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The Stress & Trauma Clinic

An EMDR Intensives therapy service for all ages located in Bowral, Gundungurra country.

22/04/2026

🍽️ Good food, good mood

If you’re visiting the Southern Highlands, take time to slow down and enjoy some of the region’s best food, wine, and cozy spaces. From fresh pastries in Moss Vale to long, relaxing lunches in Burradoo, every meal is part of the experience.

📍 Southern Highlands, NSW (just 90 minutes from Sydney)

At The Stress & Trauma Clinic, we believe healing isn’t only in therapy — it’s also in the small moments. A warm meal, a calm space, and nourishing food can support your wellbeing in simple but powerful ways.

Because what we eat, and how we experience it, truly matters. 🌿

Source: Delicious Australia
https://www.delicious.com.au/travel/australia/gallery/southern-highlands-guide-eat-drink-stay/7x5up2bk

13/04/2026

Grateful moments from the Rural Mental Health Conference in Hobart 🇦🇺

A meaningful time of learning, sharing, and connecting with others passionate about supporting rural communities and mental health.

Continuing to grow so we can better support those who need it most. 🌿

08/04/2026

Great moments from our Brisbane trip 🇦🇺

We visited our new friends at the Intensive Trauma Treatment Centre and had the chance to reconnect with Sander from WeMind.

Grateful for new connections and catching up with old friends as we continue this journey together. 🌿

03/04/2026

Grateful for an inspiring February 2026 in Auckland 🇳🇿

We had the opportunity to attend training with Mark Brayne, connect with Vania Miteva, and engage in meaningful conversations with the Auckland Council about CIRN.

Continuing to learn, collaborate, and grow so we can better support our community.

01/04/2026

Watching something special come to life 🖤

Local artist Joe Quilter creating a free-hand masterpiece — the yellow-tailed black cockatoo, our Australian phoenix.

A symbol of strength, change, and rising after adversity, just like the journeys we witness every day. 🌿

31/12/2025

🖤Community Support Session🖤

For those impacted by the

Recent events have affected many people — even those not directly involved.

Critical Incident Response Network - Australasia is delivering a free session for the Southern Highlands community who have been directly or indirectly impacted by the Bondi attack on the Jewish community and our shared way of life.

🗓 Sunday 19 January
🕐 1:00 – 3:00 pm
📍 Mittagong
(Location provided TBC depending on numbers)

What is ASSYST?
A gentle, evidence-based group support approach used after distressing events.

✔ Silent technique
✔ No talking or sharing
✔ Internal process, at your own pace
✔ You remain fully in control

This is not group therapy.

Facilitated by registered and trained mental health clinicians from Critical Incident Response Network - Australasia

🎟 Free | Registration essential
👉 Link https://events.humanitix.com/community-support-session-mittagong

17/12/2025

CALL-OUT TO THERAPISTS | COMMUNITY RESPONSE – BONDI

In the wake of the recent tragic incident in Bondi, is coordinating a trauma-informed community group response to support those impacted.

We are seeking:
• ASSYST-trained therapists experienced in group trauma work
• Therapists interested in being trained in ASSYST to support this and future humanitarian responses.

Our work focuses on a safe, structured, evidence-informed group intervention.

If you feel called to support the community during this time, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Register your interest:
www.cirn.com.au
contact@cirn.com.au
or PM with your details

Please share with colleagues who may be interested. Together, we can offer calm, care, and containment when it’s needed most.

15/12/2025

🖤 Holding each other through the heartbreak 🖤

In the wake of the devastating events at Bondi, our hearts are with every life lost, every family grieving, and every person whose sense of safety has been shaken.

In times like this, compassion matters.
Love matters.
Community matters.

Like this image, may we hold one another a little closer — across ages, cultures, and walks of life.
It’s okay to feel rattled.
It’s okay to grieve people you never knew.
It’s okay to slow down.

We honour the first responders and everyday community heroes who showed courage, care, and humanity when it mattered most.

Healing begins in small moments — checking in, offering kindness, allowing rest, and reminding each other we’re not alone.
Be gentle with yourself.
Be gentle with each other.
🖤💛🖤

05/12/2025

🎉Join us for a relaxed and celebratory evening as we come together to connect, reflect, and recharge after another year of supporting our community through EMDR and trauma-informed practice.

This gathering is an opportunity for practitioners across the Southern Highlands to:
✨ Share insights, challenges, and clinical pearls
✨ Discuss all things EMDR—from intensives and protocols to practical wisdom from the therapy room
✨ Strengthen professional connections that sustain us in this meaningful work
✨ Celebrate another year of showing up for our clients, our community, and each other.
Because in this field, support isn’t optional—it's essential.

Let’s take the time to honour the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define our profession.

Light refreshments will be provided thanks to , along with plenty of good conversation and collegial warmth.

We’d love to see you there! RSVP 0492843978, PM or https://mhpn.org.au

29/11/2025

🌿 𝑺𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝑬𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔

Stress doesn’t always show up loudly — sometimes, it builds little by little until you feel drained.
Here’s a gentle reminder: small steps count. 🌱

✨ Take one deep breath.
✨ Step outside for a short walk.
✨ Put your phone down for a few minutes.
✨ Drink water. Stretch. Pause.

You don’t need to have it all together — just give yourself tiny moments of calm. 💛
Because your body deserves to feel safe, even on busy days.

25/11/2025

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒆 𝑲𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝑾𝒉𝒐’𝒔 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒅

When people are overwhelmed, kindness heals more than advice.

💬 Say: “I’m here for you.”
🤝 Offer small help — a meal, a message, or quiet company.
❤️ Remember: their irritability is pain, not disrespect.

Compassion doesn’t fix everything — but it softens the struggle. 🌿

Sometimes, what people need most isn’t a solution — it’s someone who stays.

22/11/2025

💭 Your nervous system isn’t broken — it’s protecting you.

With the right support, it can learn to feel safe again. 🌿

Address

Frankland Street
Mittagong, NSW
2575

Website

http://www.stressandtraumaclinic.com.au/

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