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The Therapy Place WA

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Phone: +61 409 778 338

Address: 165A Spencer Street 6230 Bunbury, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 TIP SHEET 2 - Working From Home With Children https://www.dropbox.com//TIP%20SHEET%20TWO%20Working%20fro

25.01.2022 For Adults on staying Mentally Well.

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22.01.2022 WE ARE ALL NEW TO THESE CHANGES. ITS EASY TO GET OVERWHELMED WITH THE ENORMITY OF ADJUSTING TO A NEW WAY OF DOING THINGS DIFFERENT WITHIN RESTRICTIONS AND UNCERTAINTY. WE UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS A HUGE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO COVER. THIS IS JUST THE FIRST STEP AND TIP SHEET WE WILL SHARE AS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO FIT IT ALL INTO ONE. WE HOPE THAT THIS CAN SERVE AS SOME TYPE OF GUIDE TO HELP YOU MANAGE IN THE BEST WAY TO ADAPT AND ADJUST TO CHANGES YOU ARE FAC...ING WHEN CONSIDERING WORKING FROM WORKING FROM HOME. MENU: 1. PREPARING TO WORK FROM HOME -SETTING UP 2. WORKING FROM HOME WITH CHILDREN 3. MINDSET - DEALING WITH WORKING IN A CRISIS IF THERE ARE ANY OTHER TOPICS YOU WOULD LIKE FOR A TIP SHEET PLEASE CONTACT US ON 0897918005. Click the link below to view Tip Sheet One : preparing to work from home (setting up). https://www.dropbox.com//tips%20sheet%20one%20%20%281%29.p

21.01.2022 Sending our thoughts to all the families of children with Autism in these uncertain times. The changes to schedules, routines, expectations and activities can h...ave a huge impact on our Autistic kids. We are offering remote video and phone appointments to help to navigate these challenges. We can support you to: develop new routines and schedules implement strategies to help with transitions and change reduce tricky behaviour ideas to continue learning and skill development increase positive interactions and success at home Behaviour analysis helps us understand the why behind our children’s behaviour and support them in meaningful and respectful ways. We are also able to develop and provide resources for families to help with specific strategies after these consults. Private, Self Managed and Plan Managed NDIS Funding can be used. Email us at [email protected] or call on 0439887239

20.01.2022 Book an appointment with a registered, professional psychologist from the comfort of your own home or office today! Help when you need it, where you need it. We offer professional and confidential online Telehealth psychology & therapy services all across Australia.... Call now to book a psychology Telehealth Appointment! Telehealth gives you access to the best psychologists, no matter where you live.

20.01.2022 Olivia wanted to be a vet since she was eight years old, but the pressure of working as a vet took its toll. Watch Veterinary Care, Tuesday, 8:30pm

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19.01.2022 I had so many other ideas I didn’t get to pack into my little blog so I thought I would post a few thoughts. Some ideas are: Kids are visual learners and processers. Not having direct contact with family and friends is harder for them in a virtual world but can still be done. To help kids sense of isolation, schedule in virtual face time play dates with friends or grandparents/family using messenger apps, zoom, skype etc. The last two allow interactive drawing. ...Continue reading

17.01.2022 Self isolating? Social distancing? Concerned about the impact on your child's development/mental health? The Therapy Place WA is now rolling out a new Telehealth initiative to help service the community in the new environment/ in these testing times. We are offering Psychology and Specialised Behaviour support (ABA). Those in high risk categories may be eligible for bulkbilled services. Your current funding, such as NDIS or private health, can be used to cove...r telehealth services. Some people can also access MHCP through their GPs. [email protected] 0897918005

15.01.2022 Come visit us down at the Eaton Foreshore Festival!

15.01.2022 Are you a bloke? Do you have some spare hours in your week? Would you like to hang out with the coolest kids on the planet?

14.01.2022 EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: The Therapy Place WA is seeking expression of interest for a psychologist or social worker to run Early Intervention Programs, Behaviour Support Planning, processing assessment screens, and promoting new early intervention programs. The position will be an hourly employed contracted at $80 per hour? The position will be graduated from aprx 10 hours with potential for increased hours as bookings increase. Experience in managing complex behaviours is preferred. For more information contact [email protected].

