Serenity Now Psychology in Bundaberg, Queensland | Counsellor

Serenity Now Psychology

Locality: Bundaberg, Queensland

Phone: +61 423 393 698

Address: Suite 1D, First Floor WIN Tower, Cnr Quay and Barolin streets 4670 Bundaberg, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.serenitynowpsychology.org.au

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23.01.2022 Brain mapping study links abnormal sleeping patterns to decreased white matter integrity. https://www.psypost.org//brain-mapping-study-links-abnorma

22.01.2022 NDIS REVIEWS: Participant/Carer Statement - please share! Lots of people write and submit a Participant and/or Carer impact Statement when they’re up for their ...scheduled (often annual) or the requested review. These statements are not required, but can help give the planner an idea of your situation and needs, and according to the NDIS, must be respected in the planning process. What to include? Here are some ideas. - family situation and dynamics that affect you or your ability to care (eg extra responsibilities caring for other or extended family members (young, aged, disabled etc). - your own personal health and how that is affected by your disability or the person you care for (eg: you’ve slipped two discs in your back and can no longer help lift the person you love) or your own mental health diagnoses. - how the disability impacts relationships and maybe makes it harder to have good relations with others in your family - your ongoing ability to manage your disability or the person you love - be honest. - if you are a Carer, what supports you need to be able to continue caring, and what will happen if the person you care for does not get those supports. - keep your statement to less than a page - half a page is probably best, though I know that’s hard, we know that planners just have huge workloads and generally won’t take in much more than that, even if we think they should. Cut them a little break and make their jobs easier. - if you really need to make your statement (or any reports for NDIS) lengthy, be sure that they are well presented - broken down into manageable chunks, with headings for each section and even with a cover page listing all the reports you submit etc. (Thanks to Laura Jade for the trigger for this addition.) These are just some ideas. Also, some people say you should write about your worst day. I don’t advocate for that, UNLESS you explain very clearly how often worst day actually happens - be it weekly, monthly or once a year. Don’t be a Carer who cries wolf. You’ll get caught and not be trusted further. It’s not worth it and also doesn’t respect the person you care for. Good luck. This post is copyright of The Growing Space 2021. We encourage you to share it here on Facebook, with credit and no edits, but if you want to use it elsewhere, please contact us for permission first. Thanks. Pic Desc: a cartoon image of a young woman with long dark hair wearing a purple jumper and hold a green pen writing on papers.

22.01.2022 source unknown Common challenging behaviours ~ What’s really happening

21.01.2022 Check out what's relevant for ADHD! - https://mailchi.mp/cfd4eb980d5a/presenter-release Image credit: @danidonovan ADHD Comics

19.01.2022 Certain language can be problematic when discussing suicide. Mindframe's language guide has been developed to support anyone communicating about suicide to help minimise risk. Read more https://mindframe.org.au/suicide/communicating-about-suicide

19.01.2022 Welcome to Hart + Mate. We are a small new business set up to offer support services under NDIS. We strive to make a difference with our services provided.

16.01.2022 The Australian Government today announced further initiatives to support NDIS participants and disability providers during the coronavirus pandemic. For the ne...xt five months, eligible participants will be able to flexibly use existing NDIS plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices, to enable continued access to disability. In addition, to ensure all eligible Australians continue to be able to apply for access to the NDIS, downloadable Access Request and Supporting Evidence Forms are now available on the NDIS website. Lastly, new support items for Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers have been developed if a participant has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, including higher intensity support and professional cleaning services. Read more: https://bit.ly/2VDi4Ei

15.01.2022 Special Olympics Queensland Come along and have a fun day and meet new athletics. Please contact Wendy for details.

15.01.2022 QPAC are showing relaxed performances in May suitable for children and families that include Bluey's Big Play and Dogs in the Schoolyard. Relaxed Performances a...re for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment. The perfomances adopt a relaxed attitude to noise, doors remain open and lights are dimmed. Quiet areas are also available. For more information visit the links below: Bluey's Big Play: https://bit.ly/3wQnc8G Dogs in the Schoolyard: https://bit.ly/2Q4kJ9E

12.01.2022 Free Minecraft educational resources now available! More ways to keep busy during self isolation.

10.01.2022 "Ask Dr. Tony" on the Coronavirus/COVID-19, Autism and Anxiety. Anxiety is Contagious - Starts at :59 Fear of Uncertainty Causes Anxiety - Starts at 2:50 ... - Increases autistic behaviors - Starts at 3:09 - May increase sensory sensitivity - Starts at 3:24 - Routines/rituals can reduce anxiety - Starts at 3:34 Other Forms of Anxiety May Increase - Starts at 3:51 - OCD - Starts at 4:13 Panic Attacks - Starts at 4:43 Antidotes to Anxiety - Starts at 7:02 COVID-19 Social Stories and Videos - Starts at 7:11 Autism Medical Factor - Starts at 8:57 - Perceiving low levels of illness/discomfort - Starts at 9:05 Dealing with Change - Starts at 9:50 - Adapting new routines - Starts at 10:08 Stress Management Recommendations - Starts at 11:23 "An Interesting Variation" - Starts at 13:10 Scientists and Autism - Starts at 13:30 You can print out a copy of Dr. Attwood's notes for this Ask Dr. Tony at www.autismhangout.com https://www.youtube.com/watch

10.01.2022 A magnetic home for ooshies

06.01.2022 SYMPOSIUM SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! Do you identify as Autistic and LGBTQIA+? Would you love to attend the Symposium on Intersectional Identities: Autism, gender..., sexuality, co-hosted by Reframing Autism and The Autistic Realm Australia - TARA, in Melbourne, on June 18, 2021, but feel you can't afford it? We have 6 x $250 scholarships, generously provided by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network of Australia & New Zealand, Minus18 and The I CAN Network, to support Autistic and LGBTQIA+ individuals to attend the Symposium. To apply for a scholarship, please complete the application here. https://www.surveylegend.com/s/38vq Applications close Friday May 14, 2021 at 5pm AEST You will be asked to provide a brief budget for your travel, accommodation and other costs related to attending the Symposium. Some scholarships are designated for specific minority groups. Within these parameters, scholarships will be awarded on basis of greatest need. All decisions are at the sole discretion of the organising team and are final. This initiative is in no way endorsed, sponsored or promoted by Facebook. Find out more about the Symposium here: https://www.reframingautism.org.au/intersectional-identiti/ Image description: Rainbow watercolour background. On a transparent white circle there is text and an image. The image is a rainbow infinity sign with gender symbols. The words "Intersectional Identities" appear in an acrostic style, meeting at the letter T. The S of "Identities" also forms the S of "Sexuality" in the phrase "Autism, Gender, Sexuality". Other text: "June 18, 2021 Melbourne VIC Biannual Symposium". At the left and right of the circle, the logos of The Autistic Realm Australia and Reframing Autism appear respectively.

05.01.2022 A tip sheet to help you and your clients through this challenging time.

01.01.2022 In this week's episode, Tony and Michelle tackle the issue of children using biting and pinching as a way of expressing affection.