The Power In You Project in Geelong, Victoria | Mental health service

The Power In You Project

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 477 074 007

Address: 44 little fyans st 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.thepowerinyouproject.org.au

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25.01.2022 Good morning, This week we will be focused on reflection and why it is so important. This will involve reflecting on the progress we have made over the last 10 weeks towards our goals. Being able to reflect and look inwards is an important part of being honest with our self and not living in denial. We will also be looking at why being able to self reflect is so important for our mental well-being how it assists to unpack our emotions rather than suppress them, evaluate our ...self for where there is room to improve and plan for any future goals. See you all some time this week Stay United. Stay Connected.

24.01.2022 Our Term 4 Timetable is up - check it out here: https://www.thepowerinyouproject.org.au/timetable1

23.01.2022 We are just about to do another order for our famous I AM ENOUGH tshirts so if anyone is looking for specific sizes that they want ordered please get in touch ASAP #ThePowerInYouProject #PIYP #IAmEnough

22.01.2022 Hey everyone,' This week we are going to be talking about why looking after our mental wellbeing matters. The main reason is that the quality of our mental wellbeing often determines how well we handle the stresses and challenges of life. When we are in a good mental state we feel like we can take on anything. When our mental state is poor even small challenges can feel impossible. We will be discussing five different strategies that we can employ to improve our mental wellbe...ing. First is Mindfulness, this can help keep us grounded in the moment and not thinking about the past or future. There is also knowing how to surf urges which can help us handle impulses better. Gratitude practices encourage positive thinking by taking time to remember the good things and not just the bad. We need to stop viewing Rest & Relaxation as a luxury when it is actually how we recover from stress and fatigue. Moving on from the past, when we continue to fixate on the past it can prevent us from looking to the future and keep us in an unhappy place. Also if you haven't already seen we are raising money to continue the isolated over the Christmas break if you or anyone you know wants to get involved click the link the below or you are welcome to donate to any of the people raising funds. See you all this week. Kane https://power-in-you-project.raisely.com/

21.01.2022 Hey, Monday the 25th is our first day back for Term 1. We are really excited to be delivering some new programs and look forward to continuing to create opportunity for our participants to find outlets.... Monday 1pm-3pm We have reintroduced art therapy. Wednesday11am-12noon we are running a Self-defense/boxing session at Elite Training Centre Thursday 10am-11.30am Living Skills this will be about learning the basics on budgeting, nutrition, cooking, cleaning, computers etc. And last but not least we have finally decided to run a WOMENS ONLY group. This will run 12.30pm-2pm on a Wednesday as well. Please feel free to call us for more information on 0477074007. We look forward to seeing everyone's smiling faces this year Kane

18.01.2022 Hey, This week we are going to be talking about resilience and why we need to foster it to deal with situations that make us feel stressful or worried. The more resilient we can become the better we will get at overcoming the challenges life throws at us. When we don’t have a good handle on stress we can feel flustered or overwhelmed from even simple tasks. We might also find our self feeling tense or agitated all the time. We might worry too much if we spend an excessive amo...unt of time thinking about things that are outside our control, or that have or haven’t happened yet. However stress and worry can both be powerful motivators. Stress is the pressure to do well and worry shows that we care about the future. When we have a good handle on stress and worry we can allow them to help, rather than hinder our progress. We also have something very exciting about drop so stay tuned and we will be looking forward to seeing you all soon. Kane.

18.01.2022 Hey Everyone, This week we will be talking about fear and anger. What situations make us feel like this as well when it is normal to experience and when it isn’t. Finally we will talk about what we can do to make sure that these emotions don’t shape the way we live our life. It is important that we learn how to respond to fear and anger in a healthy way. This is since fear and anger can act like a filter that alters how we see the world. For example this can make us difficult... to be around or afraid to branch out. We might not be able to stop all the things that make us feel fearful or angry. However when we know how to deal with our emotions we can choose to respond in a healthy manner and stop letting fear and anger get the better of us. I am away from the office this week so if you need anything Jarrod will be out able to sort you out. Kane

18.01.2022 THE POWER IN YOU IS HERE FOR YOU. -Monday 10-1 Walk Group/Emotional Fundamental AOD Group session (6 people per group) -Tuesday 10-1 Walk Group/Individual support... 4.30-7 Walk Group/Emotional Fundamental AOD Group session (6 people per group) -Wednesday 9-1 Mindfulness Gratitude/Walk Group -Thursday 10-1 Walk Group/Individual support 4.30-7 Walk Group/Emotional Fundamental AOD Group session (6 people per group). -Friday 10-1 Community connection day. -Phone Hours Monday to Friday 8am-6pm Weekend 9am-1pm Please call us on 0477074007 and let us be your rock through these tough times. #powerinyou #breakthecycle #getbettertogether #strengthbased #recovery #teamwork #compassion #geelongaddictionservice #geelong

17.01.2022 The drop-in centres backyard is alive with our new grass and veggie patch.

17.01.2022 Please get around our fundraiser to support individuals who are isolated at Christmas. Http://power-in-you-project.raisely.com/

15.01.2022 Hey Everyone, The Power In You Project is pumped for a big term 4 as we are able to get back to doing the things we love welcoming back our cooking group and our gym sessions which we have missed dearly due to Covid-19. We are are also excited to share that we will be running two support groups a week for people who are struggling with their mental health. These groups are focused on personal and emotional growth to build resilience and self-worth. This week our focus is goal... setting, this helps with keeping ourselves accountable whilst working towards the things we want in our lives. We will be touching base every week over the next term to share our progress and set new goals as we go. For details on all of our Term 4 programs please look at our timetable on this page. I look forward to seeing you all soon Kane.

