Discovering the Power in Me

In 2010 Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) was approached to see if we would be interested in facilitating a program, Discovering the Power in Me (DPM). DPM has been developed by the Pacific Institute in Seattle and has been specifically tailored to the needs of people who experience traumatic injury.

Current Status

We have two programs coming up - one to be held in Sydney, the other in Canberra.

Sydney Details

The DPM program will be held on the 16th and 17th of February 2012 at the University of Technology Sydney, Level 7, UTS Building 10, 235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007. Please fill out the application form if you would like to attend. 

Canberra Details

The DPM program in Canberra will be held in May - dates to be announced.

About the Program

The program is based around how we think and how our thoughts impact significantly in every facet of our lives. It demonstrates how we let habits, attitudes and beliefs stand in the way of releasing our inner potential. It also reveals how our beliefs and expectations about ourselves, families, and our futures are directly related to our current realities.

DPM is designed to build awareness of how our mind works, and how to control the way we think and how to achieve success in any part of our lives we desire. The program also shows how important it is for those that have suffered a traumatic injury in particular, as well as their families, friends and caregivers, to lock on to the power of the mind, and focus on a productive and contributive future.

Click here to download an Information Sheet about the program.

Program Structure

The program consists of 12 units and is co presented by four people from Canada living with a spinal cord injury through a series of video presentations. The information in the videos unlocks a toolbox of skills and applications that unleash potential in new ways. The skills obtained from the units can be applied immediately, to help anyone reach their goals.

Program duration is generally two days and involves 10 to 15 participants. Each unit involves watching a video followed by a short discussion. Participants are then asked to write answers to a few reflective questions outlined in their video resource manual with the facilitators then directing a group discussion.

Download the Learning Units program Outline. 

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Expressions of Interest

We are currently developing a schedule of events for the next 12 months. To help us plan please complete the Expression of Interest form available here.

Who to contact

For more information about the program please contact: 
Rick Stewart on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  and Nathan Greenfield This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
(Facilitators for the DPM program)

ANYONE can benefit from this program, not just people that have gone through a traumatic injury or situation and we strongly encourage you to join us. We want to share the DPM program with as many people as possible both in our medical establishments and indeed the community.