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About
Patricia
Patricia trained first in social work in Canada in 1966 and then
over many years with recognizedleaders in the Human Potential
Movement in many parts of the world. This training included:
» Psychodrama at the Wasley Institute in Perth, Western Australia
» The International Academy of Meditation in Italy
» The Imago Institute of Relationship Therapy in New York, graduating
as a Relationship Therapist in 1995
Between 1964 and 1967 at The Children's Foundation in Vancouver
Canada, Patricia was part of a clinical team that designed and
conducted developmental programs for autistic and emotionally
disturbed children.
In 1974 and 1975 she was employed as Group Work Coordinator for
Western Australia with the YWCA. She organized and conducting
a wide range of self-help groups and activities including the
Parent Effectiveness Program.
From 1976 to 1982 she was group leader of ongoing Psychodrama
groups at the Wesley Centre, which was headquarters of the Psychodrama
Institute of Australia. From there she lead training workshops
and supervised communication skills training for trainee nurses
and social workers at Curtin University and for Master of Psychology
students at the University of Western Australia.
From 1984 to 1994 with Dr Margaret Smith she
co-presented, residential and public Midlife seminars to women
throughout Western Australia, as well as public "Brainsex Seminars
for men and women, to facilitate better communication in work
and family relationships.
Over a thirty-year period, Patricia has coached and worked with
a large number of people, both in her private practice in Perth
and at conventions, workshops and seminars around the world.
In 1986 together with her husband and Dr Margaret Smith she co-
founded a registered charitable organization, which became the
Centre for Attitudinal Healing in 1988. She was
CEO of this organization from 1995 to 1997 and continues to hold
the position of Clinical Coordinator to which she was appointed
in 1998. She has been an active Board member of this organization
since foundation. As Clinical Coordinator Patricia has been responsible
for overseeing the content and methodology of all Centre programs
and for the design of the training provided to as many as 100
volunteer facilitators conducting as many as 16 different programs
at a time.
In 1994, Patricia traveled to the USA to receive the prestigious
Jampolsky award for the Centre's Healing Families program from
the Fetzer Institute, which is affiliated with the University
of Michigan's Medical Department.
Patricia has presented seminars on promoting Peace and Forgiveness
at international seminarsin Perth and throughout the USA and continues
to teach people how to move from fear to love in their personal,
social and professional lives. For over three decades she has
passionatelypursued ways to create lasting change, inner peace,
freedom, success and happiness. She brings to her work a synthesis
of learning, a wisdom warmth and compassion, which has been etched,
from life experience, and the courage, sense of humor and passion
to enter life and share it with others.
Her rich and varied life experience is shared in the book she
has co-authored with Dr Margaret Smith. Published in December
2003, "Is it ME or My Hormones?" has been enthusiastically
received and has sold widely.
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About
Donatus
Donatus lived as a Catholic monk for many years and worked as
a priest on family and school renewal programs around Australia.
After leaving the priesthood, he trained as a psychologist, psychotherapist,
psychodramatist, imago relationship therapist ,management consultant
and coach.
For nine years he was senior psychologist and a member of a team
of psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists at Niola
Psychiatric Hospital in Perth WA working with the mother/child
and other specialist therapy programs and served on its Board.
For 3 years he was a Director on the Board of the International
Network for Attitudinal Healing which is based in the USA and
is responsible for overseeing 100 Centres worldwide.
With his wife Patricia, he founded and conducted the WA Centre
for Relationships, their busy family therapy and corporate consulting
practice, as well as the Centre for Attitudinal Healing. The Centre
is a registered charity still active in the community in Perth
WA eighteen years later.
Donatus sees himself as a bearer of good news with a passion
for showing people how to create good incomes owning their own
business, so that they can enjoy freedom and a wonderful lifestyle.
Seven years ago, this found expression in a network of Wellness
and Anti-ageing businesses which he has developed in 12 countries
including the USA and China.
Business growth and product sales have risen exponentially since
Government TGA approval of their antioxidant scanning medical
device and he is excited about the excellent results many are
now enjoying.
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Patricia & Donatus
This husband and wife team has helped hundreds of people over
the past 30 years. As management consultants they have helped
major Australian companies create happier and more productive
workplaces. Their seminars, retreats, and groups have coached
people to find fulfilling resolutions to challenging situations.
People in relationships have experienced more satisfaction and
fulfilment. And businesses have improved their profitability.
Their clients have included:
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Families and ivdividuals from all walks of life, both in
Australia and overseas
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BHP
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St John of God Health Care System
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The West Australian Tourism Commission
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WA Health Department of WA
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WA Education Department
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Public and Private schools
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Argyle Diamonds
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Asia Medic Pty Ltd (Singapore)
Patricia and Donatus are married with four children and two grand
children and are committed to helping people live life more fully
and joyfully.
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