apps provide
support and independence
M
inda is offering free,
interactive learning
tools geared toward
supporting emotion education
and regulation in adults with
intellectual disability or low
level literacy. important aspects of looking after following research by Flinders some people struggle with feelings
Companion Tool and Fun With University academics into resources of happiness or excitement.
Feelings are iPad apps that aim to currently on offer regarding mental
facilitate discussion between a user health and wellbeing, emotion each person and within each emotion
and their support person/s and be a regulation and suicide prevention. there are several pre-loaded support
reference tool for the user to increase strategies that the person may find
their independence. – happy, sad, scared and angry – and beneficial,” Kellie says.
details possible coping strategies that
the person may undertake to assist download from the Apple store.
My Feelings, the My Feelings
“An understanding of our own
emotions and coping strategies are
our mental health and research has
indicated that adults with intellectual
disability are more likely to
experience mental health concerns,”
psychologist Kellie McKay says.
The Minda apps were developed
The app focuses on four emotions
at those times, acknowledging that
“The app is customisable for
The apps are available for free
Making Jobs
Possible
Strengthen Your business by employing
people living with a disability
Matching the most appropriate candidate to a vacancy is our
number one priority here at MJP. We have been successfully placing
individuals living with disability into the workforce for over 20 years.
We provide:
• Services tailored to meet workplace requirements
• Assistance and advice on workplace modifications
and available wage subsidies
• Access to accredited workplace trainers
The Lakes Resort Hotel is pleased to provide the opportunity
for disadvantaged people to enter or return to the workplace.
To have MJP Employment Services to liaise, communicate with
and support the worker is imperative for a successful
and mutually beneficial relationship.
Looking for staff? Let us do the hard work for you.
It all starts with a call (08) 7325 0027 or go to our website
www.mjpemploymentservices.com.au
Matt & Scott, The Lakes Resort Hotel
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