14.01.2022 The centre may be closed but the team at Eaton Recreation Centre & 24hr Gym have been working hard to bring their expertise to your home. Check out our ti...metable of workouts that will be available to you throughout the week. We’ll be posting each workout on our Facebook page at the scheduled time. There’s something for everyone and we’ll be producing new workouts every week: Body weight Bootcamp - start your day right with this series of exercise that don’t require any equipment. Build strength, raise your heart rate, burn calories and get the endorphins flowing! WOD - work out of the day. Whether it’s HIIT (high intensity interval training) or Strength training these series of exercise are do-able for everyone. Complete at your own pace. Mobility - you’ll be suprised at how quickly you work up a sweat with these workouts. Mobility exercises improve flexibility and joint movement while developing core strength. Don’t expect to be an expert from the get-go, these workouts take patience but it’ll pay off in the long run. Mind/body - it’s just as important to take care of the mind as it is the body. We may incorporate yoga flows, meditation or mindfulness. Either way, you’ll enjoy the feeling of zen afterwards. Fit Over 50 - If you cant get out for your daily exercise then hang out with us at home. We’ll get you moving with gentle, functional exercises to keep your mind and body challenged. Technique session - Ask any fitness professional and they’ll tell you that form is everything. Each week we’ll focus on a particular movement and break it down so you know exactly how the move should be performed and why! We kick off this Monday! #proudtobeERC #wereinthisrogether

13.01.2022 I would like to draw your attention to a public webinar being offered by the APS next week and it is free for anyone to attend. The topic is Loneliness and social isolation in the time of COVID-19 and it is being held on Thursday 23 April 2020, 8pm AEST The link is on the scrolling banner on the APS home page or you can use the following link https://www.psychology.org.au/Loneliness-socialisolation-ev... Take care as we continue to navigate our way through these changing times

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11.01.2022 Helpful tips on working from home from zoom! https://zoom.us/docs/en-us/covid19.html

11.01.2022 Children Needed to Participate in Research Study! The Evaluation of Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) is a new set of tests to assess sensory and motor skills i...n typical children aged 3-12 years. This is a wonderful opportunity for Australian children to be represented in this new assessment tool. For more information contact Esmé at SPOTS - Therapy for Children. Please share!

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11.01.2022 Mental Health First Aid Australia have created guidelines for supporting someone affected by the trauma of the bushfires. You can download the full document by clicking on the link below: https://mhfa.com.au//assisting_a_person_affected_by_bushfi Image Description: a screenshot of page 1 of the guidelines.

10.01.2022 Shout out to all my colleagues and people making adjustments to continue providing services to our community! We have much to think about. Tip: Just try and break things down into manageable amounts one step at a time. ... A rose for you all

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09.01.2022 The APS is pleased to announce that the 2020 Federal Budget includes a doubling of the number of Medicare-funded psychology sessions for all Australians regardl...ess of location, for an initial 2 year period. This follows years of APS advocacy for recognition of the importance of access to psychological services. More to come.

09.01.2022 Did you know The Therapy Place WA can conduct early developmental screens as early as 12 months old. A diagnosis isn't needed for early intervention. We can refer to early intervention teams and make recomendations on interventions needed using the ABAS 3 functional assessment and other evidenced based assessment tools. Contact our office to book a consult 08 9791 8005.

