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In The Media, Press Releases & Educational Background

In The Media

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A woman with short dark hair, wearing a black sleeveless top with a red necklace, appears to be speaking in front of a microphone. Behind her are two women, one with blond hair and the other with gray hair, listening. The setting looks like a news segment.
Screenshot of a news article titled 'New weapons in the fight against strangulation' discussing a public education campaign for West Australians about suffocation and strangulation, dated July 7, 2021.

VIP Guest at the Lodge in Canberra with Australian Prime Minister Turnbull

A woman holding a large ceremonial check made out to Azelene Williams for ten thousand dollars from Westfield Whitford City, with a poster promoting local hero awards in the background.

Westfield Local Hero Award

Santa Maria College Keynote

Ruah 60th Celebration Keynote

Azelene Williams National Finalist for 2015 Mrs Galaxy
Azelene Williams wearing a sash and holding a certificate, standing against a purple background, with a picture frame on her left and a quote on her right. She is Azelene Williams National Finalist at the 2015 Mrs. Galaxy Australia competition.

Mrs Galaxy 2015 National Finalist

  • Mrs Charity for Make A Wish First Runner Up2015

  • Mrs Charity for Wildlife Warriors First Place 2015

  • Mrs Galaxy Best Interview 2015

Keynotes, Podcasts, Media Interviews

TRUSTED BY ORGANISATIONS. FEATURED IN THE MEDIA.

Headshots

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School Presentations

Azelene Williams with blonde hair speaking to a group of students seated in a school gymnasium. The students are wearing uniforms and face masks, and the woman is dressed in a white blouse and jeans.
Azelene Williams - Audience of children sitting in red theater seats watching a presentation on stage with a large screen showing book covers and a woman speaking.
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Azelene Williams - A gymnasium filled with young students sitting on red chairs, facing a woman standing and speaking at the front. There are basketball hoops and a large projection screen displaying the end of a presentation.
Azelene Williams giving a presentation to a group of students in a gymnasium, with a green O'Reilly banner in the background.
Azelene Williams - Students sitting in chairs inside a gymnasium listening to a speaker at the front. The gym has a high ceiling with bright lights and a large climbing wall on the left side. A presentation is projected on a screen in the background.
Azelene Williams in casual clothing and white sneakers is standing on a gymnasium floor, giving a presentation about lung illnesses projected on a screen behind her.
Azelene Williams - A large audience of students dressed in school uniforms seated in an auditorium watching a presentation. A female presenter stands on stage next to a large screen displaying her profile, credentials, and contact information.
Azelene Williams - A large auditorium filled with students and a few adults watching a presentation on a stage. The presentation slide reads 'Clearing the Air' and shows images related to vaping and clean air.
Azelene Williams is speaking into a microphone in front of a large group of students seated in a school auditorium. A presentation slide with images of various fishing and boating equipment is projected on the wall behind her.
Azelene Williams - A large audience of students in uniform sitting in a theater watching a presentation on air quality, with a large screen displaying the title 'Clearing the Air' and images of flags and a person diving.
Azelene Williams - A large group of students wearing blue uniforms are seated in an auditorium facing a woman who appears to be speaking or presenting. The auditorium has black walls and a stage with a black floor.
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Azelene Williams presents a talk titled 'Clearing the Air' on stage to an audience of students in school uniforms. The slide behind her shows a smoky graphic, flags, and text about the path to cleaner air and healthy lungs.
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Azelene Williams giving a presentation about vaping on a projection screen, with a microphone in her hand and her other hand raised, discussing the growth of the vaping industry and its market forecast.
Azelene Williams speaking into a microphone on stage during a presentation about quitting vaping, with a large screen behind her displaying tips for success.
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Corporate Presentations

