Personal Lived Experience – Unique Perspective & Insight
Welcome! I’m Rosanna, the founder of StressCare Solutions, and I’m thrilled you’re here.
Having personally faced the challenges of complex developmental childhood trauma, c-PTSD, suicidal ideation, anxiety, panic attacks, clinical depression, and the heartbreaking loss of a parent to suicide, I know first-hand the devastating effects that burnout can have on our work, relationships and overall well-being.
My personal experience ignited my passion for stress management and is what drives me to help others manage stress in healthy, sustainable ways.
Like many, I once turned to unhealthy coping mechanisms to deal with stress, only to find they exacerbated my struggles and feelings of helplessness. It wasn’t until I reached breaking point—physically, mentally, and emotionally—that I realised I had to change how I was living. That’s when I discovered that self-care isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a transformative, life-changing tool for building resilience and strength, especially in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
For me, self-care became the key to rebuilding my nervous system and dramatically improving my overall health and well-being. It’s a practice that has helped me not only survive, but thrive.
My experience has shown me that self-care is not selfish; in fact, it is essential for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and maintaining a sense of balance and peace in an often, chaotic world. It's a way of resetting our nervous system so that we can cope with life. But here’s the truth: self-care isn’t something we’re born knowing how to do, and it’s often not something that society actively promotes. It’s a skill—one that requires practice, nurturing, and integration into our daily routines. Think of it like a muscle that needs consistent use to grow stronger.
Work Background
With over 35-years of experience training across diverse sectors—medical, health, schools, corporate, government and non-profit, I offer a unique combination of evidence-based techniques and authentic ‘lived experience.’ This allows me to connect deeply with individuals, providing not only practical tools but unique insights that can only come from having walked that difficult path myself.
​Work Experience
Hospital Pharmacist & Patient Educator | Schizophrenia Program - Pharmaceutical Industry | High School Student Mentor | Natural Health Medical Trainer - Australasia | Youth & Family Caseworker & Counsellor | Love Bites High School Program Facilitator | Multicultural Mental Health | Primary School Parent Workshops | Suicide Prevention | Peer Support | GP Surgery Accreditation | Supporting Individuals Living with MS | Aged Care | Community Development & Engagement
Qualifications
* Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hospital) – University of Sydney
* Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional & Environmental Medicine – ACNEM
* Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration – AIM
* Health Promotion Diploma
* Ki Yoga Teaching Diploma
* Workplace Training & Assessment
* Mental Health First Aid Certification
* Patient Advocacy Certification
* Food as Medicine Certification
* Meditation & Mindfulness
* 'Love Bites' Trainer
* Youth Mentoring Certification
* Child Protection Certification
If you’re looking for effective stress management tools and strategies for your team or organisation, I’d love to help.
Contact me at 0402 917 064 or rosanna@stresscare.com.au to get started.