Auckland coffee groups are going to run on the 20th of each month.  EXCEPT for this month .

When:  27th August 2010 from 10am-12 noon.

Please bring a small plate to share.  For the address and to RSVP phone 0800 425 338

For a list of other Coffee groups in NZ

Sandy Cavell – Middlemore Cleft Team Psychologist Intern gave us a great presentation about health psychology and honouring our differences.  Sandy discussed resilience and coping strategies and gave a really great overview of the psychological impacts to both individuals and their families of this difference.  Sandy’s material, eloquent and understanding really made it easy for people to open up and the result was a great conversation.  Facing It really opens up potential.

Some things we learnt:

• Health psychology is to do with the psychological impacts of medical intervention, illness and/or long term disability.
• Sandy’s insights not only help us as individuals and parents, but other members of the cleft team get a clearer idea of the impact of their work. 
• Everyone is different.  But denial and avoidance is not a healthy option.