A woman giving a presentation in front of a screen displaying a collage of photographs, including a book cover titled 'Poison' and pictures of two women smiling. The presentation slide reads 'I survived to tell my story' and includes the logo and nam
A woman standing in front of a poster at a conference, smiling at the camera. The poster is about child abuse prevention and communities for children, with images of children playing and learning.
A woman in a red dress giving a presentation in a conference room. A large screen behind her displays a slide titled 'Survivor of Intimate Partner Violence as a Teen', with a photo, bullet points, and a signature. There are tables decorated with oran
A woman with short dark hair speaking at a podium outdoors with a microphone, wearing a patterned dress with cut-out shoulders, and standing in front of green trees and buildings.
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A woman in glasses and a white sleeveless dress speaking into a microphone at a podium, holding notes, at an event hosted by the Beer & Beef Club Perth. Behind her are banners, one with a blue logo reading "Beer & Beef Club Perth" and another with a
Multiple photos of women at an event, including a woman giving a speech at a podium, women in formal attire posing for pictures, and a woman receiving an award.
A woman standing in front of a presentation slide titled "EQUALITY FOR SAFETY" by the United Nations Association of Australia. The slide features photographs and names of four women and their titles, focusing on themes of gender equality and diversit
A woman sitting at a table with a laptop, gesturing with her hands, and a presentation slide titled 'Clearing the Air' on the screen.
Woman being interviewed with a red SBS News microphone, standing in front of banners for Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Walter+Eliza Hall.
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Trusted by Organisations. Remembered by Audiences.

  • Alicia Prescott - Family and Domestic Violence Specialist

    “Azelene was raw, engaging and incredibly inspiring. She has a rare ability to speak about difficult experiences in a way that feels safe, relatable and empowering. Our audience laughed, reflected and walked away feeling motivated to make positive changes in their own lives. If you want a speaker who brings energy, authenticity and real-world insight, thank you Azelene your keynote left its mark.” 

  • Justine O'Malley - Social Worker - Educator and Counseller

    “Azelene's lived experience presentation and keynote brings a depth to the conversation about family and domestic violence that no statistics ever could. Her willingness to speak openly and honestly about her journey, is a powerful act of advocacy. I have used Azelene as a keynote speaker at Edith Cowan University multiple times and at other organisations I work for.”

  • Year 10 student - All Saints College

    “The presentation was engaging and different from the monotonous vaping/drugs/sexting/law presentations we've had in the past. I really liked how she wasn't afraid to share her own past experiences so we could learn from them. She also didn't just lecture us about why we shouldn't vape; instead, she gave us the facts about vapes that are often hidden from young people. I enjoyed the presentation very much.”

  • Emma Louise - School Chaplain  

    I went along to a Vaping workshop Azelene was presenting on in my local community.  I found the presentation engaging and the content extremely informative coming away empowered to share this message with the children and youth I work with.  Azelene speaks clearly and with confidence as she shares from lived experience.  Highly recommend.

  • Year 8 student - Chisholm Catholic

    I struggle with self-harm. I don't vape, but I found links between that and self-harm in this presentation. I found reasons to quit self-harm and found ways to manage it. I love how the presenter was open about her own experience, and I am looking into getting professional support after I heard her presentation. She was that good!

  • Year 10 student - All Saints College says

    The presentation was engaging and different from the monotonous vaping / drugs / sexting / law presentations we've had in the past. I really liked how she wasn't afraid to share her own past experiences so we could learn from them. She also didn't just lecture us about why we shouldn't vape; instead, she gave us the facts about vapes that are often hidden from young people. I enjoyed the presentation very much.

  • Year 12 student - Mother Teresa Catholic College says

    Azelene Williams was one of the best presenters I've ever heard as a presenter in my school.  She was very confident and well-spoken.  Most presentations I attend are usually dull and tiring, but Azelene's presentation informed me and made me want to know more.  Her storytelling was engaging and very powerful.   

  • Bac Danze - Head of Year 9 Prindiville Catholic College

    “Azelene presented Vaping Clearing The Air to our Year 9 cohort earlier this year. This presentation was highly relevant to students and they were engaged by her personal stories and the real-life consequences that were shared – it certainly left students with something to think about. Thank you, Azelene!”

  • Fiona de Courcier - Head of Year 11 Iona Presentation College

    "Azelene captivated everyone with her lived experience keynote, sharing her personal story in a way that was both moving and enlightening. She engaged with the students brilliantly, staying afterwards to answer questions and share her valuable resources. Her passion and dedication made a lasting impact on everyone in the room. Azelene was well organised with great communication about the planning and preparation leading up to the day, she was flexible with our venue, and we thank her for her knowledge and resources on dealing domestic and family violence and trauma driven addictions. I highly recommend Azelene’s keynote and presentations."

