Hummingbird Therapies in Mackay, Queensland | Occupational therapist

Hummingbird Therapies

Locality: Mackay, Queensland

Address: 110 Sydney Street 4740 Mackay, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.hummingbirdtherapies.com.au

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25.01.2022 When kids are overwhelmed by big emotions, the feeling part of your brain isn't communication with the smart thinking part of your brain. This articles looks at helping kids to regulate their emotions and calm down. Https://childmind.org/artic/how-to-help-children-calm-down/

23.01.2022 "Children seek attention in order to feel safe/regulated. If they feel disregulated and disconnected from their parents, they instinctually feel insecure, so they make a connection bid. Often times, their connection bid is whining, aggression, misbehavior. This isn’t conscious or manipulative. Children are wired to seek connection with parents and explore boundaries. Connection is energy.... Children THRIVE on the energy we give them. Connection doesn’t require us sitting on the floor playing games we don’t enjoy. Connection can be created during routine activities. It’s about our energy and intention. We find those little moments to make eye contact, warm smiles, and soft touches. We can offer strong moments of connection by checking-in with ourselves to see if our energy aligns with our body language with our attention, intention, thoughts, and actions." Source: Caley Kukla

22.01.2022 This is a really important article from Karen at Hey Sigmund about how to open a dialogue with children and young people about racism and the protests that have been taking place all around the world. https://www.heysigmund.com/how-to-talk-to-children-about-r/

21.01.2022 As governments are trying to figure out how to ease back into a new normal, please remember: Some people don’t agree with the suggested reopening.... that’s okay. Be kind. Some people are still planning to stay at home.... that’s okay. Be kind.... Some are still scared of getting the virus and a second wave happening.... that’s okay. Be kind. Some are sighing with relief to go back to work knowing they may possibly save their business or their homes....that’s okay. Be kind. Some are thankful they can finally have a surgery they have put off....that’s okay. Be kind. Some will be able to attend interviews after weeks without a job....that’s okay. Be kind. Some will wear masks for weeks....that’s okay. Be kind. Some people will rush out to get the hair or nails done.... that’s okay. Be kind. The point is, everyone has different viewpoints/feelings and that’s okay. Be kind. We each have a different story. If you need to stay home, stay home. But be kind. If you go out, just respect others when in public and be kind! Don’t judge fellow humans because you’re not in their story. We all are in different emotional, financial and mental states than we were months ago. So remember, be kind. Sourced and shared from: WA Health Playful Possibilities

21.01.2022 This is a great little tool for conversations starters when talking to your kids

19.01.2022 So important and so validating!

19.01.2022 Here are some ways to free children from negative thoughts about themselves and steer them towards more constructive self-acceptance. childmind.org//how-to-help-kids-who-are-too-hard-on-themse

18.01.2022 Happy Friday https://www.bananatreelog.com//daily-dose-of-happiness-che

18.01.2022 HAPPY WEAR IT PURPLE DAY WIP was founded in 2010 in response to global stories of real teenagers, real heartache and their very real responses. In 2010, several rainbow young people took their own lives following bullying and harassment resulting from the lack of acceptance of their sexuality or gender identity. WIP Day 2020 is all about being apart of the CHANGE Be part of a movement that has the potential to save thousands of lives. visit www.wearitpurple.org for more info.

17.01.2022 Happy weekend https://mymodernmet.com/christian-spencer-rainbow-hummingb/

16.01.2022 CHRISTMAS CLOSURE The staff at Hummingbird Therapies would like to wish all our families a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year. Our practice will be closed from Tuesday 22nd December 2020 until 7th January 2021. Our phone will not be monitored during this period and will tend to any missed calls and referrals in the New Year. ... For any support during this period please contact Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800 or Child and Youth Mental Health on 4968 3893.

15.01.2022 Good news story https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3224490784241273&id=687038054653238

14.01.2022 And we are done We appreciate and thank you for your support this year. We hope you have a lovely break and hope to see you again in the New Year. Merry Christmas

12.01.2022 This is a quick and accessible developmental overview of ages and stages in social and emotional skills development. https://www.understood.org//social-and-emotional-skills-wh

12.01.2022 National NAIDOC week 8-15 November 2020. NAIDOC Week celebrations are held around the country each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Today during NAIDOC week we want to acknowledge and thank the Yuwibara people for the Country in which we live and work on. ... Always was. Always will be.

