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Finding Your Strength Again: Trauma-Informed Kickboxing Comes to Spotswood
Mind in Mind Psychology is partnering with Conscious Combat Club to bring an 8-week trauma-informed kickboxing course to Spotswood. Learn what trauma-informed kickboxing involves, what to expect from the program, and how movement can support choice, boundaries and body awareness.
EMDR Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and Common Myths Debunked
Learn what EMDR therapy involves, how it works, what it may help with, and the truth behind some common misconceptions about EMDR.
Why do I feel like I’m carrying everything... and still can’t catch up?
Why does it feel like everything needs your attention? Explore perfectionism, people-pleasing, burnout, and what it can mean to stop treating every responsibility like it’s made of glass.
Talking to Your Child about Starting Therapy
Starting therapy can feel like a big step for both parents and children. This guide shares practical ways to explain therapy, respond to your child’s questions, and help them feel more comfortable about their first session.
Finding Balance When The World Feels Heavy
Finding balance with social media and the news can be difficult when the world feels heavy. This post explores acceptance, community engagement, strategic rest, and mindful media consumption.
Big Feelings, Brave Kids: Helping Grade 1 & 2 Children Build Resilience and Emotional Regulation
Helping Grade 1 and Grade 2 children build resilience and emotional regulation skills to manage big emotions, navigate challenges, and grow in confidence through Mind in Mind Psychology’s Mighty Minds programme.
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria in Primary School Kids: 7 Tips for Parents
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a term sometimes used to describe intense emotional responses to perceived criticism, failure, or rejection. Learn what this may look like in primary school children and explore seven practical ways parents can support their child through big emotions.
Artificial Intelligence and Mental Health: Where Should We Draw the Line?
Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly common in everyday life, with many people now turning to AI chatbots for emotional support and mental health advice. While AI can offer information and help organise thoughts, it cannot replace the empathy, clinical judgement, and human connection that form the foundation of psychological care. This article explores the benefits, limitations, and risks of relying on AI for mental health support, and why professional help remains essential for lasting wellbeing.
Navigating the Loss of the Life We Planned: Adapting to Chronic Health Diagnoses
A chronic health diagnosis can affect far more than our physical wellbeing. It can challenge our sense of identity, alter future plans, and bring unexpected grief. This article explores how self-compassion, acceptance, and psychological flexibility can support us as we adapt to life's unexpected changes.
Why do I stay up late even when I’m exhausted?
If you’ve ever felt exhausted but still can’t switch off at night, you’re not alone. This explores what might be happening in your mind when the day finally quiets down.
Why is my child so anxious? When anxiety is the smoke, not the fire
When a child is anxious, it can feel like anxiety is the problem. But often, anxiety is the signal, not the source. Learn how to look beneath the surface and support your child with understanding, not just reassurance.
Mindfulness and Managing Uncertainty
Discover how mindfulness can help you manage uncertainty by reducing anxiety, enhancing emotional regulation, and fostering resilience. Learn practical strategies to stay grounded during challenging times.
Coping with Cancer: Emotional & Psychological Support for Patients
A cancer diagnosis can turn life upside down—emotionally, mentally, and physically. This blog explores how to recognise signs of psychological distress and introduces practical, compassionate ways to support your wellbeing. Learn how cancer emotional support and psychological support for cancer patients can help you or a loved one navigate this challenging journey with greater resilience and care.
Adult Autism & ADHD Assessments: Should I Get Assessed?
Many adults are exploring the possibility of being neurodivergent, often after recognizing similar traits in their children or reflecting on lifelong challenges. This blog delves into the reasons behind late diagnoses of autism and ADHD, weighing the benefits and drawbacks of seeking an assessment. It also outlines what to expect during the screening process and provides resources for further support.
When the Body Speaks: Understanding Conversion and Somatization through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Chronic pain, neurological symptoms, or digestive issues without a clear medical cause can be perplexing and distressing. This blog delves into how trauma can manifest physically through conditions like conversion disorder and somatization. By adopting a trauma-informed perspective, we explore how the body communicates unresolved psychological distress, offering insights into the mind-body connection and pathways toward healing
Understanding Childhood Trauma: Recognising the Signs
Childhood trauma can shape emotional and behavioural development in lasting ways. Learn to recognise the signs and explore trauma-informed support from psychologists in Melbourne.
Persistent pain: Is it all in your head?
Persistent pain can feel overwhelming, but it’s rarely “all in your head.” Discover how the mind influences pain perception and learn about effective psychological strategies that support pain management and healing.
How EMDR can unlock your brain’s natural healing power
EMDR therapy is a powerful, evidence-based approach to healing from trauma. Learn how it supports your brain’s natural processing system and helps you move forward.
A Psychologist's Role in Functional Neurological Disorder
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) causes neurological symptoms without structural damage. Discover common signs, treatment options, and how psychological support plays a key role in recovery.
Understanding Job Burnout vs. Work Stress
Job burnout goes beyond normal work stress, leading to emotional and physical exhaustion. Learn how to identify burnout symptoms and explore strategies for managing your wellbeing