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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

22/07/2025

Girls are often taught that anger makes them “difficult” or “too much.” But anger is just one of many feelings, and it’s okay to express it. When we tell our daughters they can be angry without shame or labels, we help them build emotional safety and trust in themselves. Because feeling deeply and speaking honestly are not flaws, they’re strengths.�The words we say to our girls don’t just fill the moment; they become the voice inside their heads. Our language shapes how they see themselves and whether they trust their thoughts and feelings. When we choose words that celebrate honesty, courage, and emotional safety, we help raise girls who back themselves confidently, not quietly. Let’s be the voices that build their inner strength, so they grow into women who speak their truth without fear.

Tag a parent who’s raising a strong-hearted girl.

20/07/2025

Have you heard of Lighthouse Parenting? It’s a term coined by pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg to describe a balanced, emotionally attuned parenting style that sits between helicopter parenting and free-range parenting.

As both a psychologist and a parent, this concept deeply resonates with me.

Lighthouse parents are steady and consistent, offering guidance and safety without trying to steer every move. Your child is the ship, navigating life’s waters. You are the light, anchored, reliable, and calm, showing them the way without controlling their course.

I’ve seen this in action with my daughter. When I gave her space to speak her truth at school, even if it meant disagreeing or being vulnerable, she began showing more courage and confidence. Not because I protected her from every challenge, but because I stood by as a trusted guide, reminding her of her strength.

This approach isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence, perspective, and partnership.

Lighthouse parenting helps children become resilient, emotionally aware, and self-assured because they’ve been seen, supported, and trusted from the beginning.

Save this if it resonates, and share with another parent who’s trying to ride the waves with wisdom, too.

18/07/2025

If you’ve ever felt like you’re walking on eggshells around your teen’s emotions, you’re not alone. The mood swings, the outbursts, the moments of total shutdown can be overwhelming, even for the most patient parent.

But here’s the truth: your teen’s emotional ups and downs aren’t “just drama” or something to ignore until they grow out of it. They’re a reflection of real, ongoing brain development, hormonal changes, and a growing need for autonomy—all happening at once.

That doesn’t make it easy, but it does make it understandable. And when we understand what’s going on beneath the surface, we’re better equipped to respond with calm, compassion, and confidence.

Your teen needs your steady presence more than ever right now—even if they don’t show it. The way you respond to their big feelings becomes a model for how they’ll eventually learn to regulate their own emotions.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to show up with empathy, listen more than you speak, and hold space when their world feels like too much.

You’re doing more than just surviving the teen years—you’re helping shape a future adult who knows how to feel, think, and cope.

You’ve got this. And if no one’s told you lately, you’re doing better than you think.

What’s been the hardest part of navigating teen emotions for you lately? Let’s talk about it below.

16/07/2025

When your child has big emotions, your response matters more than you think.

It’s not about having perfect reactions — it’s about showing up with empathy and staying grounded when your child is struggling. These six reminders can help you hold space for your child’s emotions in a way that builds connection, safety, and resilience.

Which one resonates with you most right now?
Save this post to come back to when things feel overwhelming, and share it with someone who’d find it helpful.

14/07/2025

As conscious parents, one of our most important roles is helping our kids become confident, responsible, and independent individuals.

This doesn’t mean pushing them to “grow up fast”, it means offering safe spaces to learn, make decisions, and reflect.

When children feel trusted and supported, they rise to the occasion.

When we model responsibility and offer guidance instead of control, they develop lasting self-belief.

Start with small steps. Stay present. Celebrate growth.
Which of these tips will you try this week? 💬👇

13/07/2025

Does your child get anxious, and you’re not sure how to really help?

Anxiety can be overwhelming for kids, and as parents, we often feel the urge to fix it or make it go away. But what children truly need isn’t a quick solution; it’s a new relationship with their emotions.

Here’s how you can support your child in managing anxiety in a grounded, compassionate way:

• Make space for their inner world without rushing to solve
• Help them notice patterns and triggers with curiosity
• Normalise anxiety as a valid human experience
• Teach them to listen to their body’s signals early on
• Practice calming strategies through real-life role play
• Co-create a simple, go-to grounding plan they can use anywhere

The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety — it’s to help them meet it with awareness and self-trust.

You’re not just calming the moment. You’re teaching them how to return to themselves, again and again.

Save this post if it resonates, and share it with a parent who might need it today.

12/07/2025

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.

10/07/2025

To the fathers who feel like they’re not enough.
And to the children, now grown, who ache for the father they never had.

