Education for Schools
About this resource hub
At Aperture Psychology, we understand the complex mental health landscape within educational environments.
Our specialised services for schools aim to strengthen the psychological resilience and well-being of your entire school community - from students and teachers to parents and leadership teams.
On this page, you'll find links to relevant blog posts, our foundational burnout webinar, and resources on various conditions and treatment approaches.
From the blog
Explore our collection of articles covering a wide range of psychological topics and practical strategies you can apply to your daily life.
Is burnout affecting you or someone you know?
Burnout has become a critical issue for small business owners and their teams, affecting productivity, job satisfaction, and overall well-being.
This recorded webinar, delivered as part of NSW Small Business Month in October 2024 by Practice Director, Peter Walker, offers essential insights and practical strategies to help you recognise, manage, and prevent burnout.
KEY TOPICS COVERED IN THIS SESSION
▶ What burnout is and the factors contributing to it
▶ How to recognise burnout in yourself and your team
▶ Burnout vs depression
▶ Resolving organisational and personality factors contributing to burnout
▶ Suggested steps for recovery.
Downloadable resources also available.
Explore Assessments
We offer comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, Autism, and learning difficulties - to inform decisions and provide support.
Information on conditions we treat through therapy
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Anxiety
Anxiety can become excessive and disabling in some people.
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Depression
Depression is a condition characterised by low energy levels, low motivation and the inability to experience pleasure.
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Perfectionism
Perfectionism can reduce your flexibility in the face of difficulties which can put you at risk of psychological distress.
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Phobias
Phobias are excessive and irrational fears of specific objects or situations.
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Sleep Disturbance
Inadequate or poor-quality sleep can lead to poor performance at work or school, difficulty concentrating and remembering things and difficulty managing emotions.
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Anger
Some people can find themselves overwhelmed and preoccupied by minor frustrations, which can negatively impact their quality of life.
Treatment approaches we use
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you identify and change patterns of behaviour and thinking that can maintain or worsen distress.
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EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy used to assist people with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma conditions to process difficult memories.
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Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy sheds light on the origins of your struggles and helps you find a path out of them - typically used when other approaches have not been effective.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) was developed to help people manage emotional problems such as those experienced in borderline personality disorder.
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Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Mindfulness therapies take an experiential approach, which means you learn and grow through practice of the techniques.
We offer comprehensive educational support through a range of flexible delivery options designed to address the unique challenges faced in school settings.
Our educational programs are informed by over 25 years of clinical experience and are designed to empower all stakeholders in student welfare while also supporting the psychological wellbeing of teaching staff.
Investing in psychological education for your school community creates a foundation for improved mental health outcomes, enhanced learning environments, and more resilient staff and students.
We invite you to complete our inquiry form to discuss how we can develop customised educational programs that meet the specific needs of your school community.
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We deliver in-person workshops tailored to the specific needs of your school community, addressing topics such as burnout prevention, supporting students with autism, ADHD, and learning disorders, and building psychological resilience.
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Our virtual learning sessions provide accessible professional development for busy educators, parents, and wellbeing leaders, offering evidence-based strategies and practical tools.
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We work closely with school leadership and wellbeing teams to develop sustainable approaches to mental health support within your school environment.
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