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I'm a clinical psychologist, animal-assisted therapist, private practice owner, board-approved supervisor & the creator of TToTT's SPARKS® - a no-fluff approach to helping therapists move from overworked and overwhelmed to confident and thriving.

13/10/2025

Last Friday was Mental Health Awareness Day

And did you even have time to stop and notice? 😉

The only reason I knew it was on was I now literally pay one of our admin team to keep any eye on these kinds of dates so I remember to acknowledge them in some way (and get to use them as an excuse to spoil our team a little - see the pics below) 🙂

But I do wonder if there's something in that - something about taking care of others, better than we do ourselves... Nah - I'm sure that's not the case! 😉But on the off-chance that does resonate with you - instead of yet another completely ineffective “don’t forget to take some time for yourself” reminder (cue collective eye-roll), here’s something actually useful:

The SPARKS Dopamenu.

It’s a list of tiny, satisfying resets you can do between clients -designed to boost dopamine, regulate your nervous system, and get you into the habit of stopping to smell the metaphorial roses now and then.

Dopamenus are kind of popular for ADHDers these days - but seriously? Who among us couldn’t use a little extra dopamine halfway through a back-to-back day?

This version of the dopamenu - aligns with the 6 SPARKS domains - like nurturance, safety, and play - because the kind of support we need isn’t always about carving out more 'free' time (not always practical unfortunately!) - but how we use the seconds and minutes we DO have free.

Print it, pin it, or pass it on to your clients and colleagues. It’s quick, realistic, and absolutely bubble bath-free. (there's also a PDF version in the files section of this group).

And if you want to dig deeper into the real conversation about burnout, boundaries, and doing things differently…

🗓 Join us for Part 2 of The Self-Care Rebellion on Oct 21.

🗳 Take the 2-min poll to shape the discussion and be the first to get the link to join us live! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCU_Part_2
http://subscribepage.io/wfvDwa

08/10/2025

Autism isn’t increasing.
Awareness is.

More diagnoses doesn’t mean “more autism.”
It means we’ve finally got the skills and knowledge to see what was always there - quirky, brilliant people who were previously judged for simply being wired differently.

At 12 Points, we welcome all wiring! :)
And we do our best to create spaces that work with all brains, not against them.

Therapy doesn’t have to be one-size-fits-neurotypicals-only.
We tailor support to match you. Or your child. Or your partner. Or whoever in your life needs a little less judgment and a lot more understanding.

For more on why autism rates aren't increasing AND why the rhetoric around 'prevention' and 'cure' is so damaging - read our latest blog post by our AAT Counsellor, Mathew - who brings both professional expertise and lived experience as an AuDHDer.

https://www.12pointspsychology.com/psychology-blog/rejecting-autism-myths

07/10/2025

“If you don’t stop and listen when your body’s talking to you...
it’ll start screaming. And it’ll make you stop.”

We said this in Part 1 of *The Self-Care Rebellion* - a live, unscripted conversation between three psychologists, all of us with lived experience of burnout, and all of us questioning what “self-care” is actually supposed to look like in real life.

The feedback blew us away:

“Really powerful to hear you all talk about this.”
“First time I’ve ever felt safe enough to talk about this.”
“I didn’t know other people were feeling like this too.”

We’re planning Part 2 now - and we’d love your input.

**What do you want us to explore next?**
What still feels unspeakable or stuck when it comes to burnout, boundaries, or doing things differently?

Here’s a 2-min poll if you want to shape the next conversation:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCU_Part_2

29/09/2025

Just 3 months left in the year - and only 3 group supervision sessions to go!

So this is your last chance to grab a 3-Session Supervision Pass before it disappears for good on Wednesday 1st October.

You pay $247 total for 4.5 hours of CPD - that’s just $82 per session!

These aren't your standard supervision sessions either!

Alongside supportive, reflective practice and case discussion, we often share extra resources - like topic-specific tools, checklists, or planning templates, and more. (Last month’s group walked away with a working Medicare bot + an AI ethics pack 👀)

Bonus for pass holders:
Grab the 3-Session Pass and you’ll also receive exclusive access to the Core Competency Chatbot - a tool to help you stay up to date and on track long after the sessions wrap up.

Final Topics for 2025:

Core Competency 7: Equity & Diversity - with Tania this Weds 1st Oct

Systemic Fatigue + Review of all 8 Competencies - with Danielle on Tues 11th Nov

End-of-Year Wrap-Up & Planning Session for 2026! - with Danielle & Tania on Weds 3rd Dec.

Can’t make a session live? No worries - you’ll still get the resources.

Grab your 3-Session Pass before Wednesday - we won’t be continuing these in 2026!

www.bookwhen.com/12points

25/09/2025

If your clients have been stressed by recent headlines around autism and tylenol, please share this with them. I think our best weapon in the face of this level of malicious misinformation is educating as many people as possible as to how to critically evaluate scientific information that is presented to them. So I hope you, and your clients find this useful.

For me, the key takeaway is really to remember that the people who have the most to gain from the fear these headlines generate rely on the fact that the vast majority of the population have never read a scientific journal article and wouldn’t have anything to compare it with if they did.

So let me break it down.

The most important point here is: one study (or one headline) is never - and can never - be the full story.

Most research papers only ever aim to answer one specific question in one specific area of one specific discipline. It’s the cumulative findings that lead to larger theories and developments.

So to understand research, it helps to look at the whole paper – and the context that paper sits within, not just the conclusion.