This post is for you.

Because being a father isn’t about a title or biology.
It’s about presence.
It’s about showing up in the small moments.
It’s about being someone a child can lean on, learn from, and feel safe with.

For too long, we’ve told dads their role is to provide and discipline and to stay emotionally distant.
But neuroscience says otherwise.
Children thrive when they have emotionally attuned, safe, and available relationships.
And this role isn’t exclusive to fathers.

A loving adult, no matter their label, can be a powerful force in a child’s life.
The quiet comforter.
The person who believes in them.
The one who listens without trying to fix.

This is the essence of parenting.
And it’s never too late to become that person.

Let’s rewrite the story together.

08/07/2025

So much of my work with children and teenagers is helping them understand this one truth:
Two things can be true at the same time.

You can feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or frustrated and still feel grateful.
You can be in pain and still have an open heart.
You can be struggling and still be deeply, beautifully human.

Many of the children I work with believe that feeling big emotions means something is wrong with them.
They say things like,
“I’m too sensitive.”
“Why can’t I just be normal?”
“I don’t want to feel like this anymore.”

But here’s what I’ve learned, over and over again.
It’s not their pain that makes them different. It’s what makes them human.
And it’s not their job to push the pain away. It’s their job to learn how to meet it with compassion.

When we practise this kind of emotional honesty with our kids from when they are little, when we show them that gratitude can exist alongside hard moments, not instead of them, something beautiful shifts.
We teach them they’re not defective.
We teach them that love can live in the same space as fear.
We show them that sending love to the fires inside of us is what softens those fires over time.

This is why I love this simple daily gratitude practice.
Because it helps build that muscle. Not by pretending things are fine, but by gently anchoring us back to what’s still good, still here, still holding us — even on the hard days.

You don’t need to get rid of the difficult moments.
You just need to practise meeting them differently.

That’s what helps them lose their grip.

06/07/2025

“Just 5 more minutes!”Whether your child is 4 or 14, screen time can feel like a daily battle.

I’ve seen it with so many families and if I’m honest, I’ve felt it in my own home too.
That moment where you’re torn between sticking to the limit and avoiding the meltdown.
It’s exhausting.

But what if the problem isn’t the screen?
What if it’s the way we end it?

I’ve learned (both as a psychologist and a mum) that kids don’t need us to be stricter, they need us to be safer. Not softer on limits, but stronger on connection.

So instead of “Turn it off now!”
I’m trying:
“I get that you’re mid-game. It’s hard to stop something fun.”
“I’ll set a timer so we both know what to expect.”
“Want to tell me about what you were watching when it’s done?”

And you know what? It doesn’t always work perfectly. But it does feel better for both of us.

Screens aren’t going away. But the battles can.

04/07/2025

Lately, I’ve noticed something...
Even when the house is quiet and the kids are asleep, my mind doesn’t switch off.

I’m lying in bed thinking:
Did I sign that school form?
Are we running low on lunchbox snacks?
Did I respond to that message from daycare?
Oh, and did I get back to that work email

It’s this constant mental chatter, the invisible load, that so many mums carry every single day.

We’re not just making meals or doing pick-ups.
We’re tracking emotions, planning weeks, holding space for meltdowns, and absorbing it all while trying to show up at work and be present at home. For working mothers, it's a whole other job that is demanding simultaneously, with deadlines and other people depending on you.

And honestly? It’s exhausting.
But most of it goes unseen.

If you’ve ever thought “I’m so tired, but I don’t know why”…
It’s this.

You’re not lazy.
You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re carrying an entire ecosystem in your mind and heart.

🤍 You don’t have to carry it alone.

If this resonates, I’ve got something coming that’s just for you, something to ease the weight and give you back a sense of clarity and calm.
✨ Link in bio to join the waitlist.

Let’s do this together.

With you always,
Jaimie x

02/07/2025

As parents, we want our kids to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. But success isn’t about being perfect or having it all figured out. It’s about nurturing the right traits that help them bounce back from setbacks, keep learning, and grow into confident, compassionate individuals.
Success isn’t about perfection; it’s about developing the qualities that help kids face challenges, keep learning, and grow into kind, confident individuals. By nurturing these 5 traits, you’re giving your child the tools to thrive, not just in school, but in life.

Childhood can be full of twists and turns, from school pressures to friendship struggles, but by encouraging these key skills, you’re setting your child up for a bright future, whatever path they choose. Ready to help your little one grow into a resilient, curious, and confident person? Let’s nurture these qualities together!

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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