Brenda Wallace BN Grad Dip MHN Grad Dip GIM Cert. Initiatic Art Therapy
RN RGIMT Certified New Life Story Coach
Having made significant changes in various aspects of my personal life I understand the difficulties and discomfort people experience when thinking about making important changes in their lives.
I have experienced the benefit of mentors and coaches in my own life. Parents, teachers, spiritual leaders and my own children have given me the opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth. My life experience underpins the empathy and compassion that is at the heart of my philosophy of coaching and psychotherapy.
My Professional Story
I have over 40 years experience as a registered health professional. I am registered with AHPRA and registered with MIAA
Academic Achievements
- Bachelor of Nursing: Flinders University
- Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing: Uni SA
- Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery & Music (GIM): University of Melbourne
- Enrolled in Master of Music Therapy by research (GIM) at University of Melbourne
Professional Development
- Certificate in Initiatic Art Therapy: Claerwen Retreat Apollo Bay
- Narrative Therapy level 1 and 2: Dulwich Centre, Adelaide SA
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for grief and trauma: Adelaide University, Grief & Palliative Care ( 2 modules)
- New Life Story Coaching: Coach Training Alliance; David Krueger MD
Professional Experience and Skills
- Start A New Story Coach: mentoring individuals to write the next chapter of their wellness, parenting, relationship and career stories.
- Registered Guided Imagery & Music Therapist: working through life issues that relate to grief and loss, anxiety, childhood trauma, relationships, blocked creativity and emotional blocks.
- 8 years experience working with women with serious mental illness in the postpartum.
- Working with carers and consumers of mental health services in the community living with acute/chronic mental illness
- Community nursing caring for clients with a wide range of acute and chronic physical conditions.