09.01.2022 I’m starting to forget. The other day, over coffee, I chatted with a mom whose daughter was just diagnosed with autism and a few other things. Epilepsy. Langua...ge disorder. The list far too long for a little girl who wears a pink tutu and pigtails. This mom was looking to me to help her. To give the answers and the secrets. To fill her up with hope and take away the sting. I mostly just listened. Because that is what I needed 7 years ago when my own son was diagnosed. As she spoke about her fight, internally and externally, I was transported back to those early days. Before we really, really knew. The denial. Then making the appointment. The ‘am I doing enough?’ The strain it had on my marriage. My career. My relationships. The waiting. Then getting the folder. How it was slid across the table as if it held the secrets to our future. Autism. The good luck. The drive home and feeling so different than just hours before. And finally, the fight of my life. The one I had to shield up for every single day. It was invisible to everyone else. But I was at war. As she spoke about trying to find resources and supports. About trying to convince herself of all the realities that she could see but not accept...not yet. I realized I am starting to forget. Because I’ve taken my armor off. I’ve hung it up. The ache. The longing. The hoping and wondering. I can suppress it now. Because it is replaced with the only thing stronger. Joy. My son is happy. And he is exactly who he is supposed to be. He is Cooper. I searched for 8 years for something. Help. Hope. Easy. Typical even. What I should have been searching for was joy. His joy. And now, over time, it’s turned to gratitude. How lucky am I to have this child in my life who shows me the way? I listened as she spoke for hours. And then I told her how wonderful it will be when she gets through this hard part. The hard part that will drag on for years and turn her inside out. But she will make it through and eventually she will become the person and mother she was meant to be all along. The person after. She wasn’t ready to hear all the yet. I get it. I wasn’t for years either. And there is no rushing. There is no magic pill. It’s a journey. One that deserves grace. As I pulled into my driveway after, I saw a dozen kids playing football in the yard across the street. All ages. Boys and girls. Like a scene out of a 1950’s neighborhood. Then the little girl yelling, ‘can Sawyer play?’ As I stood there watching I saw the fourth grader who looks exactly like Cooper. They could be twins. He was running and shouting and playing. And for a second, I remembered. The sting of what if. Like a paper cut. The tears flooded my eyes fast. What if. I am starting to forget. But I can still go back sometimes. To the other world. The place I thought we’d be. I shut the garage door and went inside. Cooper was waiting for me. Like he always is when I leave the house. Waiting for me to come home. I engulfed him in the biggest bear hug and smiled at his backwards shirt. Hand in hand he brought me to the computer to show me the book he wants for his birthday. An old train guide. The one we already have a dozen copies of. He wants one more. And he giggled when I reminded him he has weeks to wait until his birthday. I know he will ask me a hundred more times today. And that’s ok. I’m happy to answer. I let that smile of his sooth the sting. I am covered in those paper cuts I think. Maybe all parents are. I don’t know. They are invisible to the eye. Scarred over even. They won’t let me fully forget though. My new armor. Let the joy of a happy, beautiful life carry you through. And the gratitude that we get to be apart of something so special dull the sting.

09.01.2022 Hi Everyone . Just a quick message to let all our clients and families know as a psychology practice we are considered an essential health care practice and will not be closing. In addition to this, we are continuing strict handwashing /sanitising / cleaning practices and if needed we can provide consultation remotely via telephone, skype or facetime messenger. We can offer to people if they are concerned with waitinh in our wait room to wait in cars until reception rings them to come in for the appointment. I hope you are all well and your families. If you are showing symptoms of cold or flu, we will ask that you request a remote/ telephone appointment. We are here for our community and are passionate about helping people maintain mental wellness and supporting anyone struggling. The Therapy Place WA Team

07.01.2022 Autistic Shutdown...And How To Help 'Autistic shutdown is like an internalized meltdown. While the person is experiencing a lot of emotions, they can't express... them outwardly [...] Autistic shut-down is NOT stubbornness, laziness or disrespect. Autistic shut-down is involuntary, painful, exhausting. Please, be patient and compassionate.' For a deeper dive and more suggestions of how to help someone in shutdown, please see: * From Amythest Schaber, Ask An Autistic: What Are Autistic Shutdowns? youtu.be/3WIiL8vBjq0 * From Speaking of Autism - Quincy Hansen, Understanding Shutdowns & Autism: tinyurl.com/vywxvwv (Illustration by Introvert Doodles ; info by Kate @girls_autistic_journey/Instagram)

07.01.2022 We echo the same. Such devastating news. An amazing Paediatrician. Much love to Carly and family on the loss of Dr Nathan Smalley. Please contact your GP, Kids Helpline Official, Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Suicide Call Back Service, headspace Busselton Satellite, headspace Bunbury or headspace Margaret River if you need support.

06.01.2022 We R here for you !

06.01.2022 We are considered an essential health service and can still see clients in person (mask required). Anyone who wishes to opt for Telehealth can request this from our admin. Clients do need to ensure they have a mask if consulting in person.We do not supply them. Hopefully the 5 days will show an ease of restriction for us all.

05.01.2022 COVID19 The Health Hub at Eaton Fair has began implementing changes to help protect our staff, patients and community. How does it effect you?... Upon entry into the Health Hub you are now required to use the no touch hand sanitiser positioned next to the front door. Our staff have commenced temperature checking as part of our check in process. If your temperature is above 38 degrees you will be asked to return to your car and await a call from our staff. You will be requested to wash your hands again on entry to the Doctors room. Why do we ask you to wash again?...... In the time you wait for the Doctor how many times do you potentially touch your face, wipe your nose or mouth? All of these are then reinfecting your hands with potential virus. We have made small changes to our waiting room. You will note that we have removed all communal magazines and increased our cleaning schedules. You will be screened for recent travel when making any appointments. If you have travelled overseas in the last 4 weeks and are feeling unwell do NOT attend our practice in person. We advise that you will need to book a Telehealth appt via the AMS Connect app or if you are worried and or experiencing breathing concerns present to the emergency department. It is important that over the next few months we all work together to keep our most vulnerable in the community safe and our health care workers caffeinated.

