I have worked the mental health community developing my skills in Grief & Bereavement, Trauma, Family disfunction, and countless therapy. These areas are my passion and validating and building humans in a time of their feeling of brokenness is my absolute heart space. I have facilitated corporate training programs, addressing the need for mindfulness and EQ in all work places. I have used elements of many therapies to address complex systemic issues including, but not limited to, Adventure Therapy, CBT, Diversional therapy, Art & Drama therapy, Person centred & Strength based therapies. My tool box is ever expanding & I am excited using techniques that work for my clients where sustainable changes can be made & a mindful space has been created for long term growth. My journey in therapy started almost 20 years ago when I travelled & worked globally, for The Paul Newman Foundation, in Hole in the Wall Camps & Camp Trillium. These programs focused on sick children & their family's finding a space for normality and resilience. On my return to Australia I Co-founded & Co-Directed a successful Australian Adventure Therapy company in Melbourne. At this time I embraced my abilities & started to use these skills in the Corporate Training field. My passion of working in grief, loss, trauma, cumulative harm, relationship dysfunction and adjustment to life change, no matter how big or small, was realised at this time. Welcome to my new enterprise, Rising Strong Counselling and Training Services. I opened this organisation after a pure vision of gold star mental health care appeared to be getting lost in what is already available in corporate and community organisations. This is the first cutting edge program for people that need more active and purposeful therapy and incorporates adventure therapy, experiential learning, art therapy, and all other traditional types of therapies into session work. Putting therapy into the hands of the client, I work on the premise the client is whole and complete when they come to me, and they able find their solution with support.For more information you can contact me as stated in my profile.
Rising Strong Counselling And Training Services
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Founding Director And Principle TherapistRising Strong Counselling And Training Services Feb 2016 - PresentMelbourne South East
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Motivational SpeakerFreelance 2003 - PresentI have been engaged to speak globally about living life with a chronic illness encapsulating a holistic approach, and at times calculated risk. I speak candidly about travelling to every continent in the world with Cystic Fibrosis, and living life as a survivor of abuse and endeavour to enhance people's lives with real stories by imparting knowledge about resilience and growing one's self belief.
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Founding DirectorThe Australian Centre Of Trauma And Wellness Sep 2015 - Feb 2016Southeast Melbourne
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Social WorkerOn Application Jul 2014 - Feb 2016
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CounsellorSouth East Palliative Care Jul 2010 - Jun 2014I support patients and their families, in the community, living with life limiting illness. I embrace the Dual Process Model (Stroebe 1999) and use CBT as a platform. Patient Centred Therapy, Solution Based Therapy, Adventure therapy, Art Therapy, and Sand Therapy are all part of my tool bag, with focus on the needs of the patient at any given time being the first consideration. I help patients find peace and space to accept death and the inevitability that time will pass. I use mindfulness and… Show more I support patients and their families, in the community, living with life limiting illness. I embrace the Dual Process Model (Stroebe 1999) and use CBT as a platform. Patient Centred Therapy, Solution Based Therapy, Adventure therapy, Art Therapy, and Sand Therapy are all part of my tool bag, with focus on the needs of the patient at any given time being the first consideration. I help patients find peace and space to accept death and the inevitability that time will pass. I use mindfulness and practical tools to approach all types of people, at all stages of their journey and run social groups based around the ideas of rebuilding after a loved one dies. My age group of patients ranges from 4 years old through to 90ish at this moment in time. Show less
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Founding DirectorPurple Soup 2003 - 2011In 2002 I co-founded Purple Soup, a business that was built on a 'not for profit' ethos. The organisations core business was children and their families living with chronic illnesses. Programs were designed for therapeutic outcomes that could enhance quality of life and allow families to experience adventure for personal growth using metaphors to create pathways to communicate about the difficulties of living with these chronic illnesses. Death, dying and the helplessness of these situations… Show more In 2002 I co-founded Purple Soup, a business that was built on a 'not for profit' ethos. The organisations core business was children and their families living with chronic illnesses. Programs were designed for therapeutic outcomes that could enhance quality of life and allow families to experience adventure for personal growth using metaphors to create pathways to communicate about the difficulties of living with these chronic illnesses. Death, dying and the helplessness of these situations were some of the big subjects tackled in parents sessions, whilst siblings were often given space to just say "what about me". These powerful programs are found worldwide under the name of the infamous Paul Newman. Show less
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Corporate TrainerCorporate Outdoor Training 2005 - 2010Trained corporates, business, not for profits and other groups using experiential learning to highlight strengths, weaknesses and areas of improvement. Addressed communication and team issues as needed. Every program that I worked on had the base of fun with the idea that "a mind once stretched will never go back to its original size".
Melissa Middleton Skills
Melissa Middleton Education Details
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Masters In Social Work -
Australian Institute Of BusinessMaster Of Business Administration (Mba) -
Monash UniversityDistinction Average
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Australian Centre For Grief And BereavementCertificate In Bereavement Studies
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Australian Centre For Grief And BereavementCurrent Issues In Adolescent Grief
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Masters Of Counselling
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Australian Centre For Grief And BereavementPalliative Care And End Of Life Issues
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Australian Centre For Grief And BereavementHow To Care And What To Say- Facilitator Training
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Australian Centre For Grief And BereavementProviding Effective Grief And Bereavement Support
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How To Care And What To Say- Facilitator TrainingSupporing The Grieving Child
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How To Care And What To Say- Facilitator TrainingSupporting The Grieving Adolescent
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Masters Business Administration -
Proffessional Presentations
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Counselling Skills
Frequently Asked Questions about Melissa Middleton
What company does Melissa Middleton work for?
Melissa Middleton works for Rising Strong Counselling And Training Services
What is Melissa Middleton's role at the current company?
Melissa Middleton's current role is Founding Director of 'Rising Strong Counselling and Training Services'.
What schools did Melissa Middleton attend?
Melissa Middleton attended Monash University, Australian Institute Of Business, Monash University, Australian Centre For Grief And Bereavement, Australian Centre For Grief And Bereavement, Monash University, Australian Centre For Grief And Bereavement, Australian Centre For Grief And Bereavement, Australian Centre For Grief And Bereavement, How To Care And What To Say- Facilitator Training, How To Care And What To Say- Facilitator Training, Australian Institute Of Management, Australian Institute Of Management, Trinity College, Dublin.
What skills is Melissa Middleton known for?
Melissa Middleton has skills like Team Building, Healthcare, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Cbt, Adolescents, Psychology, Palliative Care, Program Development, Public Speaking, Self Esteem, Life Transitions.
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