Grant Summersfield
University of Auckland – Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Professional Overview
Grant has combined his love of the outdoors and psychology to become a well-established expert in providing group and individual Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in an Adventure Learning Environment. Grant’s methods and practice have achieved massive success in addressing problematic youth behaviour and family dysfunction. Grant has delivered CBT and Adventure Therapy programs and trained practitioners for over 10 years.
Grant was responsible for creating the program design and directing the delivery of an “Early Intervention Youth Boot Camp” from 2013 to 2015, which was fully funded by the Queensland Government. Grant was fortunate to have his intervention methods featured Nationally on the ABC’s “7:30 Report” over a two-part documentary. This documentary was most favourably received by the general public and Grant was subsequently invited to present his program to the Psychology Faculty at both Bond University and Griffith University.
In 2015, the Queensland Government commissioned an extensive independent program evaluation of all Queensland Government funded Youth Boot Camps. This evaluation, conducted by KPMG, concluded that Grant’s Gold Coast Youth Boot Camp was the most effective of all the Queensland Boot Camp providers. Specifically, KPMG determined that the program delivery was consistent with empirically evidenced theory and that designed outcomes had been achieved.
Adventure Therapy is a highly effective method to address a wide range of behavioural concerns with youth and families. Programs are adaptable to target particular concerns and can be group based or individual.
ABC 7:30 Report
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cM0H19A1WEM
https://youtube.com/watch?v=l2YQ6o7PJvI
Professional Qualifications
- Auckland University – Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
- Nurtured Heart Approach – Advanced Trainer Qualification– Trained by Founder Howard Glasser
- Aggression Replacement Training (CBT Based) – Master Trainer Qualification
- Changing Habits & Reaching Targets (CBT Based) – Master Trainer Qualification
Lara Davenport (OAM)
Bond University – Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
My Why?
Life is an adventure, why not enjoy every moment share those experiences with others.
What excites me is sharing knowledge and skills that assists communities, teams and individuals to THRIVE.
My heart sings after a swim in the ocean, walking barefoot on the sand, laughing and listening to music around the campfire under the stars, and sharing life experiences with loved ones.
Living each day of life’s adventure with curiously…
Background History
Olympic Gold Medalist, Lara Davenport OAM was a member of the Australian Swimming Team for over 10 years, the highlight of her career was competing at the 2008 Olympic Games as part of the team that won a Gold Medal in the 4 x 200 freestyle Relay. Lara was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2009 for her service to Sport and the community.
Since completing her sporting career, Lara has enjoyed a multi- disciplinary career combining health & wellbeing, education, and leadership development, walking alongside Australia’s First Nations People in rural and remote communities in the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. Lara is a multi- cultural, spiritual woman, and first generation Australian that values the human family and lives in a cultural way.
A current member of the Olympic Education Commission Lara recognises that we are part of an International community and that having the courage to participate is more important than winning. Lara’s diverse academic background spans interests areas including: Psychology (Bachelor of Social Science Psychology, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) practitioner, Mindfulness Teacher Trainer, Positive Psychology, Sociology and Cross cultural awareness), strengths/needs based practice, health promotion and public health.
Skill Set: Foster Relationships; Educator; Motivator; and Advocate
Exercise for Mind and Body: Swimming, Surfing, Music and Reading
Further information:
Website: laradavenport.com.au
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laradavenportoam/