Thrive Wellness and Consulting

04/02/2026

These aren’t just statistics.
They’re people. Families. Friends. Communities.
Silence doesn’t protect us — connection does.
🌿Please check in with your people.
🌿Say the awkward thing.
🌿Encourage support-seeking.
🌿If you’re struggling, help is available.

80,000+ worldwide suicides, 4 weeks into 2026. 💔

80 thousand reasons to ignite the conversation
80 thousand reasons to check in with your loved ones
80 thousand reasons to encourage support seeking behaviour
80 thousand reasons to love your friends, family & community. ❤️

Support services > theshakaproject.com

*statistics are worldwide: based on averages via worldometers.info*o

03/02/2026

This 🙏♥️

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱

There’s a kind of grief that comes with parenting a neurodivergent child that few people ever talk about.
Not the grief of losing your child.

But the grief of losing the version of life you thought you were stepping into.

The ease.
The predictability.
The sense that the world would meet your child halfway.

Instead, you find yourself navigating cancelled plans, misunderstood behaviours, and a constant undercurrent of advocacy. You learn to move gently, not because you’re fragile, but because you’re deeply attuned.

And the hardest part?
This grief exists alongside deep, fierce, unshakeable love.

So it can feel like you’re not allowed to name it.

But grief and love are not opposites.
Grief is love that has had to stretch beyond what you expected.

If this resonates, you’re not broken.
You’re grieving.
And that grief deserves space.

31/01/2026

It's very common for people to push through stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion because they believe they “should be able to handle it” or that others have it worse.
Over time, that quiet ignoring of our inner world is like skipping every service — it works… until it doesn’t. What do you notice in yourself when your check engine light starts to glow?

30/01/2026

Self-care isn’t selfish. In fact it's quite the opposite.
It’s not about switching off from the world or putting yourself above others.
It’s about tending to your mind, body, and nervous system so you can show up with more presence, patience, and clarity in your relationships. When we ignore our own needs, we often end up reactive, exhausted, or disconnected.
Taking care of yourself is an act of responsibility for you and for the people who rely on you.
How would you like to care for yourself in order to be of service to others?🌿

29/01/2026

Happy Birthday Eliza 🎉
Since starting placement at Thrive, you’ve been a real breath of fresh air for us. Bringing such a positive, energetic vibe that lifts the whole team. The work you’ve put in to get where you are today really shows, and your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed.
We’re lucky to have you at Thrive and love the energy you bring to the team. Hope you have the best birthday.🎂🎊

22/01/2026

Not living in alignment with what you want?
Feeling like you’re moving through life on autopilot… or living for everyone else?
Sometimes it’s not that something is wrong — it’s that we’ve lost touch with what actually matters to us.
Our values can get buried under expectations, responsibilities, past experiences, or the need to keep others comfortable.
At Thrive, we support people to identify or re-identify their values, clarify what they truly want and need, and begin making choices that feel more aligned and meaningful.
When your actions start to line up with your values, many people can notice:
• greater clarity and direction
• reduced inner conflict or resentment
• a stronger sense of self
• decisions that feel grounded rather than forced
Values-based work isn’t about changing who you are — it’s about reconnecting with what’s already important to you.
If you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of your next step, this kind of work can be a powerful place to begin.
Reach out or book online to learn more 💛
https://www.thrivewellnessandconsulting.com/

21/01/2026

💭 Notice Your Kid Struggling as School Approaches? You’re Not Alone.
The holidays can feel like a blissful slow-mo movie — late mornings, freedom, no backpacks. But for some kids, going back to school doesn’t hit like “ready, set, go…” — it hits like oh no, not yet! 😬

You might notice:
✨ More irritability
✨ Trouble sleeping
✨ Avoidance of school talk
✨ Low mood or anxiety
✨ More clinginess than usual

These aren’t just “holiday hangovers” — sometimes it’s a real nervous system saying, “Hey… I need a bit of support here.”
👉 Maybe they’re worried about friendships, school expectations, uncertainty about change, or social pressure — and a holiday can temporarily mask that.
If you’re seeing shifts in behaviour that don’t feel typical, it’s worth checking in with heart-first curiosity:
🗣️ “I noticed you seem _____ . How’s school feeling for you right now?”
🧠 “Is there anything about going back that feels hard or scary?”
💛 “I’m here to listen, not to fix it... you can tell me anything.”

Kids don’t always have the words for why they’re struggling but they’ll give us clues if we’re paying attention.
And if you feel like what you’re seeing is more than a “phase,” it’s 100% okay and actually smart to reach out for some extra support — whether that’s a chat with a counsellor, your GP, or someone skilled in helping kids navigate this kind of transition.
Because the brave thing is noticing when we’re not okay and supporting that. 💪💛
Let’s help our kids feel heard, not judged.
And remind them (and ourselves) that feeling nervous about school is normal… but you don’t have to sit with that alone.