05.01.2022 Mental Health Care Plans are changing You might have seen the news that your mental health care plan now covers an extra 10 sessions, which means you can get... Medicare to cover the cost of up to 20 sessions. Here is some more info on what’s changing: When does this start? This starts from last Friday 9th of October How will it work? From now on, when you get a mental health plan it will be for 10 sessions. Once those 10 sessions have been used up you’ll need to go back to your GP with a letter from the person treating you to see if you can access the extra 10 sessions. Can I access this if I already have a mental health plan? From what we understand, those who already have a mental health plan and those who get a new mental health plan are both eligible for the 20 sessions. If you already have a mental health plan it’s a good idea to talk to your mental health professional and GP about how to access the additional sessions. What is a mental health plan? A mental health care plan is something you can get from your doctor (GP) that covers some of the costs of up to 20 sessions with a mental health professional. Will my mental health plan still cover the cost of sessions over the phone or video call? During COVID-19 medicare was expanded so that you could cover the cost of mental health services that were over the phone or on video call (telehealth). This has been extended until the 31st of March 2021. How long will this last? This extension will be available until the 30th of June 2022 Where can I get more information? Fact Sheet: http://www.mbsonline.gov.au//Factsheet-Practitioners-Menta Post from Australian Association of Psychologists: https://www.facebook.com/aapioz/posts/3368070859926337 ID: Light yellow square with grey text reads your mental health plan now covers 20 sessions there is purple, yellow and blue stripes coming in from the sides

04.01.2022 Our Psychologists @The Therapy Place WA are working on a tip sheet about "Working From Home - Coping With Stress, Adjusting, Staying Mentally Well. Stay Tuned as we will posting over the next few days...

04.01.2022 We are looking to expand our team and are seeking enthusiastic people to provide in home therapy and support for children with Autism. You would be working cl...osely with myself, as the Behaviour Analyst and program manager, and with families to help children achieve their goals. Initial up to five hours a week will be offered at a competitive pay rate and opportunity to increase hours. Send you CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] by 31 Jan 2020 See more

02.01.2022 This is a fact sheet from APS our psychology professional body for people . https://www.dropbox.com//20APS-IS-COVID-19-Public-P2-1.pdf

02.01.2022 #AutisticMeltdowns happen when an environment becomes too overwhelming. With children, it will seem like they're having a "tantrum" but they're not. Children ma...y not be able to communicate with you on what is happening to them. When this happens, take them away from the situation they're in, ASAP. Give them space and time. Don't ask lot's of questions as this is adding to their stress and they are currently in fight or flight and won't be able to deal with demands placed upon them. Their sensory structure has been compromised and they are trying to gain control back. This goes for Autistic adults aswel. #AutisticShutdowns are when we have suppressed our natural Autistic reactions. You may find that your Autistic child will shutdown after school, because they have suppressed it all day at school. This goes for Autistic adults aswel, if they have held it in all day and have been forced into uncomfortable situations all day. We realise and learn early on, that to survive in these forced situations, we have to mask our Authentic Autistic self in some situations. This will play out as a shutdown later on. #AutisticBurnout is when an Autistic person has suppressed all their natural Autistic behaviours over a long period of time. The brain shutsdown and it is like a very deep Shutdown. These can last from hours, days to years, depending on how much stress the individual has been under.

01.01.2022 To our beautiful patients. The Health Hub will remain open. We understand that with uncertainty everyone’s anxiety will be increased. We are here for everyone a...nd together we can support each other over the coming weeks. We will be in contact to change those appointments that can be changed over to a telephone consult. Those that are attending the clinic we ask that you wear a mask. Our staff will all be wearing masks and will be screening for covid symptoms at the front door. Please do not attend the clinic in person if you are experiencing any covid like symptoms and request a telephone consult if requiring an appt. Please if you are experiencing any covid symptoms attend your nearest covid clinic for testing. Craig, Cahleen and The Health Hub Team

01.01.2022 COVID-19 Anxiety Thank you Heidi Welsh from The Therapy Place of WA for providing some helpful advice on how to help our children manage coronavirus anxiety amongst all the stress. Additional resources will be posted shortly.

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