12.01.2022 Great little resources Source: Playful Possibilities

12.01.2022 Self-esteem People with high self-esteem like themselves and believe that they are capable and worthy. As a result, they make better choices, become more resilient, and push harder to reach their goals. They’re more likely to be happy, successful, and emotionally healthy https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/kids-high-self-esteem

11.01.2022 HAPPY FRIDAY Budget changes to psychology sessions! Earlier this week the 2020 Federal Budget was announced with exciting changes to mental health care and service delivery. ... Doubling of Better Access Initiative This will provide an extra 10 Medicare subsidised psychological therapy sessions each year for those with a Mental Health Treatment Plan. What this means is you can now access up to 20 Medicare subsidised sessions per year!! You will now be able to access the additional sessions starting today!! Happy Friday

11.01.2022 Books designed to empower! Each of these books helps makes sense of an important and often complex topic. For ages 5+ https://akidsbookabout.com/

11.01.2022 PSYCHOLOGY WEEK Pain: Finding the way forward with psychology In 2020, Psychology Week is promoting the role of psychology in helping people with pain. ... More than a third (35%) of Australians experience chronic pain and for adults 65 years and older that goes up to almost 1 in 2 (49%). Psychological treatments have been found to be effective in improving function and reducing distress associated with pain. The APS has developed a range of resources to promote awareness of how psychologists can help with pain and tips for coping with pain. These resources can be found here https://psychweek.org.au/2020-resources/ #psychweek

10.01.2022 Happy New Year from the team at Hummingbird Therapies 2020 was a milestone for us as it was our very first year of establishing and opening the practice. I am delighted to announce we will be expanding our team in 2021. Thank you to everyone who has supported us! To our wonderful young people and families, we are grateful you are with us. ... Our office opens Thursday 7th January 2021. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

10.01.2022 DAY FOR DANIEL Day for Daniel is Australia's largest day of action to raise awareness of child safety, protection, and harm prevention. Wear red, educate and donate. Parents, carers, and educators are encouraged to start a conversation with children and young people about personal safety. ... Recognise React Report https://danielmorcombe.com.au/

09.01.2022 A CONVERSATION CAN CHANGE A LIFE R U OK? inspire and empower everyone to meaningful connect with the people around them and start a conversation with anyone who may be struggling with life. You don't need to be an expert to reach out - just a good friend and a great listener. ... Use these four steps and have a conversation that could change a life: Ask R U OK? Listen Encourage action Check in. https://youtu.be/erHLP29tzPE

08.01.2022 Self-care is important for everyone By modelling self-care for ourselves, we are teaching our children that they too need to care for themselves. https://www.thetherapistparent.com//self-care-isn-t-selfis

07.01.2022 Quite often girls with Autism are misdiagnosed or are overlooked as their symptoms are stereotypically different to boys with autism. https://childmind.org//autistic-girls-overlooked-undiagno/

04.01.2022 We all need to pause and practice self-care

03.01.2022 Hey Awesome, you've got this! I had the privilege today to attend one of Compass Australia's seminars Hey Warrior facilitated by Karen Young. These books are a wonderful way to connect and instill bravery in young people. Kids can do amazing things with the right information. Understanding why anxiety feels the way it does, and where the physical symptoms come from, is a powerful step in turning anxiety around. Anxiety explained, kids empowered! Thank you Karen. ... https://www.heysigmund.com/product/hey-warrior/

02.01.2022 This short clip from the Trauma Recovery Centre shows kids making sense of the Triune Brain. This model is a simplified explanation of brain activity and organisation, and how the different brain regions function. It can be taught to anyone; children, adolescents, parents, carers, and teachers, to help understand their own responses to distress. Knowledge is power. ... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eVhWwciaqOE

01.01.2022 RESPECT AND LISTENING -Connection between parent and child This idea of mutual respect takes a few paradigm shifts: Our children come into this world admiring and trusting us. In fact, the sad part about this is if a child is mistreated, they believe something is wrong with them, not with their parent. ... Don’t take our child’s behaviour personally. Their behaviour is a signal as to what is going on internally. If they’re showing us disrespect, they feel disrespected. It starts with us. We set the tone. We’ve got to take ownership of the moment and be the one to extend respect FIRST. We can’t expect something from our children we’re not willing to give first. We’re the model. How do we model? Before we even initiate an interaction, trust that our child wants to do well. They instinctually want to feel connected to their parents. They come into the world admiring their parents, and parents are wired to admire their children. Remember marveling at those baby toes? Intentionally spending time admiring your child will foster the connection and trust - the foundation of respect, necessary for listening. Source: Caley Kukla.