  • John Boyne - LinkedIn

    “I recently listened to your keynote and I have also spent some time with your book, and what lingered for me was the way you allow the work to unfold without urgency how the emotional weight seems to accumulate quietly rather than announce itself.  There’s a steadiness to the voice that feels deeply considered, and I found myself returning to certain passages simply to sit with them a little longer.  I’m always grateful when a book invites that kind of attention rather than demand it. I wanted to send a brief note of my appreciation,”

  • Julie McCulloch - Social Worker, Service Delivery Manager – Mental Health and Youth at Rise

    “Azelene is a deeply values-driven professional who consistently goes above and beyond to support individuals from all walks of life. Azelene is extremely passionate about ensuring the next generation of Social Workers are well equipped to uphold and deliver core social work values, and is committed to fostering learning, growth, and high-quality practice.  Her insight into trauma, combined with her lived and professional experience, brings a rare depth to her practice through her keynotes, workshops and clinical supervision. This enables her to engage with sensitivity, authenticity, and a strong understanding of the complexities faced by those she supports.”

  • Eleanor Ingram, Senior Advisor Diversity and Equity at Curtin University

    “I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Azelene at the United Nations Association of Australia’s Equality for Safety event. Azelene is a powerful and authentic speaker who connects with her audience from the moment she steps onto the stage. She shares her story with honesty, warmth and humour while delivering practical messages that stay with you long after the event. Her presentation was moving, inspiring and genuinely unforgettable. I would highly recommend Azelene to any organisation looking for a speaker who can create meaningful and lasting impact.”

  • Educational Background

    • Bachelor of Social Work Edith Cowan University, Australia – 2020

    • ACA Approved Clinical Supervision - Clinical Supervision Services 2025

    • Cert. Hypnotherapy Inner Results - 2025

    • Dip. Art Therapy and Sex Oxford School of Learning 2024

    • Dip. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Centre of Excellence, Manchester, UK – 2021

    • Dip. Community Services Work TAFE, Australia – 2014

    • Dip. Holistic Counselling – Sand tray, Clay and Art Therapy Sophia College, Australia – 2012

    Professional Program Facilitator

    • Tuning in to Teens Facilitator

    • Protective Behaviours Facilitator

    • Kimochis Facilitator

    • AASW – Australian Association of Social Workers – Current

    • ACA – Australian Counselling Association – Current

    • ABH – American Board of Hypnotherapy – Current

    • ACA Approved Clinical Supervision - Clinical Supervision Services 2025

    • Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision - Clinical Supervision Services 2025

    • Addiction Recovery Coach Certification - Certified Coaching Mastery 2025

    • Tuning in to Teens Professional Training - The University of Melbourne 2025

    • Cert. Art Therapy Practitioner Course - International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine - 2024

    • When Psychedelics Hurt: Psychedelic Unpleasant Experiences as a Pathway to Healing – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • The Seven Myths of Addiction – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • Healing the Wounds of Trauma – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • Compassionate Inquiry – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • When the Body Says “No”: Listening to Our Stress & Re-connecting with Our Self – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • The Biology of Loss: How to Foster Resilience when Attachment are Impaired – Gabor Maté, MD – 2024

    • Trauma-Informed Yoga – 2023

    • Circle of Security Four-Day Training – 2021

    • Safe & Together™ Model CORE Training – Safe & Together Institute – 2020

    • Couple Counselling – Institution: Sophia College – 2020

    • NDIS Workers Orientation Module – NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission – 2020

    • Cert. COVID-19: Adapting Child Protection Case Management – Institution: University of Strathclyde and Celcis – 2020

    • Cert. Kimochis®, Social and emotional tools for practicing emotional self-regulation and positive relationships – Institution: Kimochis® – 2019

    • Cert.eSafetyWomen—online training for frontline workers – Institution: eSafety Women Commissioner – 2019

    • Cert. Domestic Violence Response TrainingInstitution: LifeLine – 2013 refresher training completed in 2018

    • Public Speakers University – Institution: Andy Harrington – 2015

    • Cert. Sexual Intelligence Professional TrainingInstitution: Relationships Australia – 2013

    • Pre & Post Abortion Professional Training – Institution: Doctors for Life – 2001

    • 2020 Westfield Local Hero 2020 – Received $10 000 Grant

    • Local Heroes for Westfield Whitford City Shopping Centre Finalist 2020

    • Nominated for Telstra Business Women’s Awards 2018

    • Australian Mumpreneur Award Finalist Making a Difference Non-Profit 2016

    • Australian Mumpreneur Awards Finalist Big Ideas Award 2016

    • Mrs Galaxy 2015 National Finalist

    • Mrs Charity for Make A Wish First Runner Up2015

    • Mrs Charity for Wildlife Warriors First Place 2015

    • Winner of the Nifnex Influential 100 Business Awards 2015

    • Keynote Speaker & Presenter

      • Beer & Beef Club - Perth Anual Fundraiser for Ruah Communities 2025

      • Keynote School Presentations – Addressed over 130,000 students between 2022 and 2024

