Amanda is captivating and enthusiastic keynote speaker who draws from the latest research findings and innovations to provide thought-provoking, informative and uplifting presentations.
While Amanda is well-known for speaking about the great taboo of sex and intimacy after illness, she also presents about enhancing energy, healthy lifestyle changes, overcoming addiction and releasing past trauma. Amanda shares simple techniques and motivational change management strategies to inspire.
With a warm and engaging style, Amanda is a master at sharing complex and often confronting material as she dispels myths, breaks down jargon and empowers and inspires her audience.
Many people experience changes to intimate and sexual aspects of their lives after a diagnosis of cancer. Yet it has been well documented that sexuality remains one of the greatest taboo topics in patient/health professional communication. Dr Amanda Hordern has experience as a Breast Care Nurse, Nurse Counsellor and Lecturer. In an interactive, sensitive and humorous style, Amanda will provide practical strategies to assist women in communicating about sexuality and intimacy after a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Carers Couch – Couch Talk Series
A cancer diagnosis, and subsequent treatment, can present a whole range of confronting challenges, both for the person with the illness and their loved ones.
In this episode, Dr Amanda Hordern talks about the ways that cancer can affect intimacy and sexuality within a relationship, particularly when the partner of the person with cancer is also their carer.
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29 November 2021
Dr Amanda Hordern covers topics such as what we mean by sexuality and intimacy, the effects of the natural ageing process, impact of blood cancer and treatments, communication and practical strategies.
2-3 December 2021
In this presentation, Dr Amanda Hordern focuses on practical strategies to support people to reprogram their mindset to enhance sexual confidence and self esteem.
19 September 2022
Dr Amanda Hordern and Breast Care Nurse Andrea Cannon answer the difficult questions about sex, intimacy and body confidence after cancer.
10th October 2022
Amanda explains how the latest findings from clinical hypnotherapy, neuroscience brain retraining techniques and mindfulness can assist you to break the cycle of fear and ‘negative thought viruses’ and reset your mind and body to a happier, calmer place.
10th October 2022
Amanda explains how the latest findings from clinical hypnotherapy, neuroscience brain retraining techniques and mindfulness can assist you to break the cycle of fear and ‘negative thought viruses’ and reset your mind and body to a happier, calmer place.
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