We did it! We have made it to the end of 2020 (well almost)! Can you believe it was this time only 12 months ago that we were devastated by Bushfires?Then we had to contend … read more
An Update from Jo and my Cancer Treatment Progress.
I wanted to share with you all about where I am with my personal cancer journey – I’ve felt it important that I share my experiences in order to help others with theirs. My last … read more
The third “G” of resilience – Growth (guest blog post by Kylie Warry)
The third G in the framework of Resilience is all about Growth. And Growth is all about how we respond to a difficult situation, circumstance or event. We meet people all the time who are … read more
The first key to Resilience is Gratitude, blog post by Consultant Rehabilitation Counsellor Kylie Warry
Gratitude has also become a very popular concept in recent times but please do not mistake its power. If we look at the Cambridge dictionary to have gratitude means; “the feeling or quality of being grateful” “a strong feeling of appreciation to someone … read more
The 4 G’s of Resilience… by Kylie Warry, Consultant Rehabilitation Counsellor
Have you ever felt really stuck? Overwhelmed? Hopeless? Exhausted (emotionally, physically, mentally)? Like the weight of the world was on your shoulders? This was me around 11 years ago. I have been working with the … read more
What Makes Someone Difficult?
When we are working in recovery, rehabilitation and RTW we often find ourselves facing people who can be labelled as difficult. We know them. Many of us have met them time and time again. Maybe … read more
Looking For Your Next Role? 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Keep Yourself Healthy When Looking for a Job
We’ve heard the stories before. One day a friend or family member walks into their workplace, the next, they are out of work. Sometimes this is expected, sometimes it’s a complete shock. The reasons people … read more
To the 6 Complete Strangers Who Compelled me to Take Action
I didn’t want to write this post. But there are times when something impacts you so significantly that you know you have to write it, or speak it or show it. This is one of … read more
So The SH%!T Has Happened. Now What?
If you are reading this blog, chances are you have some interest in money, wealth and financial security. We have this incredible opportunity here in Australia where we can actually insure ourselves, our income and … read more
Brain Injury and Social and Emotional Intelligence – Implications for Employability
This week is Brain Injury Awareness week #BIA2017. We at Purple Co have been providing services to people who live with injuries to their brains, and the functional consequences of these injuries, since the company … read more