Initially employed in administration for twenty-eight years, I decided to change careers after having surgery on my bowel. I figured life is too short and I’m not finished doing what I want to do. ...view moreInitially employed in administration for twenty-eight years, I decided to change careers after having surgery on my bowel. I figured life is too short and I’m not finished doing what I want to do. After further studies in social science, I gained part-time employment with TAFE NSW as a mentor/counsellor/teacher for psychiatric disability students; began researching material for my business, Mindful Wellness Pty Ltd, in 2011; and ran a couple of successful groups before deciding turn this into a book. I am also a facilitator and educator for the Traffic Offenders Intervention Program on the risks of driving under the influence. I have undergone the training and experience as a volunteer presenter for the Black Dog Institute, raising awareness on mental illness and working on call as a group therapist for a mental-health private clinic in the Western Suburbs. Finally, I landed my full-time, permanent dream job in Uniting Care Mental Health in Western Sydney as a trainer/facilitator for Mental Health Programs. I feel extremely grateful for all my life’s opportunities, and I hope you enjoy reading this book as much as I have enjoyed putting it together.view less