Welcome to me, LavenderTea.

[LavenderTea]

Hello one and all!

I'm new to the BeyondBlue forums, so I thought I'd start by introducing myself so you can get to know me a little bit.

I'm 24, female, and do actually drink lavender tea. My favourite things to do in my spare time include reading fiction novels, and going hiking. I'm currently completing my Master of Professional Psychology which is just a fancy way of saying that I want to help people when I finally start working.

I'm going to be around on the forums on Wednesday and Thursday mornings, and will be trying my best to listen and support you, as most of you do for one another already.

So that's me... HI!

[smallwolf]

LavenderTea,

Hello and welcome. You like lavender tea. I go to Hot Chocolate. Good to have you here. All the best.

Tim

[LavenderTea]

Thank you all!

You're right Nat, I was one of those people before I started here, but you and Croix are right in saying that the forums are a unique and resourceful place so I'm glad I can to be here.

Tim... I can never say no to a hot chocolate! Thanks for the welcome 😄

[geoff]

Hello Lavender Tea, I'd like to offer you a very warm welcome to the site, and I believe you are the first Mentor to the forum, that in itself is an honour to be proud of.

The forum has grown considerably since it started years ago and all of us certainly look forward to the pleasure of your company and what you can bring to the site.

Best Wishes.

Geoff.

[LavenderTea]

Thanks Geoff!

And you have the special Life Membership badge, the honour is all mine! I'm looking forward to helping anywhere possible, and from learning all I can from members like you.

Happy posting!

[Ggrand]

Hello Lavender Tea,

I would also like to say hello and to welcome you to the wonderful forum family that I'm honoured to be a part of..

Im not sure what placement means but I'm guessing it's part of your training....

Lavender tea, I haven't tried that...but I'm always burning my Lavender scented candles when I need them...

I hope your days are good days.. and you continue to thrive in your chosen career.. Well done..

kind and caring thoughts..

Grandy..

I

[LavenderTea]

Hey there Grandy!

Thank you for your welcoming words.

You're right on it - placement is just some extra training. So I'm studying full time at uni, completing my Masters degree in Psychology, and am doing a few hours per week at BB to learn, gain more experience in helping others with their mental health and wellbeing, and to share some of my knowledge where I can.

It's quite interesting... it doesn't taste how it smells... quite interesting!

Thank you very much! I hope your days are good too.

LT.

[startingnew]

Hello LavenderTea

its been lovley seeing you around the forums, how are you finding being here?

[LavenderTea]

Hey starting new,

Thank you for your welcome. I'm really enjoying being on the online forums. Being able to "listen to" other people's experiences is very insightful, and I'm learning so much. I only hope that I am being helpful too!

Happy posting!

LT.