Sisu Therapies

11/10/2025

🌈 Loud and Proud - Logan Pride Festival: Self-Care (Neurosparkly Edition ✨)

I’m not sure about my fellow neurokin… but I am absolutely wiped!
Now that the glitter has settled, here are a few post-Pride self-care tips to help you (and your nervous system) recover 💖
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💪 Physical Recovery
- Give your body time to rest - you’ve earned it!
- Try an Epsom salt bath or magnesium to soothe those dancing muscles.
- Rehydrate! Chug some electrolytes for good measure.
- Take off your makeup - glitter looks cute now, but tomorrow’s sensory nightmare isn’t worth it.
- Check for sunburn and treat it early.

🎧 Sensory Regulation
- It’s called Loud and Proud for a reason - your ears and brain might need a break!
Find a quiet space, dim the lights, pop on some noise-cancelling headphones or use soft lamps instead of overhead lights.
- Too hot for your weighted blanket? Try gentle proprioceptive input - squish yourself into couch cushions.
- Give your feet a little massage - it’s grounding and soothing for your tired dancing feet!

⚡️ Energy & Emotional Recharge
- You’ve been socialising all day — it’s okay to need alone time. Tell your loved ones you’re recharging your social battery so they know it’s not personal.
- Expect an adrenaline crash tomorrow - plan for a slower morning if you can.
- Be kind to yourself: you don’t need an excuse to rest.
- Shortcuts are self-care! Use the dryer, order takeaway, run the dishwasher half-empty - it’s okay to conserve spoons.
- Notice your body and emotions - sometimes exhaustion shows up as irritability or flatness even after joyful events.
- Meet yourself with compassion and do what soothes you.

💜 Remember: Pride is powerful, but rest is revolutionary too.
Take care of your glittery, gorgeous, neurodivergent selves and if you still need an extra boost, we’ll be back in to office Monday ✨

11/10/2025

So excited to finally be at !

Feel free to come get some puppy love! 🌈

03/10/2025

Our third and final instalment in the Making Sense of the Senses series is happening this Tuesday, October 7th!

- Join us at our Beenleigh clinic or online
- 12:00–1:00pm (with extra time afterwards for questions)

This session will wrap up the series and allow plenty of space to answer your questions about any of the sensory topics we’ve covered.

Can’t make it live? Don’t worry - all our Lunch and Learn sessions are uploaded to our website. You’ll also find the first two instalments of this series there (note: recordings usually finish before the Q&A).

*To RSVP, simply email admin@sisutherapies.com.au.

01/09/2025

September has snuck up on us and it’s already time for our next Lunch and Learn!
This month, we’re diving into Part 2 of our sensory series:
“Making Sense of the Senses – Moving from the Science to Strategies.”

You know the theory — now let’s turn it into real-world tools.
📅 Tues 21 Sept | 12–1pm
📍 Beenleigh or Online
📩 Book at admin@sisutherapies.com.au

29/08/2025

Oh and yes, I made custom badges….No, the dogs aren’t impressed. 😅

29/08/2025

Today is Wear It Purple Day, and our therapy dog has clearly taken the brief more seriously than the humans. Bandana game: flawless. Side-eye: iconic. Message: loud and clear.

But beyond the cute photo op, there’s something bigger. At Sisu Therapies, we don’t just put on purple once a year. We build it into the fabric of what we do: creating affirming, resilient, and safe spaces where being yourself isn’t just allowed—it’s celebrated.

So here’s to visibility, resilience, and a reminder from our four-legged ambassador: being yourself is always in style.

30/07/2025

🎓 FREE Lunch & Learn – Sensory Processing 101 🧠✨
Join us for Part 1 of our “Making Sense of the Senses” series – a bite-sized professional development session all about the foundations of sensory processing and modulation.
📅 Tuesday 5th August
🕛 12–1pm
📍 In person (Beenleigh) or Online
Perfect for teachers, support workers, therapists, parents or anyone wanting to learn more!
✅ Learn how the sensory systems work
✅ Understand sensory differences
✅ Build your knowledge to better support young people
📩 Book now by emailing admin@sisutherapies.com.au
Bring your lunch and join us for this FREE and practical session!

23/07/2025

Cold & Flu Season is here... but have you noticed how being physically unwell also takes a toll on your mental health?

Research shows that when we’re sick, our mental health often takes a hit too. Inflammation from common illnesses can reduce serotonin and increase fatigue, irritability, and low mood. For those already managing anxiety, depression, or neurodivergence, these dips can feel even heavier.

On top of that, being unwell disrupts:

- Sleep and routine
- Social connection
- Access to supports
- Our sense of purpose and productivity

No one enjoys being sick, but when you’re already feeling low, it can be really tough. So what can we do to protect our mental health while our bodies recover?

Here are some gentle, helpful ideas:
✅ Be kind to yourself—your worth isn’t tied to productivity
✅ Stay connected in small ways (text, voice note, shared meme)
✅ Keep a loose daily rhythm—get up, shower, eat and hydrate
✅ Engage your senses: warm drinks, cosy blankets, soft lighting
✅ Try low-energy activities (colouring, puzzles, a comfort show)
✅ Keep up your therapy—telehealth can help but also remember your strategies
✅ Let your support network know you’re struggling—they may not realise
✅ Use your coping strategies and mood trackers, especially if that sick-day slump starts to linger

It’s been a rough season—here at Sisu, we’ve been hit more than once! If you need to reschedule, go online, or want some resources to use from home, just let us know. We’re always here to help (even from a distance).

💛 Take care

04/07/2025

It’s always great day to play!

02/07/2025

30/06/2025

Don’t forget to join us for tomorrow’s Lunch & Learn: ‘Spirited Therapy for Solid Outcomes - Creative modalities to engage young people’

27/06/2025

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