Professor Lea Waters PhD returns to Maroondah
This presentation will explore the idea that we can still find happiness during hardship. Professor Waters will share her research on the positive changes that can result when we embrace, rather than deny, our struggles. Even those who have experienced extreme trauma talk about finding silver linings such as becoming more compassionate and connected with others, having a higher appreciation for the little moments of joy in life and discovering a deeper understanding of their inner strength. Growing through adversity isn’t one-sided, it doesn’t mean we are free of all struggles – it means we become stronger because of our struggles and we find a way to let happiness and hardship co-exist. Lea will share her own story of healing from PSTD after surviving child abuse, an eating disorder in her teens, estrangement from her parents, adult diagnosis of ADHD and the tragic suicide of her beloved sister. The presentation will end by exploring the big-picture idea of how it is we can help ourselves and the people we care about become stronger through their struggles.
Address: Karralyka Centre – 22 Mines Road Ringwood East
Date: Thursday 15th May 2025
Time: 7-9pm
All tickets are $10, bookings are essential. Last time Communities of Wellbeing presented Professor Waters tickets sold out, so get in quickly.
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Communities of Wellbeing is grateful to Maroondah City Council and Bendigo Bank Ringwood East and Croydon branches for sponsoring this event.