      • Parliament House Perth WA, addressing 10 News First 2022

      • Zonta Club of Perth 16 Days of Activism Dinner 2022

      • Swan Alliance Networking Breakfast 2021

      • ECU Guest Presenter CSV 1203 – 2021

      • Water Corporation FDV Workshop – 2021

      • FLPA Western Australia Conference – 2021

      • St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary School FDV Teachers Workshop – 2021

      • Midland March that Matters 2020

      • ECU Guest Presenter for CSV 1203 Group 2 – 2020

      • ECU Guest Presenter for CSV 1203 Group 1 – 2020

      • Australian Speak Easy Association Conference Melbourne – 2018

      • Train Smart Australia – 2018

      • Kidzucate End of Year Ball – 2017

      • Wanneroo Business Association – 2017

      • Joondalup Business Station Women’s Day Event – 2017

      • Sixty27 Open Mic Night – 2016

      • Kidzucate End of Year Ball – 2015

      Guest & Guest of Honour

      • 16 Days in WA Stop Violence Against Women Breakfast at Casino – 2020

      • Genetics of Stuttering Study – 2019

      • Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull’s Event at The Lodge – 2018

      • Parliament House Canberra – 2018

      • Joondalup Citizen of the Year Awards – Recipient 2017 

      • Parliament House Perth – 2016

      • Moore Campaign Dinner – 2016

      • eSmart City of Wanneroo – 2016

      • City of Wanneroo Community Event – Guest 2015

      • Pride of Australia Awards Ceremony- 2015

      • Pride of Australia Awards Ceremony – 2014

      • Youth for Human Right Awards Brussels, Belgium – 2014

      • Australia Galaxy Pageant – 2014

  • Radio Interviews

    • ABC - Peter Barr Great Southern Morning Show - October 2025

    • ABC – Peter Barr Great Southern Morning Show – November 2023

    • ABC – Peter Barr Great Southern Morning Show – September 2023

    • Sen Spirit 621 Southwest – 2023 Second interview

    • Sen Spirit 621 Southwest – 2023 First interview

    • ABC Radio – 2020

    • ABC Radio – 2019

    • 89.7 FM Twin Cities FM – 2019

    • 89.7 FM Twin Cities FM – 2017

    • 107.3 HFM – 2017

    • 95.3 FM World Radio – 2016

    • 89.7 FM Twin Cities FM – 2015

    • 98.5 Sonshine FM – 2015

    • 98.5 Sonshine FM – 2014

    • 98.5 Sonshine FM – 2014

    Television Interviews

    • 10 News First – 2020

    • Channel 10 – 2019

    • ABC – 2019

    • SBS – 2019

    • 7 News Australia -2019

    • 9 News Australia – 2019

    • Today – 2017

    • Ten News – 2015

    • The Couch – 2015

    • Today Tonight – 2014

    • Sunrise – 2014

    • The Couch – 2014

    Newspaper and Magazines

    • Disruptors Magazinne - 2024

    • The Business Interviewer - 2024

    • The West Australian – 2023

    • The Gazette – 2022

    • The West Australian – 2021

    • The Weekend West – 2020

    • The West Australian – 2020

    • Ruah Communities Annual Report – 2019

    • Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Newsletter – 2019

    • Joondalup Times – 2018

    • Joondalup Times – 2017

    • Wanneroo Times – 2016

    • Joondalup & Wanneroo Times – 2016

    • Merise – 2015

    • Take5 – 2015

    • The Sunday Times – 2015

    • Joondalup Times – 2015

    • The Sunday Times – 2014

    • Merise – 2014

    • North Coast Weekender – 2014

    • Joondalup Times – 2014

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    2. All Saints College

    3. Alta 1 College

    4. Annandale Christian School

    5. Aranmore Catholic college

    6. Atwell College

    7. Austin Cove Baptist College

    8. Aveley Secondary College

    9. Balcatta High School

    10. Balga Senior High School

    11. Batemans Bay High School

    12. Baw Baw Shire Council

    13. Bede Polding College

    14. Belridge Secondary College

    15. Bentleigh Secondary College

    16. Berry street School

    17. Birdwood High school

    18. Bishop Druitt College

    19. Bishop McGuiness Catholic HS

    20. Bishops, Diocesan college

    21. Braidwood Central School

    22. Brisbane Bayside State College

    23. Brisbane Christian college

    24. Bunbury Baptist College

    25. Bunbury Catholic College

    26. Byford Secondary College

    27. Calwell High School

    28. Camberwell Girls Grammar School

    29. Carey Baptist college

    30. Carine

    31. Casino High School

    32. Catholic Regional college St Albans

    33. CBC Fremantle

    34. Cheltenham Secondary College

    35. Chisholm Catholic College

    36. Circular Head Christian School

    37. Communicare Academy

    38. Coomealla HS

    39. Corpus Christi College

    40. Court Grammar

    41. Craigmore high School

    42. Crookwell HS

    43. Darling Range Sports College

    44. Darwin High School

    45. De La salle

    46. Department of Communities

