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Shining Minds Psychology, Ingham (2025)

25/09/2025

Looking after your mental wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, it’s the simple habits that make the biggest difference.

Here are four small actions you can try to bring a little more calm and balance into your day:

🌬️ Pause to Breathe - Take a few slow, deep breaths to calm your body and clear your mind.

🚶 Move Your Body - Even gentle movement, like stretching or walking, can help release tension and lift your mood.

📝 Clear Your Mind - Write down your thoughts or worries to create space and bring clarity.

💬 Talk It Out - Sharing what you’re feeling with someone you trust can lighten the load and bring perspective.

Each of these actions may feel small on their own. But together, they create a strong foundation for better mental wellbeing.

✨ Start with one today, your mind and body will thank you.

22/09/2025

Stress is an intrinsic part of life, being tied to many of the day-to-day activities that come with being human. It's normal and nothing to be ashamed of.

But, unchecked, it can build up ... rippling through the links that secure our wellbeing and causing them to crack. ⛓️‍💥

From mental health to physical wellbeing, energy levels, relationships and even financial security, stress can quietly affect so much more than we often realise.

🌱 The good news? Stress can be managed. 🌱

Simple, consistent actions like practising deep breathing, moving your body, setting boundaries, or reaching out for support can make a real difference.

If stress feels like it’s taking over, a psychologist can help you find strategies that work for you.

❤️

18/09/2025

Everyone has aspirations. They have dreams, desires and goals that are unique only to themselves.

Often when it comes to achieving these dreams, the first thing we think of is a need to invest in our career, financial capabilities or material possessions like property.

But what about ourselves?
What about our wellbeing?

Seeking support for your mental health isn’t just an act of care, it’s an investment in your future self. It helps you build resilience, strengthen relationships and find clarity during life’s challenges.

Just like financial investments grow over time, the benefits of prioritising your mental health multiply. Every session, every conversation, every step forwards, builds a stronger and healthier ... you.

✨ Seeking support and working on your wellbeing is the smartest investment you'll ever make.

15/09/2025

Every day we find ourselves asking for help in a hundred tiny ways - often without thinking twice about it.

“What does that mean?”
“Can you point me in the right direction?”
“Would you help me with some boxes?”

The world is filled with these small micro-moments of support, with our offering and acceptance of aid in such moments often being the most natural way for us to find connection.

So, why should asking for help with our mental health feel any different?

Seeking support isn’t a sign of weakness. It's a human thing to do. Like life's micro-moments, it’s okay to lean on someone when feeling weighed down.

💬 Whether it’s talking with a friend, a family member, or a psychologist, each small moment of reaching out can come together to make a big difference.

11/09/2025

🌼 RUOK? Day 2025 🌼

Today we pause to reflect on the importance of checking in with those around us. Asking a simple question — “Are you OK?” — can open the door to meaningful conversations, connection, and support.

At Shining Minds Psychology, we celebrate the awareness RUOK? Day brings, but we also recognise the weight of days like this. For some, it can be a gentle reminder to connect; for others, it can feel overwhelming or even highlight struggles that aren’t easy to share.

💛 Whether you’re celebrating the power of small conversations or dreading the spotlight that RUOK? Day can place on mental health, remember this: you don’t have to have all the answers, and you don’t have to walk this journey alone.

If you’re struggling, reaching out for help is a sign of strength. And if you’re supporting someone else, listening with compassion and patience can make all the difference.

Let’s keep the conversation going — not just today, but every day.

20/08/2025

🌿 The Outdoors & Mental Health 🌿

Did you know spending time in nature can have a powerful impact on your mental health? Fresh air, natural light, and the calming sounds of the outdoors can help reduce stress, improve mood, and boost overall wellbeing.

We are so lucky to be surrounded by incredible natural beauty – from the breathtaking Wallaman Falls to Mount Halifax, Forrest Beach, and Hinchinbrook Island national park right on our doorstep. Spending even a short amount of time in nature can make a big difference to how you feel.

🌱 Whether it’s exploring the rainforest, enjoying the coast, or simply sitting in your backyard listening to the birds, the great outdoors offers us a natural way to reset, recharge, and appreciate the beautiful part of the world we are blessed to live in.

✨ Sometimes, the best step forward for your mental health is to step outside.

15/08/2025

🧠 What Is Neurodiversity? And Why Does It Matter? 🌱

At Shining Minds Psychology Ingham, we celebrate neurodiversity — the idea that brain differences like autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and more are part of natural human variation.

