle: The Power of Now
Curable Health: An app that helps provide education/support to chronic pain sufferers
Curable is an online program and app designed to help people with persistent pain reduce their symptoms and calm their nervous system.
Pain is a multifactorial experience, which is why Curable takes a biopsychosocial approach to helping people heal. Curable helps people with pain identify and address the “missing pieces” that are often excluded from treatment plans, including the role of the brain and conditioning of the nervous system.
The Curable program guides users through engaging audio lessons about modern pain science and teaches them how to apply a wide range of science-backed techniques to reduce their symptoms, including: somatic tracking, graded motor imagery, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, guided meditations, pain reduction visualizations, expressive writing techniques, and more.
Curable can be used as a supplement to an existing treatment plan or on its own. The program can be accessed via web browser or downloaded as an app onto almost every device – Apple, Android, Windows, and more. As a clinician, Heidi can offer clients 6 weeks free access to the app plus reduced fees by simply visiting:
Manage Pain: Pain Education & Management Australia
Heidi Ruef from Skills4LifePsycholog serves as an advisor for Manage Pain, a community-based, multidisciplinary platform dedicated to chronic pain management.
Manage Pain – Pain Education & Management is a community-based model that integrates assessment, treatment, and education directly into the community. This approach ensures convenience, comfort, and personalised care for every individual, right at their doorstep. They recognise that managing chronic pain requires more than a one-size-fits-all solution.
Tailored Solutions for Diverse Needs
Manage Pain understands that each person’s circumstances are unique. That’s why they offer tailored options to accommodate various needs, including:
- Work Commitments: Flexible scheduling to fit around your work life.
- Life Pressures: Support that adapts to your daily challenges and responsibilities.
- Geographical Constraints: Services that reach you, no matter where you are located.
- Budget Considerations: Options ranging from complimentary basic memberships to more comprehensive plans.
- Physical Abilities: Programs designed to suit different levels of physical capability.
Comprehensive Membership Options
Manage Pain provides a range of membership options to fit different needs and budgets. From complimentary basic memberships to more involved plans, including fortnightly face-to-face workshops, they ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support they need for effective pain management.
By collaborating with Manage Pain: Pain Education & Management, Skills4LifePsychology is committed to providing holistic and accessible pain management solutions that cater to the individual needs of our clients.
