Naomi Campling, Psychologist

02/10/2025

Hello parents, carers, grandparents,

Ever feel like parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions, questions, and second-guessing? You're not alone—and you don't have to figure it out alone either.

This is our last parenting course for the year, the well-known Circle of Security. This is an internationally known course that supports parents to learn more about secure attachment.

Circle of Security is a relationship-based parenting program that helps you understand your child’s emotional needs and build a secure, loving connection. Through simple yet powerful tools, you'll learn how to be your child’s Secure Base and Safe Haven supporting their exploration while being there when they need comfort.

Delivered in a supportive group setting
Let’s raise emotionally resilient kids—together.
Check the flyer for details.
Message us to learn more or join the next group!

03/07/2025

If you’re feeling a little lost with how to proactively respond to the news this week, here’s a great resource that I use in the clinic from Teeny Tiny Stevies. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLmRGGmzp5o/?igsh=ajVwODJ4a2dpZGNx

13/03/2025

If you don’t already listen to The Imperfects podcast, you should. This is condensed version of Hugh’s letter to Autistic parents. Know that you are seen. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHJvqIWz0ID/?igsh=a2drNmw3cTFqc3V2

11/03/2025

What an awesome, FREE community resource!

04/03/2025

Many families will be preparing for the impending cyclone which is expected to cross the coast late Thursday or early Friday. The clinic is operating as usual, while monitoring conditions. It may be necessary to change appointments to telehealth later in the week, depending on how the weather system progresses.
QLD Health has developed a book about cyclones, specifically for children. Here is the Auslan version:https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/resources/our-work/birdies-tree/birdie-and-the-cyclone-auslan

07/11/2024

If you want to get a better insight into what it might be like for a person with ADHD, this is a great podcast to listen to.

The Imperfects · Episode

22/07/2024

A local psychologist kindly shared this new resource with me. If your family is into Disney, this is a must have book, particularly for primary-aged kids. What do I love about it?
- the book is aimed at coaching parents to communicate effectively about emotions with their children.
- there are explanations of each emotion, but also comparisons between (e.g. nervous vs afraid).
- no feeling is made out to be bad or wrong. All are valid and children (and their parents) need to know what to do when they encounter them.
- there is a lovely mood meter at the back of the book that you could copy and use as a daily check in with your children.

Facts about Feelings is available at Big W or Amazon for around $14.

02/07/2024

23/06/2024

Thriving Families is running a session this Wednesday on keeping kids safe in the online world. Such an important issue to be on top of.

22/06/2024

Teenagers are HARD (but amazing)! Attachment nerd has some great suggestions to keep in mind when you're finding day to day moments challenging.

22/05/2024

We talk a great deal about modelling to children how to develop and maintain relationships. Knowing how to repair when things don’t go how we want is a really important skill to learn.

29/04/2024

The next Circle of Security Course at Thriving Families starts this week!