Inneressence Psychology & Wellness

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

The mental load isn’t just mentally draining. For many of us it’s constant, invisible, and unevenly carried.

Research shows that women continue to take on a disproportionate share of unpaid caregiving, with real impacts on mental and physical health.

Smiling Mind’s most recent State of Mind Report found that nearly three in four (72%) parents feel overwhelmed every week, and that 1 in 4 feel this way every single day. 😔

Parental mental health is closely linked to children’s wellbeing, and supporting the mental fitness of parents, particularly mums and primary caregivers, is one of the most meaningful ways we can support children, families and future generations.

The ‘Manage the Mental Load’ pathway is here to help you pause, reset, and build mental fitness skills to navigate the day-to-day before you hit breaking point.

Practical and engaging activities will help you:

- Spot when the mental load is weighing you down
- Drop the "perfect parent" myth
- Put yourself on the list (without the guilt)
- Find small, daily moments to recharge

🧠 You can find the pathway by searching ‘Manage the Mental Load’ in the free Smiling Mind App, or learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04814_H0

30/03/2026

Navigating the huge transformation from being a child to an adult has never been more challenging or more difficult. Even before the pandemic, more of our young people were struggling ...

30/03/2026

30/03/2026

This is your reminder that your path is still unfolding ... exactly as it’s meant to.

You haven’t missed your chance.
You don’t need to be perfect.
And you’re not meant to do it alone.

You’re learning.
You’re evolving.
You’re practising.

That’s enough. That’s everything.



[Image description: A grey background with navy text that reads: ‘Reminders for the path: • You’re not late • Don’t make it harder than it needs to be • The universe will rise up to meet you
• You’ll need help for some parts (and that’s ok) • Many people won’t understand, but the ones that do are your people • Courage feels familiar and unfamiliar at the same time • No one can do it for you, or like you • You have to practice (everything)’ Quote written by Dr Rebecca Ray. Her name appears in the bottom left corner.]

30/03/2026

13/03/2026

13/03/2026

Doing your best will look different every day. Be gentle with yourself

Image: https://www.instagram.com/tyler_spangler

13/03/2026

Join Jean’s newest class - a trauma-informed martial arts group focusing on building physical skills while maintaining safety, choice and body awareness.
Build confidence, coordination and resilience in a supportive group environment, starting Tuesday, March 31.
Contact us for more information on 4243 9800.

Please note: Available to women currently receiving support through the Centre. Contact us for information on how to refer and wait times.

25/02/2026

You’re the only person who can define what recovery looks like to you.

Maybe it’s waking up and having five minutes of calm before the day begins.

Or going to one social event you would have dreaded before.

Or simply noticing that things feel a little more manageable than they used to.

No matter where you are in your mental health journey, you’ve got this 💪

25/02/2026

19/02/2026

Are you a nurse or midwife working in NSW?

Black Dog Institute is conducting a research study to better understand the mental health and wellbeing of nurses and midwives.

Participation involves completing 3 surveys over 3 years, with the aim to improve future support for the profession.

👉 Learn more and sign up to take part: https://bit.ly/4rjFUkG