I CARE Consulting

16/09/2025

Children learn from the moment they are born.

They learn from our actions and from the support we provide them, but they need boundaries and consistency. They need consequences in order to develop the skills to manage a variety of situations as they grow through different stages of life.

Parents need to act as a positive role model, and at times, that means making tough decisions.

Choose parenthood over friendship.


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15/09/2025

We don't hesitate to spend money when the car needs new tyres or if the house needs repair, but the most important asset is our body, and we often leave it to deteriorate.

Our home and ar mean nothing if we arent we'll enough to use them.

Focus on what matters!
Your body, mind & soul.

11/09/2025

Before you ask,
> be prepared emotionally
> allow time to stay & chat
> be willing to listen, not fix

You don’t have to be an expert to have a conversation.
"R u okay" is a great starting point but it doesn't end there.....

Continue with.....
"What has been happening for you lately?"
"Is there anything you need help with now?"
"Can I check in with you in a few days?"

Giving your time to somebody can make a difference.

Follow up in the days after the conversation. Check in.

10/09/2025

Thoughts of su***de are common, but acting on them doesn't need to be.

10/09/2025

Today, September 10th, is World Su***de Prevention Day.

As a strong advocate for promoting life, I recognise and pay respect to everyone with a lived experience of su***de.
I recognise that every life lost to su***de is a person who was loved, and their loss affects families, friends, carers, colleagues, and the community they lived in.

Thoughts of su***de are common, but acting on them doesn't need to be!
By raising awareness, reducing the stigma, and encouraging action, we can help to reduce the number of lives taken by su***de.

Be the person who recognises changes in someone close to you.
Have the conversation.
Ask the tough question.
"Are you having thoughts of su***de?"
Know how to support them.

If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call 000 or
Lifeline on 13 11 14.

If you or your workplace/community group want to learn how to have the conversation, please contact me about training opportunities.

***deprevention

04/09/2025

Hi, I’m Michelle ♡

I’m the heart & soul behind
I CARE Consulting.

With years of experience as an early years Educator/Director/Family Day Care Operator, and 28 years as a devoted mum of 2 boys, I am dedicated to helping other parents and caregivers be the best role model they can.

My passion and 10 years experience in the mental health and su***de prevention sector allow me to support individuals and families through tough times.

It is for this reason that I have combined decades of knowledge and lived experience to develop a program that focuses on building a strength focussed approach to health and wellbeing in young children.

I believe every child deserves to feel heard, respected, and understood.
I work with parents and caregivers, providing education and tools that they may lack in order to be the best version of themselves.

Pilot Program coming soon.
Stay tuned for more information.

03/09/2025

This week, I presented the whisperer team training to a group of potential "whisperers".

Learning the signs of a person in distress is key to following up with those brave conversations about su***de.

Let's stop the stigma and create a community where its safe to talk about our feelings.

***deaware

03/09/2025

31/08/2025

The RAIN acronym guides mindfulness practice for emotional difficulties and stands for Recognize, Allow, Investigate, and Nurture.
Recognize what is occurring, Allow the experience to be present without resistance, Investigate with curiosity, and Nurture yourself with self-compassion, fostering a wiser, more compassionate relationship with your emotions.

The Steps of RAIN
1. Recognize:
Identify the feeling or thought that is present, whether it's anger, sadness, anxiety, or something else. It is difficult to address an emotion if you don't acknowledge its existence.
2. Allow:
Make space for the feeling or thought to be there without judgment, resistance, or the need to change it. This involves pausing and accepting the experience, even if you don't like it.
3. Investigate:
Approach your experience with curiosity and gentle attention, like a scientist gathering information without judgment. Ask open-ended questions, such as:
How am I feeling this emotion in my body?
What is this sensation protecting me from or bringing to my attention?
What does this vulnerable place need most?
4. Nurture:
Offer yourself kindness and compassion. This step involves responding to the difficult emotions with self-compassion, providing comfort, or connecting with your needs. This might involve offering a tender touch or compassionate words to yourself.
Benefits of the RAIN Technique
Emotional Regulation: Helps to soften mental resistance to difficult emotions.
Self-Compassion: Cultivates kindness and understanding toward oneself.
Wiser Response: Encourages a more conscious and less reactive response to emotional distress.
Freedom and Ease: Fosters a sense of freedom and peace by allowing experiences to simply be.

27/08/2025

Every day is a new day to shine!

11/08/2025

Volunteering in a community creates an opportunity for social connections & interactions you may not get otherwise.
It helps to stimulate the mind and improve your mood.
For me, I feel a sense of purpose, and it helps with my health and well-being since being forced into early retirement due to my health and physical incapacity.

Many hours are dedicated to planning & implementing strategies for The Whisperer Team, an organisation that has a focus on helping people through emotional distress.

I love what I do.
I am passionate about promoting life in our communities, and this gives me an avenue to make change.

We need like-minded people to join our team. Learn more at thewhispererteam.org or find us on Facebook.

***deprevention ***deaware ***de

07/08/2025

YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IS IMPORTANT.

🩷There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the treatment and support of people with mental health problems.
🩵People need a mix of treatments and supports that fits their individual preferences and needs.
🧡There's a wide variety of treatments and supports available for people with mental health problems. These include medical treatments provided by a doctor, such as prescription medications, psychological treatments in which the person learns to change the way they think and behave, and complementary treatments and lifestyle changes, which can be advised by a health practitioner or used as self-help.

❤️People with mental health problems recover more quickly if they are well supported by family, friends and work colleagues.
💜People also benefit from support groups where they share their experiences with other people who've had similar problems.

💛People recover better when they're able to participate in the life of their community through employment, study or community services.

💚Your mental health is as important as your physical health. Take care of you entire wellbeing.