15.01.2022 Thanks to the @geelongaddy for the great article outlining the importance of human connection through face to face support for individuals who have become more isolated than ever during this pandemic. If you know anyone that is seeking support please pass on my details 0477074007.

14.01.2022 Hey Everyone, This week our focus is on motivation and mindset. We will be looking at what we can do to keep us motivated throughout our recovery and keep us inspired and feeling empowered. We look at how developing a growth mindset is an important part of overcoming adversity, then how we can find purpose in our lives and the tools that will help to assist us in looking to the future.

12.01.2022 If anyone is looking for hope look no further. Simon is a friend of the program and has overcome his battle with ice and is now helping support people who have been affected by the justice system in helping them with transition employment through @fruit2work. Simon is an inspiration to all that come across him and has just brought out a book Breaking Good which has already had amazing reviews.... You can find it in Big W or the link below. https://www.booktopia.com.au/breaking//9781760686468.html Thanks Simon for being brave enough to share your story, we are grateful to have you as a part of The Power In You Family.

12.01.2022 Hey everyone, This week our focus is going to be around why we should be striving to be more honest, vulnerable and open. We will be looking at the reasons behind why me might lie or be dishonest, how that will affect us as well as how we can benefit from being more honest. We will also be looking at how important it is that we can be vulnerable and acknowledge our shortcomings and work to build upon them rather than neglect them. Finally we will discuss why we should attempt... to be more open with who we are rather than try and live a life in denial. I look forward to seeing you all at some stage through the week. Stay united.Stay connected. Kane

10.01.2022 Hey, Tomorrow is our first day back for Term 1 and our topic as always is goal setting, we will be taking the time to set achievable goals to help keep ourselves accountable over the next 10 weeks. We also have our very first session of ART THERAPY for the year. We will be making vision board art folders to keep all of our stuff in over the next 10 weeks. ... Tuesday is a public holiday so the centre will not be open but make sure we are there Wednesday for our two brand new sessions SELF-DEFENSE/BOXING from 11-12 and our WOMENS ONLY SUPPORT GROUP from 12.30-3. For a full list of what we are offering this Term check out https://www.thepowerinyouproject.org.au/timetable I hope to see you all tomorrow. Kane

09.01.2022 Hey, This year I have had the most amazing opportunity being a part of The Growth Project. I can’t thank Larry Fingleson and his team enough for setting me up with the greatest mentor in Rob Brown and then giving us access to some amazing minds to help us build as charity leaders. If you would like to be a part of the final graduation and hear from some of the most inspiring young leaders I have ever met please register at http://GrowthProject.GetEventsOnline.com Kane

09.01.2022 The Power In You Project is proud to also be sharing with you our very own website, where you can find out about all the amazing stuff we are doing and all the amazing people who support us in making this happen. We look forward to continuing to support the amazing people of the City of Greater Geelong and surrounding shires. www.thepowerinyouproject.org.au

08.01.2022 Want to finish 2020 on a positive note? Get fit for Christmas and help The Power In You Project to support those who are isolated during the Christmas break. Check out the details on our website: https://www.thepowerinyouproject.org.au/fitness-for-christm

06.01.2022 Hey Guys, Next Tuesday the 24th is our Graduation night for The Growth Project and the guys have decided to get behind me and watch the live stream at the drop-in center from 6-8pm. There will be dinner provided so if anyone is keen please let me know asap so we know how much to order.... If anyone else wants to watch they can find it http://GrowthProject.GetEventsonline.com Thanks for the support. Kane

05.01.2022 Hey, Tomorrow we are having a working bee and BBQ between 10-2at the drop-in centre prettying everything up before we start back if you could come and help out that would be awesome. Also just a reminder that Tuesday the 26th of January is a public holiday the centre will not be open for any classes.... Kane

03.01.2022 Good morning Everyone, This week we will be looking at our own well-being and what we can do to live a happy life. We will looking at physical well-being and the importance of healthy eating, exercise and looking after our bodies. Mental well-being and how we can expand our mind and exercise our brain. Then social well-being and why we need to stay connected and surround our self with people that enrich our life. Finally we will be taking a look at who and what makes us ha...ppy and how and how we can find that happiness in our life. See everyone soon.

01.01.2022 This week our focus is on how we can build up our sense of self-worth through affirmations and writing letters to our self. We will also be looking at what we want our values to be and how that will tie into becoming the person we want to be in the future. We will also be looking at self-acceptance and how to be more comfortable with our self and stop comparing our self to other people. Remember our group sessions can only have 6 people but we are running 5 of these sessions ...a week including our EVENING SUPPORT GROUP plus we are doing our individual support and walk groups daily. Please reach out we are here to help and if you know anyone is struggling get them to call on 0477074007. Stay connected. Stay united. Kane

01.01.2022 Hey Everyone, Today is R U OK DAY? The day which shines a light on the internal battles we fight each day. This year has been the hardest year for many with so much forced stress, uncertainty and loneliness and we have seen first hand the impact that COVID-19 has had on so many and want you to know that we are here for you.... It's ok not to be ok but just know you are not alone. If you or anyone you know is fighting their demons with drugs or alcohol please reach out on 0477074007. Or for anyone struggling with their mental health or having thoughts of suicide. , , , . Stay United. Stay Connected.