The Mood and Mind Centre

11/12/2025

Connection can look many different ways

Much of the December imagery focuses on big family gatherings – but for many people, that’s not the reality, or it may not feel safe or supportive. Connection does not have to be limited to family or to one “ideal” picture.

Connection might look like:

🔘 Your pet choosing to sit beside you
🔘 A familiar face at the local café or shop
🔘 A regular walk in nature where you feel more grounded
🔘 Online or in-person support groups, hobby groups, or community spaces
🔘 A friend you can send a “just checking in” message to

These smaller moments still matter. They can provide comfort, ease loneliness and remind you that you are part of something, even if it looks different to what you expected.

You might like to:

🔘 Notice one small moment of connection each day and mentally “bookmark” it
🔘 Consider joining a group, class or activity you’ve been curious about
🔘 Make a list of 2–3 people or places that feel even slightly safe or comforting

If you’d like support to build more connection and support around you, The Mood & Mind Centre offers evidence-based, person-centred care. You can visit our website or contact our admin team for more information.

The Mood & Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
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10/12/2025

🌿 End-of-Year Emotions Are Valid

As the school year winds down — at different times for different states, schools, and families — it’s very normal for emotions to feel bigger, heavier, or more unpredictable than usual.

For many children and teens, this time of year brings a mix of:
✨ Excitement about the holidays
✨ Relief that the year is ending
✨ Sadness or uncertainty about changing routines
✨ Anxiety about new classes, new teachers, or new environments
✨ Fatigue after months of learning, social demands, and growth

Parents and teachers often feel this too. It’s the emotional load of wrapping up a long year while preparing for the transition into a very different rhythm.

* Why this transition feels big:
* Routines suddenly shift
* Friendships pause or change
* Some children cope with endings better than others
* Teens may feel pressure about “what’s next”
* Sensory and emotional fatigue adds up
* Families juggle work, childcare, social expectations, and planning

None of this means something is wrong. It simply means the nervous system is responding to change — and change often amplifies emotions.

If your child is more emotional, more tired, more sensitive, more irritable, or more “up and down” than usual, this can be a completely normal response to the end-of-year transition.

And if you are feeling stretched or overwhelmed, that’s understandable too.

If you or your child need support during this time — whether it’s navigating big feelings, adjusting to changes, or preparing for what comes next — please reach out to us at The Mood & Mind Centre.
We’re here to support you with care, clarity, and understanding.

🌿 Contact Us
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09/12/2025

We are feeling festive at The Mood & Mind Centre ☺️🎅🎄♥️💚

09/12/2025

🌿 Something New Is Coming in 2026…

We’re excited to share a little sneak peek of some group programs we’ll be offering early next year at The Mood & Mind Centre.

While we’re still putting the final touches together, here’s a look at what’s on the horizon:

✨ Making the Shift: Transitioning to Year 7
✨ Values in Action: Finding What Matters Most
✨ Couple’s Connection & Communication Skills
✨ Creative Therapies – Teens
✨ Creative Therapies – Kids
✨ And much more :)

These groups will offer supportive spaces to learn, connect, build confidence, and explore wellbeing in meaningful ways.

More details — including dates, registration links, and full program descriptions — will be released soon.
If any of these sound like something you or your family might be interested in, keep an eye on our page… exciting things are coming 💚

If you’d like to learn more about support options in the meantime, please feel free to contact us at The Mood & Mind Centre.

🌿 Contact Us
The Mood and Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
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08/12/2025

🌿 Feeling the Weight of December? You’re Not Alone.

As the year ends, many people notice a rise in stress, loneliness, comparison, and emotional fatigue — even when things look fine on the outside.

Work deadlines. School transitions. Social pressure. Financial worries. Big emotions that have built up all year.

Our latest blog explores:
✨ Why December feels so overwhelming
✨ What loneliness can really look like
✨ Signs your nervous system is under strain
✨ Evidence-based strategies for managing end-of-year pressure
✨ Gentle ways to reconnect with yourself and others

It’s a supportive, research-backed guide for anyone needing grounding during a difficult month.

If this time of year feels heavy, we hope this helps you feel seen — and less alone.

🔗 https://moodandmindcentre.com/feeling-the-weight-of-december-understanding-loneliness-and-end-of-year-pressure/

If you feel you may benefit from additional support, The Mood & Mind Centre offers evidence-based psychological care. Please reach out if you’d like to explore options.

Contact Us:
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
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Explore why December often brings loneliness, pressure, and emotional fatigue — and discover evidence-based strategies to support your wellbeing during this demanding time of year. Backed by Australian mental health research and resources.

05/12/2025

🌿 Connection Protects Mental Health

Volunteering isn’t just about giving — it’s also about finding purpose, building connection, and supporting your mental wellbeing.

Today, on International Volunteer Day, we honour and thank all the volunteers whose generosity, time and care help strengthen our communities. When we connect, contribute, and build together — everyone benefits.

If you’d like to try volunteering, here are trusted organisations in Queensland where you can explore meaningful roles and make a difference:

👉 Volunteering Queensland — The peak volunteering body for QLD, with a comprehensive database of volunteer opportunities across many sectors.

