Welcome to Working Directions Forensic Psychology Services
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Martine was Finalist for Citizen of the Year LMCC 2019 for her community advocacy for her radio shows on FM97.3 & New2uw networking listeners with access to various organisations in the locale to connect and upskill the region. Martine was also named Local International Woman of the Year 2019 with radio station 2NUR noting contributions from her book "Body Created: A Womans' Narrative" going to national domestic violence advocacy group "Friends with Dignity" with Rosie Batty OAM. After a recent bout with Breast Cancer, Martine recently swam the Newcastle Harbour in January 2020, raising money for a group she co-founded 20 years ago - Dragons ABreast.
After a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis and further treatment in 2022 including radical mastectomies, Martine again swam The Newcastle Harbour 2023 raising money this time for "Got Your Back Sista".
Martine & her partner have 3 kiddies who love the beach lifestyle of Newcastle & Lake Macquarie NSW. You'll likely see them boating around the sand islands of Lake Macquarie, fishing the local flathead spots & diving the famous maritime wrecks in the region. You might just catch a reptile or 2 if you visit the Lake Macquarie rooms with the whole family involved in reptile rescue. And of course there's Frankie the Beagle/Poodle who is as naughty as he is adorable - Frankie recommends you bring a large bone to your session...
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Martine Boughton
BA(Psych), PGD Couns; PGD BioEthics; DClin Hyp; MASRC; MACA; Comcare; SIRA
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Martine is a Vocational Rehabilitation Expert with over 25 years experience specialising in personal injury as a Treatment and Rehabilitation Provider, in management roles as well as Injury Management Advisor in the worker's compensation & CTP schemes with many years experience with the Australian Defence Force and Personal Income Protection Insurance. Martine particularly enjoys assisting those injured explore new employment opportunities offering dynamic and motivational Vocational Assessment.
For NDIS Self-Managed or Plan-Managed Participants, Martine works with Children and Adults facilitating functional improvement aimed at adjustment, adaption, & building capacity for meaningful community participation.
Martine is Full Member with ASORC, ACA, SIRA and Comcare.
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Working Directions aims to empower individuals and families to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives while fostering a more supportive and resilient community.
The primary objectives of this community counselling service include enhancing mental health and well-being, facilitating personal growth, and promoting positive social change.
This is achieved by providing accessible, tailored support to individuals, families, and groups within the community.
Specific goals often involve improving coping skills, fostering healthier relationships, and empowering individuals to make positive life changes by:
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~ Reducing the impact of mental health challenges:
Counselling aims to help individuals manage and overcome issues like anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.
~ Promoting emotional resilience:
By developing coping mechanisms and self-awareness, individuals can better handle life's challenges and build resilience.
~ Improving overall well-being:
Counselling can help individuals find greater life satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and improved self-esteem.
1. Enhancing Mental Health & Well-being:
2. Facilitating Personal Growth
~ Increasing self-awareness:
Counselling provides a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
~ Developing coping skills:
Counselling equips individuals with practical tools and strategies to manage stress, solve problems, and navigate difficult situations.
~ Setting and achieving personal goals:
Counseling can help individuals identify their values, clarify their goals, and develop a plan to achieve them.
~ Improving relationships:
Counseling can enhance communication skills, conflict resolution abilities, and overall relationship satisfaction.
3. Promoting Positive Social Change:
~ Reducing violence and abuse:
Counselling can help individuals and families resolve conflict, improve communication, and foster healthier relationships.
~ Building stronger communities:
By empowering individuals to address their challenges and contribute positively, counselling can strengthen the overall fabric of the community.
~ Increasing access to mental health services:
Community counseling can play a vital role in making mental health support more accessible and equitable.
4. Specific Objectives Related to Target Groups:
~ For youth:
Counseling can help address issues like bullying, peer pressure, academic stress, and family conflict, while also promoting positive social skills and healthy development.
~ For families:
Counseling can help improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen family bonds.
~ For individuals struggling with specific issues:
Counseling can provide specialized support for individuals dealing with substance abuse, gambling addiction, domestic violence, or other specific challenges
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