    47. Dianella Secondary College

    48. Divine Mercy College

    49. Duncraig Senior High School

    50. Durbanville

    51. Eastern Goldfields College

    52. Eden College

    53. Edmund Rice College

    54. Edmund Rice College - Bindoon

    55. Eltham College

    56. Emmanuel Catholic College

    57. Emmanuel Christian community School

    58. Emmanuel College

    59. Engadine High School

    60. FCJ Benalla

    61. Fitzroy High School

    62. Fremantle College

    63. Fremantle College Quote Sent

    64. Geraldton Grammar School

    65. Gouburn HS

    66. Grace Christian School

    67. Grafton Public School - Primary Campus

    68. Greenwood College

    69. Hammond Park SC

    70. Hammond Park Secondary College

    71. Hampton Senior High School

    72. Harrisdale SHS

    73. Helena College

    74. Henderson College

    75. Hennessy Catholic College

    76. Holy Cross College

    77. Hurlstone Agriculture High School

    78. Iona Presentation College

    79. Jerrabomberra Public school

    80. John Curtin College

    81. John Wollaston Anglican Community School

    82. Kalamunda SHS

    83. Kandos High School

    84. Keira High School

    85. Kelmscott Senior High School

    86. Kennedy Baptist College

    87. Kennedy Baptist College

    88. Kenridge Laerskool Suid Afrika

    89. Kenridge Primary

    90. Kent Street SHS

    91. Killester College

    92. Kolbe Catholic College

    93. La Salle College

    94. Lake Joondalup Baptist College

    95. Lavalla Catholic College

    96. Leeming Senior High School

    97. Lesmurdie SHS

    98. Lumen Christi College

    99. Mackillop College

    100. Macksville High School

    101. Maclean High school

    102. Mandurah Catholic College

    103. Manea Senior College

    104. Mater Dei College

    105. Mazenod College

    106. Melbourne Girls Grammar

    107. Melville Senior High School

    108. Mercedes College

    109. Merici College

    110. Mindarie Senior College

    111. Mission Australia

    112. Morley Senior High School

    113. Moruya High School

    114. Mother Teresa Catholic College

    115. Mount Lawley SHS

    116. Mount Lilydale Mercy college

    117. Mulwaree HS

    118. Nagle Catholic College

    119. Narara Valley High School

    120. Nazareth College

    121. Newman College

    122. North Lake Senior campus

    123. Notre Dame College

    124. Nudgee College

    125. O'Loughlin catholic College

    126. Our Lady of Mercy College

    127. Oxford Falls Grammar

    128. Paralowie R12 School

    129. Penrhos College

    130. Peter Moyes Anglican

    131. Pinjarra Senior High School

    132. PLC

    133. Prendeville Catholic College

    134. Queanbeyan High School

    135. Ridge View Secondary College

    136. Rockingham Senior High

    137. Roleystone Community College

    138. Sacre Coeur

    139. Safety Bay Senior High

    140. Santa Maria College

    141. Scots College

    142. Seton Catholic College

    143. Shearwater, the Mullimbimby Steiner School

    144. Shepparton Ace

    145. Shepparton Christian College

    146. Shire of Harvey

    147. Shire of Serpentine

    148. South Coast Baptist college

    149. South Grafton High School

    150. South Grafton Public School

    151. Southern River college

    152. St Anthonys Catholic College

    153. St Brigid's College Lesmurdie

    154. St Brigids College

    155. St Catherines School

    156. St Columas College - Essendon

    157. St Francis Xavier College

    158. St Georges Anglican Grammar School

    159. St Georges College

    160. St Hilda's Anglican Girls School

    161. St James Anglican School

    162. St John Bosco College

    163. St Luke's College

    164. St Marks

    165. St Marys Catholic College

    166. St Marys Coptic Orthodox College

    167. St Norbert College

    168. St Paul's Anglican Grammar

    169. St Peters Lutheran College

    170. Subiaco Primary School

    171. Swan Valley Anglican Community School

    172. Templestowe College

    173. Tennant Creek High School

    174. Traf High School

    175. Ursula Frayne Catholic College

    176. Wallan Secondary College

    177. Warragul Regional College

    178. Warrnambool College

    179. Westbourne Grammar School

    180. Whitford Junior Football Club

    181. Willetton Senior High School

    182. Yanchep Secondary College

    183. Youth Futures Community School

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What trauma does to your nervous system and how to calm it

Trauma doesn’t just affect the mind – it affects the nervous system and the body. In this video, Azelene Williams, accredited social worker and counsellor, explains how trauma changes the nervous system and why people may feel anxious, numb, overwhelmed, or unsafe even when life appears stable.