Here’s what to check:
1️⃣ What question are they asking?
2️⃣ How did they test it? (The methods matter most!)
3️⃣ Did they include all the data?
4️⃣ What do the results actually say?
5️⃣ What are the limitations?
6️⃣ What’s the conclusion - and how cautious is it?

Takeaway: Science is about testing, questioning, and updating with new evidence.
It’s not about scary headlines or miracle claims.

💡 Save this post for next time you see a viral “health warning” - so you can read with confidence instead of fear.

24/09/2025

“It worked for me” is a vibe - not a method.

But when we’re tired, invalidated by the mainstream, or desperate to feel better or different, it’s so easy to mistake correlation for causation.

This week I’m sharing how to easily tell the difference - PLUS, how to explain it to your clients without sounding like a condescending jerk.

Let’s talk about what evidence-informed actually means.

22/09/2025

Not Sexy. But very SPARKY.

A workplace booked me for a 3hr R U OK Day presentation. Then came back asking to split it over the day - which would have turned it into a 4hr presentation.

Pre-SPARKS - I would have smiled and said 'Sure"

This time? I paused.

Noticed this was an old pathway response.

And with a gulp, I chose the new pathway.

Watch the video to see how that went.

Coz this is what SPARKS looks life in real life.

Small Steps - Big Shifts!

What would you have done in this situation?

04/09/2025

🎉 Anonymous… but iconic.

We officially have a winner for the Dog Movie Pun Challenge - and while we can’t share their name, we can share that the win was unanimous.

This client’s entry made us laugh and wag our metaphorical tails.

To celebrate:
🐾 We’re donating $50 to Beagle Rescue on their behalf
🐾 They’ll receive a framed custom poster of their winning pun (because that kind of genius deserves wall space)

Thanks to everyone who got involved - it was equal parts joyful, creative and ridiculous. AKA: our favourite combo.

Wear It Purple + International Dog Day might be over, but around here, inclusion, celebration and occasional chaos are kind of an all-year thing.

Watch the video below to see the winning entry… and maybe start brainstorming for next year 👀🐾

02/09/2025

✅ Group Sup in Your Pocket

Not all supervision is created equal.

We’ve got 4 group supervision sessions left before the new core competencies come into effect - and you’re invited.

🧑‍💼 Facilitated by either me (Danielle) or the brilliant Tania Zapparoni (30+ years combined experience)

🗓️ 90 minutes
💰 $99
📍 Online
🎯 Open to psychs, registrars, counsellors & social workers

We’ll be:
* Exploring what the new competencies actually mean in practice
* Refreshing the existing ones (without making you read 19 PDFs)
* Holding space for your current cases, stuck points or WTF moments

AND everyone who attends any of the 4 remaining sessions will get exclusive access to our Core Competency Custom Bot - a smart, therapist-safe AI tool that helps you check your knowledge, keep upskilling, and stay compliant long after the session ends.

🗓️ Next session:
Thursday 11 Sept, 7–8:30pm AEST
→ Book here https://bookwhen.com/12points

Grab your spot at the link above - or send me an email if you’re not sure if it’s the right fit: danielle@12points.com.au

HINT: if you’re overwhelmed at the idea of just how and when you're going to upskill on these core competencies - it probably is exactly the right fit!

29/08/2025

🟣 Authenticity looks good in purple.

SPARKS is built on the belief that real self-care starts with permission - to be messy, to be different, to be fully you.

So today, I’m wearing purple alongside my four-legged co-regulators in honour of Wear It Purple Day - and all our LGBTQIA+ peers who are still figuring out where they’re safe to be seen.

SPARKS isn’t just about burnout recovery. It’s about recovering parts of yourself that got left behind because they didn’t “fit the mould.”

If authenticity is part of the work - then visibility is too.

Here’s to showing up real. Loud. Kind. And yes, occasionally covered in dog-hair.

28/08/2025

🐾 You’ve out-punned yourselves!

The entries for our dog-movie comp are rolling in - and honestly? The creativity deserves an Oscar and a treat.

We’re celebrating International Dog Day and Wear It Purple Day with a little fun, a lot of heart, and some truly excellent dog-themed movie puns.

This week, team members (and visitors!) have been submitting entries like:

🐾 SuperDOG
🐾 The Big Le-BOW-WOW-ski
🐾Dogbusters (were the dogs are doing the busting of course!)

Each entry = a chance to win a donation made in your name to Beagle Rescue or a LGBTQIA+ charity of your choice.

Haven’t entered yet? You’ve got time! Winners announced on Monday :)

👉 Drop your pun in the treat jar at reception
👉 Or comment below to vote or add your own

Seen one you love? Drop a 🐶 below to vote - or throw your own pun into the ring.

27/08/2025

Make it PAW-some!

It’s International Dog Day + Wear It Purple Day this week… basically a celebration of some of our favourite things!

So we’re throwing a little comp to celebrate - and you’re invited.

We want you to turn your fave movie title into a dog-themed pun 🐾

Think:
🍿 The Bark Knight
🍿 Jurassic Bark
🍿 10 Things I Fetch About You

The winner gets a donation made on their behalf to either Beagle Rescue or an LGBTQIA+ charity of their choice.

To enter:
➡️ Write your pun on a note
➡️ Drop it in the treat jar at reception

OR just comment below with your entry!

And don’t forget to vote on your fav from the Crown Court teams.

Winners announced next week!

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Melbourne, VIC

Website

https://12pointspsychology.com/sparks-from-band-aids-to-breakthroughs/

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