👉 SEEK Volunteer — A large listing site for volunteer roles across Brisbane and Queensland, from community help to social support roles.

👉 Wesley Mission Queensland — Known for community, aged-care, and social-support volunteer roles, helping people who are vulnerable or isolated.

Volunteering can offer more than helping others — it can bring belonging, connection, strength, and perspective.

If you’re ever in a place where you’d like support or want to talk through whatever your struggling with — either for yourself or someone you care about — we’re here to support you.

🌿 Contact Us
The Mood and Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
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04/12/2025

Feeling Lonely In A Busy, Noisy Month

It’s common to feel lonely in December – even if you have people around you. Changes in relationships, distance from family, grief, or simply feeling “different” from those around you can all make this month feel particularly sharp.

Loneliness can look like:

👉 Feeling invisible in a room full of people
👉 Scrolling social media and feeling like everyone else has a “tribe”
👉 Watching others make plans that you’re not part of
👉 Sitting with memories of people or places you miss

Your feelings make sense. You don’t have to dismiss them just because “others have it worse”. Both can be true: you can be grateful for what you have and still feel lonely.

You might gently support yourself by:

🧡 Naming the feeling: “I’m feeling lonely right now”
💚 Reaching out to someone safe with a short message, even if it’s just “thinking of you”
💙 Planning one small, nourishing activity for yourself (a favourite meal, a walk, a movie, time with your pet)

If loneliness is feeling heavy right now, please reach out. Our team at The Mood & Mind Centre is here to help you feel supported.

The Mood and Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
📧 reception@moodandmindcentre.com
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03/12/2025

Inclusion Supports Mental Health

Today, on the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), we celebrate the diverse strengths, voices, and contributions of people with disability in our communities.

Accessibility, understanding, and inclusion aren’t just ideals — they play a meaningful role in supporting mental wellbeing.
When people feel seen, valued, and included, it enhances connection, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

This day is a reminder to keep building environments — at home, at work, online, and in our communities — where everyone has the space and support to thrive.

If you’re seeking holistic mental-health support, or want to explore how we can walk alongside you or your family, you’re welcome to reach out to us at The Mood & Mind Centre.

🌿 Contact Us
The Mood and Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
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02/12/2025

🌿 Online Anxiety Workshop for the End-of-Year Pressures

As we approach the end of the year, many people notice their anxiety rising.
Schedules fill up, routines change, expectations increase, and life can feel faster, heavier, or harder to keep up with. Even positive plans can bring a sense of pressure.

If you’re feeling stretched, on edge, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone — this time of year can amplify worry, tension, and emotional fatigue.

To support you through this busy season, we’re offering an Online Anxiety Workshop designed to help you:

✨ Understand what anxiety looks like in your mind and body
✨ Learn practical tools for grounding, calming, and reducing overwhelm
✨ Build confidence in navigating deadlines, social pressures, and end-of-year expectations
✨ Move into the new year feeling steadier and more supported

You can join from wherever you feel comfortable, and the workshop is delivered in a gentle, accessible, and evidence-based way.

If you’d like more information or want to register click the link below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vrPLohphR57Ts6hyZDdGER9IgMU9B4Pq9l1bp2UA7A8/viewform

You’re also welcome to contact us at The Mood & Mind Centre. We’re here to support you through this season — at your own pace.

🌿 Contact Us
The Mood & Mind Centre
📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
📧 reception@moodandmindcentre.com
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01/12/2025

When “the most wonderful time of the year” feels like a lot...

December can bring a lot of pressure – to be available, cheerful, organised, generous, and “on” for everyone else. Many people are juggling work deadlines, family expectations, financial strain and social events, often on top of an already exhausting year.

You might notice:

👉 Feeling constantly rushed or on edge
👉 Trouble sleeping or switching off
👉 Snapping more easily at the people around you
👉 Feeling guilty for not “doing enough”

These can be signs that your nervous system is under strain, not that you’ve failed. It’s okay if this time of year feels more overwhelming than joyful.

Some gentle ideas:

👉 Choose one thing to let go of this week (an event, a task, or an expectation of yourself)
👉 Build in small pauses – a few slow breaths between appointments or a quiet 5 minutes before bed
👉 Practise saying, “I’d love to, but I don’t have the capacity right now”

If the pressure of this season feels heavy and hard to manage, The Mood & Mind Centre team is here to offer support and a safe, non-judgemental space to talk things through.

📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
📧 reception@moodandmindcentre.com
📆 moodandmindcentre.com/our-team/

29/11/2025

🌿 “Mental health isn’t a destination — it’s something we nurture, one day at a time.”

A gentle reminder as we close Men’s Mental Health Month: wellbeing isn’t about getting everything “right” or reaching a final place of calm.

It’s built through small, steady moments of care — checking in with yourself, connecting with others, and reaching out when things feel heavy.

If you’d like support or want to learn more about how we can walk alongside you, you’re welcome to contact us at The Mood & Mind Centre.

📍 Hope Island & Upper Coomera
☎️ 07 5573 2200
📧 reception@moodandmindcentre.com
📆 moodandmindcentre.com/our-team/