The Resilience Doughnut - ‘Combining Strengths To Thrive’

24/10/2025

Dr Lyn Worsley - Interview - Weekend Sunrise - Channel 7 - this Sunday morning for National Grandparent's Day!

This coming Sunday 26th October is National Grandparent's Day and one of our podcast hosts - Dr Lyn Worsley - has been invited to be interviewed on Weekend Sunrise - Channel 7 - around 8:30am in the morning.

Mark the date and set your alarm, it is sure to be an exciting conversation on this special day for grandparents nationally.

23/10/2025

* DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) Group Program - Resilience Centre *

- Are there things that you do to cope with problems, that you may like to stop doing?
- Do you find that you struggle to maintain relationships with people in your life?
- Do you feel your emotions control you?

Our 24 x Week Group Program is designed to help individuals with these complex difficulties.

To see if DBT is a possibility for you, our team of psychologists are hosting another DBT Information Nigh:

Tuesday 25th November 2025
6:45pm (with refreshments from 6:30pm)
The Resilience Centre

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/comprehensive-dbt-group-program

22/10/2025

* Podcast: 'Rekindling Hope: Part #1 - Dr John Burns *

Today we revisit a podcast about 'hope' ... and the possibilities around the rekindling of hope during and/or after the experience of adversity, when life sometimes feels anything but hopeful and we are needing bucketfuls of resilience.

This is an extra special podcast for us because we are soon to be launching an addition to it - 'Rekindling Hope: Part #2', with a story about the reality of hope, in the face of real life adversity - the experience of John himself over the last 18 months.

Enjoy a listen to this significant podcast and watch this space for when we publish the worthwhile conversation between Leigh Hatcher and Dr John Burns soon, a must listen for all of us ...

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/2023/10/20/rekindling-hope/

Join clinical psychologist Dr John Burns in conversation with Leigh Hatcher, exploring the rekindling of hope and why it might be easier for some of us than others. With his extensive expertise in the field, John delves into the question of whether we can foster and cultivate a stronger sense of hop...

20/10/2025

* ABC RADIO - Interview - Life Matters with Tegan Taylor *

Our very own Jackie OConnor joined ABC Life Matters this week to chat about her favourite thing — family adventures as Grandma G Jac! Have a listen to the episode from yesterday:

🎧 G-Jac on ABC Life Matters!
Our very own Jackie OConnor joined ABC Life Matters this week to chat about her favourite thing — family adventures!

Most people might want a break from the kids and grandkids, but not Jac. Whether it’s ski trips or beach holidays, she’s always in the middle of the fun. The grandkids even think a family means Mum, Dad, the kids and G-Jac!

Catch her chat on ABC Life Matters — it’s engaging and full of those trademark G-Jac insights. 🌍🎿🏖️

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/travel/105910862

17/10/2025

* The Modern Grandparenting Podcast *

This October month, our trio of hosts from 'The Modern Grandparenting Podcast have launched 2 x episodes, back to back, about grandparenting and 'faith' in this modern world today.

Have a listen to these two important interviews - Episode #6 and Episode #7 on their website, Spotify Podcasts and/or Apple Podcasts.

🎙️ Episode #7: 'Grandparenting & Faith Part 2– Faith, Family, and Cartoons – A Conversation with Zia Ahmed' - LAUNCHING TODAY!

Welcome back to The Modern Grandparenting Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Zia Ahmed — founder and editor of the Australasian Muslim Times and a respected Islamic community leader based in Western Sydney.

Zia comes from a long line of strong family and community connections — his great-grandfather lived to the remarkable age of 103. Continuing that legacy, Zia has spent decades fostering a vibrant, faith-driven community. His weekly gatherings bring people together to study, reflect, and act on shared values. He’s also one of the key figures behind a beloved community festival that’s been running for 40 years and now draws over 20,000 attendees.

Beyond his public work, Zia is a devoted grandfather who cherishes the simple joys of time spent with his grandchildren — especially watching cartoons together. In this episode, Zia shares insights on the importance of intergenerational relationships, the role of faith in modern grandparenting, and how small moments can build lasting bonds.

Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fic0yS6hrFiSMPHXf7yWI?si=bc0f2e5426ac4c57

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-modern-grandparenting-podcast/id1822914570?i=1000731854051

TMGP Website:
https://moderngrandparent13a102d66d-ficwj.wpcomstaging.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Modern-Grandparenting-Podcast-Faith-Zia-Ahmed.mp3

15/10/2025

* INTERVIEW: ABC Radio with Chris Bath *

On this first day of HSC exams across NSW, we are thrilled to share that our Clinical Psychologists, Dr Matt Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre, were interviewed by Chris Bath on her 'ABC Drive' Program YESTERDAY.