20/01/2026

Keep getting triggered?
Finding your reactions feel bigger, faster, or more intense than you want them to be?
This may be your nervous system holding onto experiences that haven’t yet had the chance to properly process.
At Thrive Wellness & Consulting, we offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) — an evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy that can help the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer hijack the present.

EMDR can support people who experience:
• feeling easily overwhelmed or reactive
• strong emotional or physical responses to certain situations
• anxiety, panic, or past trauma that still feels “alive”
• knowing something logically is okay, but your body not agreeing
EMDR is not about reliving trauma — it’s about helping the nervous system feel safe again.
We currently have EMDR-trained clinicians available:
✨ Shannon
✨ Michelle
✨ Matt
And the good news — we also have two additional clinicians commencing EMDR training soon, meaning more availability will be opening up in Bendigo and Echuca.
If you’re tired of managing reactions and ready to gently work at the nervous-system level, EMDR may be a powerful next step.
For appointments with Shannon, Michelle or Matt⬇️
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Michelle Makin - Thrive Wellness and Consulting https://share.google/OlYblhyFA5YyMLWrP

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19/01/2026

We are so super excited to announce that our Echuca Clinic has received yet another award.
Although this is for our Echuca clinic based on locations listed online, we are all one service and one team and work together to do the amazing work we do.
In 2025, we offered over 10,000 appointments to people accessing our service and we thank each and every one of you that trusts us to be part of your journey, that refers people to our service, that recommends us to others, that helps provide feedback to us so we can make further improvements and that help spread the word about our service by engaging with us on social media.
Thank you everyone and thank you to our amazing Thrive Family for all of your hard work and dedication for helping each other and others.

18/01/2026

My little bit of fun is your amazing opportunity for the next two weeks! Shhh - discount below!🤫

Let’s see how long it takes for Toni to catch me out on this one and give me her stern cheeky look of “you’re naughty.”

So on the weekend we had our post Christmas staff party, because we were way too busy to catch up before Christmas…… unfortunately Toni was unwell and couldn’t make it. So whilst she is resting up I thought I would not only be extremely cheeky and put a flashback photo up here of her and I (because for those that know Toni they know she llloooovvveeesss photos hehehe) but I am also offering a MASSIVE 30% discount to the next five people that book an appointment in one of our availabilities this week or next with Matt, Will and Chloe.

Oh she’s totally going to metaphorically kick my backside!!

This opportunity is available to new and existing clients!

To take up this opportunity all you need to do is be one of the first five people to:
⭐️click on the online booking link for the relevant clinician you want to choose
⭐️book an appointment this week or next week
⭐️in your booking notes for the appointment include “Facebook30”

This discount can be used for individual therapy (with all mentioned clinicians above), couples counselling sessions (with Matt) and Breathwork sessions (with Matt).

To book with Matt (Bendigo, online or via phone) - https://www.halaxy.com/book/widget/counsellor/mr-matt-nunan/857271/595841

To book with Will (Echuca, online or via phone) - https://www.halaxy.com/book/widget/counsellor/william-coughlin/990781/315346

To book with Chloe (Bendigo, online or via phone) - https://www.halaxy.com/book/widget/social-worker/miss-chloe-lamb/1691531/595841

Feel free to send us a message here via Facebook if you have any questions.
Facebook30 for the first five people who follow the instructions above and book an appointment this week or next.

Eek... I'm in so much trouble.

Over an out
❤Decinta

15/01/2026

At Thrive we are constantly reviewing feedback and suggestions given to us from staff, clients, referrers, stakeholders and the industry to help improve our service. Although we do this constantly, we also put out an annual survey to review responses and work hard to improve our service each and every year.

If you have capacity, we would love it if you could fill out a brief survey to help us improve our services. These surveys can be filled out anonymously by not including your name if you would prefer.

If you are a client, parent or carer please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G7G8Z65
If you are a referrer, stakeholder or other service provider, please complete the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXG3Y3X

If you would like to complete a survey but do not want to do it online, please contact us and we can provide a copy to you at one of our office locations or can send it to you via post.
Thank you

13/01/2026

If you have found yourself thinking about your relationship more than usual lately, this may be your sign to pause and pay attention.

Many couples do not book therapy because things are falling apart.
They book because something feels off. More distance. More tension. Less connection. And a desire not to let that become the norm.

The couples therapy special with Matt is still available, using the evidence-based Gottman Method, a research-backed approach focused on communication, trust, emotional safety, and repair.

This structured program is designed to support couples who want to reconnect, understand each other more deeply, and move forward with greater clarity and intention.

🌟The offer includes:🌟
• 10 x 90-minute couples sessions
• 1 individual session for each partner
• A comprehensive Gottman relationship assessment
• A personalised roadmap highlighting strengths and areas for growth
• Practical tools that can be used in everyday life
• Available in person or online

The special pricing and flexible weekly payment options are available until January 31, with limited places remaining.

If the thought of talking to someone together has been quietly sitting with you, it may be worth listening to that nudge.

To enquire or book, send a message or get in touch directly.