Rather than seeing these conditions as problems to be “fixed”, the neurodiversity perspective encourages us to recognise the strengths and challenges that come with different ways of thinking, learning, processing, and experiencing the world.

🔹 For example, someone with ADHD may struggle with focus — but also have high energy, creativity, and innovative thinking.
🔹 An autistic person may find social situations tricky — but often has strong attention to detail, loyalty, and deep interest in specific topics.
🔹 People with dyslexia may find reading challenging — but often have strong visual-spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills.

When we understand and support neurodivergent individuals, we unlock their potential and help create a more inclusive and compassionate community — one that values difference, not just sameness.

At Shining Minds, we provide respectful, individualised psychological support for neurodivergent children, teens, and adults — always centred on strengths, not just symptoms.

🌟 Different brains. Different strengths. All valuable.

04/08/2025

👨‍🍼Parental Stress & Support 💛

Parenting is incredibly rewarding—but also overwhelming, exhausting, and stressful. In a rural community, where resources can feel scarce and everyone knows everyone, it’s easy to feel like you have to hold it all together on your own.

But here’s the truth: one of the best ways we can care for our kids is by taking care of ourselves.

Think of it like this: when a plane hits turbulence, we’re told to secure our own oxygen masks first before helping others. It’s not selfish—it’s essential. The same goes for our mental health. If we’re running on empty, it becomes harder to show up the way we want to for our kids.

💬 If you’re feeling stretched thin, stressed, or like you’re just “getting through the day,” you’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone.

📍Our team offers warm, confidential support right here in the community. For you. Because supported parents raise supported kids.

27/07/2025

💬 Men’s Mental Health Matters 💬

For too long, many men have been told—directly or indirectly—that strength means silence. That “real men” don’t cry, don’t talk about feelings, and just “get on with it.”

But here’s the truth:
Bottling things up isn’t strength—it’s survival mode.
Real strength is being honest. It’s reaching out. It’s breaking cycles.

We all face stress, grief, relationship struggles, pressure, and pain. Whether you’re farming, raising a family, or just trying to keep things together—it’s okay to feel it. And it’s more than okay to talk about it.

👣 Talking isn’t weakness. It’s courage.
📍Seeking support isn’t failure. It’s leadership.

Our rural communities are built on resilience—but even the strongest need support. You don’t have to carry it alone.

23/07/2025

🌟 Thank You, Hinchinbrook 🌟

We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support and response from our community following our recent expansion. As a small, local psychology practice rooted in the community, for the community, your trust means the world to us.

At Shining Minds Psychology, we’re proud to offer holistic and individualised care—tailored support that meets you where you’re at. Whether it’s therapy, guidance, or comprehensive clinical assessments, we’re here to walk alongside you.

💫 Due to the incredible response, we now have limited remaining availability for new clients.
If you or a loved one are seeking support, please reach out soon to secure a spot.

Together, we’re building a healthier, more connected community.

📞 0491 938 510
💻 admin@shiningminds.com.au

20/07/2025

🧠 Burnout Is Real — But There Are Ways Through It 🔥
Whether you’re working the land, caring for others, or juggling multiple roles — burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means your body and mind are asking for support.

You might be burnt out if you’re:
🔸 Constantly exhausted, no matter how much rest you get
🔸 Feeling flat, unmotivated, or disconnected
🔸 Snapping at others or withdrawing
🔸 Struggling to sleep or focus

💡 Here are some small but powerful ways to start managing burnout:

✅ Set clear boundaries — Take breaks, say no where you can, and allow time to rest
✅ Reconnect with purpose — Reflect on what matters to you beyond work
✅ Move your body — Gentle physical activity can help shift stress
✅ Limit overstimulation — Step back from constant emails, phones, and noise
✅ Talk it out — Connection is a powerful antidote to stress

🌱 Burnout isn’t fixed by “pushing through” — it’s healed by slowing down, recharging, and being kind to yourself.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, know you’re not alone — and help is here. We support local individuals, families, and workers across the Hinchinbrook region to manage stress and feel more like themselves again.

📍 Based in Ingham | 💬 Private & confidential support
📞 Reach out to learn how we can support you

17/07/2025

🌪️ Bailing Out the Water Without Fixing the Leak

When someone is struggling with alcohol or substance use, it can feel like they’re constantly bailing water out of a leaking boat — trying to stay afloat, keep life moving, and manage the fallout.

But if the leak — often unresolved trauma, stress, or emotional pain — isn’t repaired, the boat keeps filling up.

Real healing means more than just coping. It means finding the leak and fixing it, so you’re not fighting to stay above water every day.

With the right support, lasting change is possible.

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