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Your grief and mine: on comforting a grieving friend

July 02, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Wellness, Lifestyle

Grief is a natural reaction to loss.  Each person grieves in their own way, but how do you help a grieving friend? What could you possibly say to bring comfort to their aching heart?

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July 02, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
mental health, grief, Samantha Moore
Wellness, Lifestyle

Could you help a mate in a mental health crisis? Learn how with free training in CQ

June 09, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Wellness

The most common sources of support for people going through mental health issues are a partner, spouse or friend.  But if it was your friend or loved one who needed support, would you know what to do?

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June 09, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
mental health, training, suicide, Kathy Dumbleton
Wellness
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Belinda's Journey: the master post

January 14, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Poetry, Wellness, Writing

Over the course of a week, Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens shared her very personal mental health journey with us.  You'll find the whole series here, and resources if you need a hand.

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January 14, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
Belinda's Journey series, Belinda Hemmens, mental health
Poetry, Wellness, Writing
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Belinda's Journey: He Walks In My Shoes

January 12, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Poetry, Wellness, Writing

In the final part in our series with Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens, we look ahead to a hopeful future in the hands of the next generation.

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January 12, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
Belinda's Journey series, Belinda Hemmens, mental health
Poetry, Wellness, Writing
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Belinda's Journey: At The Centre Of Women's Health

January 11, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Poetry, Writing, Wellness

This week Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens is sharing her very personal mental health journey with us. Today's installment is inspired by a place that's been a great help to Belinda: the Rockhampton Women's Health Centre.

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January 11, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
Belinda's Journey series, Belinda Hemmens, mental health
Poetry, Writing, Wellness
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Belinda's Journey: To Be Continued

January 10, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Wellness, Writing, Poetry

This week Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens is sharing her very personal journey with us.  Today in part three, she tackles the stigma surrounding mental health issues.

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January 10, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
Belinda's Journey series, Belinda Hemmens, mental health
Wellness, Writing, Poetry
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Belinda's Journey: Now

January 09, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Poetry, Wellness, Writing

This week Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens is sharing a very personal journey with us.  Today is part two.

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January 09, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
Belinda's Journey series, Belinda Hemmens, mental health
Poetry, Wellness, Writing
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Belinda's Journey: Then

January 08, 2018 by Jodie van de Wetering in Writing, Poetry

This week Rockhampton poet Belinda Hemmens is sharing a very personal journey with us.  It starts today.

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January 08, 2018 /Jodie van de Wetering
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Writing, Poetry
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New for subscribers: does opera have any kind of relevance for regional Qld audiences, and how can it reflect our own special sense of self and place?  A Bundy based theatre maker aims to find out, and write some new work along the way... #opera #bun
New on the Rocky Street Press website: wrap your ears around Last Words from CQ country singer-songwriter @brittanyelisemusic.  And follow her for more great stuff coming next week! 
#ausmusic #music #supportlocalartists #litmag #magazine #artsmag #q
New online: Gone Fishing, a short film from @blue_eagle_cq.  Fishing for food's still allowed under the current shutdown conditions... but that doesn't mean it'll go well!  Link in bio.  #BlueEagleCQ #film #supportlocalartists #capricorncoast #capcoa
What are you working on in these weird iso times?

#artistsofig #artstagram #art #artistatwork #creativity #create
What happened to Alice?  We take on true crime with a fascinating piece from Dr Wendy Davis, combining meticulous historical research with fiction to fill the gaps.  Online now ➡ rockystreetpress.com 
#truecrime #murder #bundaberg #auslit #litmag #ma
New online: a #rockhampton author has been targeted by a string of anon messages inviting her on a road trip to a nonexistent writing event with "no jealous husbands". Find out more ➡ rockystreetpress.com 
#strangerdanger #scam #artsmag #ce
Always when you're in a hurry, isn't it? 
#railway #train #motionblur #nightshots #aurizon #centralqueensland #centralqld #industrial #myrockhampton #visitrockhampton #queensland #thisisqueensland #ig_australia #rockhampton #queenslandrail #queenslan
New online: meet the 25 #centralqld and #westernqld artists who are finalists in @rockhamptonartgallery's Bayton Awards.  Exhibition and loads of tie-in events coming soon to #Rockhampton! ➡ rockystreetpress.com 
#artistatwork #art #artistsofig #bayt
New online: @kissingtheflint have risen from the ashes of last year's bushfires to release their carbon-negative debut EP, Unconditionality.  Full story @ rockystreetpress.com.

#australia #queensland #thisisqueensland #gladstoneregion #gladstone #ce

Rocky Street Press acknowledges the Darumbal people, Traditional Custodians of the Central Queensland region where we live and work.  We pay our respects to Elders past and present and to Indigenous nations’ rich cultures of art and storytelling. We welcome Indigenous readers and contributors.

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