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MindMovers Psychology

MindMovers Psychology offers group based, individual and family therapy in the heart of the Eastern S

MindMovers Psychology was founded in 2015, by Jaimie Bloch with the idea that minds move better together and support is our guiding light to reach our fullest potential. Whether you’re visiting us at the clinic or diving into our online courses from the comfort of your own home — we specialise in providing a safe space for parents, children, and families together to learn skills, tips, and mindset to feel empowered to have more love and connection when facing the many challenges in life. The team at MindMovers are dedicated to supporting families and are passionate about making psychology a fun, interactive and engaging experience. We believe psychological well-being is an important part of having a balanced, healthy and joyful life. It influences the extent to which we thrive in our relationships with our partner, children, family, friends or colleagues. We are also passionate and enthusiastic about helping youth and the benefit of using group work to meet this aim. We have created and delivered groups related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, mindfulness, eating disorders, stress, behaviour problems, bullying, social skills, and parenting. Each group is based on the needs of our clients, and are continually updated to meet current best practices within psychological interventions, as well as ensuring the learning is fun and exciting for our clients. To find out more today, visit us at www.mindmoverspsychology.com.au

10/01/2026

Navigating your child’s anger can be one of the most challenging aspects of parenting.

First, anger is a powerful and intense emotion that can be overwhelming for both children and parents. When your child is angry, their emotional responses can seem unpredictable and uncontrollable, which naturally triggers stress and frustration in a parent. This emotional intensity can make it hard to respond calmly and effectively.

Children also often lack the skills to articulate their feelings and manage their anger constructively. They might express their frustration through tantrums or outbursts, which can be confusing and distressing for parents who are unsure of how to address the root cause of their child’s anger. This communication gap can lead to misunderstandings and further escalation.

Parental responses to anger can vary widely based on your personal experiences and beliefs about anger. Some parents might feel compelled to suppress or punish anger, while others might struggle with feeling overwhelmed or inadequate in managing it. This variability can make it difficult to find a consistent approach that works for both you and your child.

Ultimately, addressing anger effectively requires patience, empathy, and a willingness to understand both your child’s emotional world and your reactions. By approaching anger with compassion and seeking to build emotional skills, you can turn these challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection.

08/01/2026

One day our children will make sense of us — the way we eventually made sense of our own parents.
Not just through what we said, but through how we handled stress, mistakes, repair, and growth.
If parts of that future story don’t feel how you’d like right now, take heart — it’s still being written.
Every pause instead of a reaction. Every repair after rupture. Every moment of accountability and growth quietly reshapes the narrative.
Our children don’t need perfect parents. They need parents willing to reflect, repair, and keep becoming.
Save this for the days you wonder if it’s making a difference. 🤍

       

06/01/2026

Grief has no timeline. Children don’t need perfect words or answers, they need steady adults who can sit with sadness without fear. When we respond with patience, honesty, and gentle presence, we show children that love doesn’t end when someone dies. Love and loss can exist side by side, and children don’t have to carry either alone. 🤍
Supporting a grieving child isn’t about fixing their pain—it’s about helping them feel safe enough to feel it, remember, and keep loving.
         

04/01/2026

As parents, we all want our children to thrive — academically, socially, and emotionally. But real success isn’t about perfection or having everything figured out. It’s about helping our kids build the inner qualities that allow them to cope with challenges, learn from mistakes, and keep moving forward with confidence and compassion.

Childhood is full of twists and turns — school pressures, friendship ups and downs, big emotions, and growing expectations. When we focus on nurturing the right traits, we give our children something far more powerful than achievements alone: resilience, curiosity, emotional strength, and a belief in themselves.

By supporting the development of these five essential traits, you’re not just helping your child succeed in school — you’re equipping them for life. These are the skills that help children bounce back from setbacks, stay open to learning, and grow into kind, capable humans who trust their own abilities.

Let’s raise children who feel safe to try, brave enough to fail, and supported enough to grow, together.

02/01/2026

Teenagers are complex, no doubt about it.
They can act like they don’t care, roll their eyes at everything you say, and give you nothing but “yeah” and “dunno” at the end of a long day.

But as a psychologist, I can tell you, they care more than you think. Actually, I know this to be a fact. The teenager notices EVERYTHING.

So many parents ask me:
“How do I connect with my teen when they shut me out?”
The answer isn’t in the big moments, it’s in the small ones.
The everyday gestures. The moments you don’t think they’re noticing.
They are.

Teenagers need to feel accepted, not managed. Supported, not controlled. Seen, not judged.

Even if your relationship hasn’t been close, it’s never too late to build a connection.
Try one of these 9 small but powerful acts today. They might not say much, but they’ll feel it.

31/12/2025

Anger isn’t the enemy — disconnection is.

When children are angry, their brain and body are flooded with alarm.

They don’t need punishment or perfection; they need safety and co-regulation.

Remember:

💛 Anger is information — not defiance.

💛 Calm is contagious.

💛 Connection before correction always wins.

When you respond with empathy instead of shame, you teach your child that every emotion — even the loud ones — can be handled with care.

That’s how they learn emotional safety.

That’s how they grow resilience.

29/12/2025

Every parent wants to raise confident, connected kids. But secure attachment isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present, aware, and willing to repair.

Attachment is the invisible thread that shapes how children see themselves and the world. From the first minutes of life, babies are wired for connection — studies show they mimic their parent’s facial expressions within 40 minutes of birth.

Decades of research, including the Minnesota Longitudinal Study, show that securely attached children grow into adults who are:
1. More emotionally regulated
2. Higher in self-esteem
3. Better at coping with stress
4. More compassionate and socially skilled
5. Stronger in friendships and romantic relationships
6. More trusting, confident, and resilient

When we respond to our children with warmth and respect — even after messy moments — we teach them the world is safe, relationships can be repaired, and love is reliable.

Secure attachment isn’t about perfection.
It’s about connection — over and over again.

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MindMovers Psychology was founded in 2015, by Jaimie Bloch with the idea that minds move better together and support is our guiding light to reach our fullest potential.

Whether you’re visiting us at the clinic or diving into our online courses from the comfort of your own home — we specialise in providing a safe space for parents, children, and families together to learn skills, tips, and mindset to feel empowered to have more love and connection when facing the many challenges in life.

The team at MindMovers are dedicated to supporting families and are passionate about making psychology a fun, interactive and engaging experience. We believe psychological well-being is an important part of having a balanced, healthy and joyful life. It influences the extent to which we thrive in our relationships with our partner, children, family, friends or colleagues.

To find out more today, visit us at www.mindmoverspsychology.com.au