You’ll also be guided through a gentle hand-on-chest regulation technique to help your body feel safer during moments of emotional overwhelm. This channel offers trauma-informed, evidence-informed education and practical tools to support healing and nervous system regulation.

This content is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional mental health or medical care. If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis support service in your country.

Books

  • Book cover titled 'Fertility Road to Hell and Back' by Azelene Williams, featuring a woman sitting with her knees drawn up, head down, in a black top and jeans on a blurred background.

    INFERTILITY

    Road to Hell and Back

    ISBN-13: 978-1616670993

    I Love being a woman. To me it is a privilege and there is nothing more satisfying. I appreciate being honored and cherished for my femininity for after all, I am the potential mother of the next generation...

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  • A book titled "Broken: Breaking the Silence" by Azelene Williams. The cover features a photo of a woman with long dark hair, a part of her face is covered with tape that reads "Stop Domestic Abuse," and there is handwritten text at the bottom that says "Survivor of Domestic Violence."

    BROKEN

    Breaking the Silence

    ISBN-13: 978-0646983905

    It's close to midnight on a Saturday evening in early January 1993, but instead of reveling in the party atmosphere of the New Year like most 20-year olds, I am lying completely motionless on the cold, hard floor...

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  • A children's workbook titled 'kidsucate Take-A-Stand' with a cartoon girl giving a thumbs-up. The workbook is for children ages 6 to 12 and promotes building child and youth resilience, created by Azelene Williams.

    Take-A-Stand

    Healthy Behaviors Development Program

    [ Child Workbook ]

    ISBN-13:​ 978-0646964775

    As soon as children begin to interact with others, we can begin to teach them not to be bullies and not to be bullied. We can give them words for their feelings, limit...

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  • Cover of a program titled 'Kidzucate Take-A-Stand Against Bullying' with an illustration of a smiling girl with pigtails giving a thumbs up, and text indicating it is a professional program for children aged 6 to 12 years old.

    Take-A-Stand

    Healthy Behaviours Development Program

    [ Professional Manual ]

    ISBN-13: 978-0646965062

    As soon as children begin to interact with others, we can begin to teach them not to be bullies and not to be bullied. We can give them words for their feelings, limit...

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  • A 3D rendering of a book titled 'From Fear to Freedom Workbook' by Azelene Williams, featuring a female figure with a flowing purple scarf or cape on the cover.

    From Fear to Freedom:

    Healthy Boundaries workbook

    I acknowledge where you are, I've been there too. Hence the reason why I've created this intimate, transformational healing program for you to follow. Each question will guide you closer to...

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  • Professional Services Disclaimer

    Azelene Williams is an ACA Level 2 Registered Counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. She provides counselling, professional supervision, social work services, educational programmes, workshops, school presentations and keynote speaking within her qualifications, experience and professional scope of practice.

    Counselling and Social Work Services

    Counselling and social work services provide professional support, education and practical strategies. They are not a substitute for medical care, psychiatric treatment, diagnosis or emergency mental health services.

    Azelene Williams does not provide crisis intervention or acute mental health care. Information provided through this website does not establish a counsellor–client or therapeutic relationship. Such a relationship begins only after both parties have completed the appropriate intake and consent process.

    Confidentiality, its limitations and any applicable reporting obligations will be explained before counselling or supervision services begin.

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    While reasonable care is taken to provide accurate and current information, no educational resource can account for every person’s circumstances. You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified professional before acting on information that may affect your physical health, mental health, safety or legal rights.

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