For those who missed it, have a listen to their timely, important and thought-provoking chat with Chris Bath AND hear from Matt and Michelle about tips for students and parents to navigate both the HSC and ATAR, as well as life beyond ATAR, well, starting from TODAY:

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sydney-drive/drive/105881404

(Note: Interview starts at 5 Mins & 6 Secs)

Join us for Drive for current affairs, commentary and comedy.

14/10/2025

* ABC RADIO INTERVIEW - 3:00pm - TODAY *

With one more day to go until the HSC starts for our Year 12 Students across NSW, we are excited to announce that our Clinical Psychologists, Dr Matt Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre, will be interviewed by Chris Bath on her 'ABC Drive' THIS AFTERNOON:

'DRIVE' 702 - ABC RADIO SYDNEY
Wednesday 15th October 2025 - TODAY!
With Host - Chris Bath
From 3:00pm Onwards

Tune in for a timely, important and thought-provoking chat with Chris Bath AND hear from Matt and Michelle about tips for students and parents to navigate both the HSC and ATAR, as well as life beyond ATAR, well ...

14/10/2025

* HSC Stress & the Value of R.E.S.T. *

With the start of the HSC only moments away for our students across NSW, we revisit a recent timely blog by Registered Psychologist, Sarah Piper from The Resilience Centre.

Sometimes when we are in a state of stress, we are in it but we can't see it. So what to do? It feels like there’s no way out but there is. There has to be.

Sarah has the answer for us. It’s called REST:

'R'eally ….
just 'E'at,
'S'leep and
'T'ake some time out.

Have a read from her here about the value of R.E.S.T ...

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/.../you-dont-know.../

I was reminded of this age old phrase when recently I had a rather funny interaction with a lovely Year 12 girl whom I’ve been seeing for a while. Like many HSC students, she was presenting with a lot of stress symptoms and was most definitely feeling overloaded with a sense that there was no end ...

10/10/2025

The Resilience Centre is honoured to be partnering with the Pro Patria Centre and at their '12 Months On' Conference on Wednesday in Wagga Wagga, Dr Lyn Worsley presented the findings from our work with them so far.

Using the model of 'The Resilience Doughnut', as well as our data reporting tool - the 'Resilience Report', a small sample study shows trends that are the same findings from large sample studies at The Resilience Centre.

When we measure the effects of resilience resources on stress, anxiety and depression, our 'social prescribing approach' at the Centre, as well as with our veterans, sees a lowering in the symptoms of depression and anxiety.

When we use 'what works well' already, and we put the social determinants of good health into solid action, we enable the strongest resources and meaningful connections to bolster therapeutic change.

This creates hope, as well resilience and wellbeing, now and for the future.

08/10/2025

* 12 Months On Conference - Building a Future of Veteran Health & Wellbeing *

It has been one year since the Royal Commission released 122 recommendations to promote hope, mental health and resilience and to prevent su***de in veterans.

Yesterday, The Pro Patria Centre in Wagga Wagga hosted the '12 MONTHS ON' Conference and alongside a host of speakers including Damien Thomlinson (Veteran / Ex Commando) and Dr Ted Cassidy (Psychiatrist).

Dr Lyn Worsley was honoured to present the initial results of our growing partnership between The Resilience Centre and the Pro Patria Centre.

Watch Lyn, Damien and Ted being interviewed by Channel 7 Central West Regional News yesterday. Note: Interview starts at 4 Minutes and 45 Seconds into the news:

https://7plus.com.au/7news-central-west

Watch, Stream & Catch Up with your favourite 7NEWS - Central West episodes on 7plus. Local news, sport and weather for the NSW Central West.

07/10/2025

* 12 Months On Conference - Building a Future of Veteran Health & Wellbeing *

Lyn is honoured to be speaking at the Pro Patria Conference today in Wagga Wagga TODAY. It is an event that was organised by local veterans and community volunteers, in partnership with Charles Sturt University and including our Jacqui Van de Velde also.

What an inspiration for The Resilience Centre to have a partnership with them for over 12 months now. Their innovative and courageous approach to mental health and RESILIENCE is leading the way for defence veterans.

Starting with day with an interview from Channel 7, soon Lyn will show the preliminary results from our partnership. Watch this space for updates throughout today.

https://www.propatria.com.au/12-months-on-speakers

06/10/2025

* Bright Thinking - Anxiety Group Program for Teenagers - Term 4 *

Are you keen to help your teenager manage their anxiety and build their resilience?

This is our LAST group program for 2025.

STARTING SOON:

Term 4 (Week1) - Wednesday 15th October
Wednesdays @ 4:30 (1 Hour)
6 Week Group Program
Plus Follow Up

ASK TODAY to see if this is a fit for your teenager:

https://www.theresiliencecentre.com.au/bright-thinking-group-program-adolescents/

Bright Thinking Group Program. Is anxiety limiting your child’s potential? Are you seeking solutions to help them manage anxiety and develop resilience?