ACA Gold Coast Chapter - April 2026
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The ACA Gold Coast Chapter will meet on second Saturday of the month - due to Easter.Agenda: When Alcohol and Drug Use Complicates Therapy
Counselling can become more complex when clients are using alcohol or other substances to cope, or when they are affected by the substance use of someone close to them. Counsellors may sometimes feel unsure of their role or whether a referral is needed.
This presentation explores how core counselling skills can remain effective in these situations, highlights key resources available in Australia, and discusses when and where referral may be appropriate.
Rosemary Grubb is a Master ’s-qualified counsellor with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through difficult life circumstances. Her background includes pastoral ministry, work with adolescents in the justice system, and counselling families seeking greater connection and understanding.
For the past five years, she has focused on supporting adolescents and adults experiencing harmful use of alcohol and other drugs. Her professional passion is also informed by personal experience supporting a partner through alcohol dependency and mental illness.
Special Guest Speaker
Jess Hunt will share her personal journey of alcohol recovery and how it led her to become a Kundalini yoga teacher. She regularly speaks at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, sharing her story to support others on their path to recovery, and now guides practices that foster resilience, self-awareness, and well-being.
We will also include another fantastic Discovery Talk by one of our wonderful members
Date
Saturday 11 April 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (UTC+10)Location
Robina Community Centre, Multipurpose Room
1 San Antonio Court, Robina QLD 4226
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ACA Gold Coast Chapter - April 2026
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