Adaptive Minds Psychology

22/10/2024

Thank you to all of our valued clients that have seen our psychologists over the years. Adaptive Minds Psychology is now closed and we have transitioned to a new company, Sakura Health and Wellness. We are opening in our new premises in Mt Warren Park on 28th October, 2024. Please contact us via the new company page.

Discover a new frontier in paediatric health at Sakura Health and Wellness. Our client families are at the centre of everything we do. We work closely with clients and their families to create tailored care plans that align with their goals, fostering independence, well-being, and a positive therape...

04/09/2024

Adaptive Minds Psychology is in the final stages of transitioning to a new company, Sakura Health and Wellness. Amanda is excited to have been appointed as the Director of Clinical Services. Amanda will also be opening her calendar more and taking on further clients. Please like and follow the new page so you can keep updated with the opening of the new clinic in Mt Warren Park mid October. Current clients of Adaptive Minds will be contacted over the next week or two to make an appointment with Amanda once the new calendar is set up. In addition to psychology services, Sakura Health and Wellness will also be offering other allied health services including O/T, Speech, Physio, Exercise Physiology, Dietitian and more. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list of any of these other services please contact us and let us know.

We're thrilled to announce that Amanda Frame is our Director of Clinical Services!
Amanda is a psychologist who has worked with children and families for over 25 years and has provided psychological services to the community for over 15 years. She is well known in the local area through her work with schools in Logan and Northern Gold Coast where she has delivered programs to hundreds of children to help build self-esteem and overcome challenges.

22/11/2023

Exciting news!!
Adaptive Minds is transitioning to a new multi-disciplinary company to provide services to our community under the one roof!
We are hoping to open our doors in February, 2024 and are looking for passionate health professionals to work in our business.
If you are, or if you know of any health professionals after an exciting opportunity to start working in a fun, professional, growing business, contact me!
To all my clients, thank you for your patience whilst we have been transitioning. I look forward to catching up with you 😊

Sakura Health and Wellness

17/11/2021

Exciting news!! Adaptive Minds now has two provisionally registered psychologists who are able to provide psychology services. Please see link below to view information on our new psychologists who are able to take appointments for NDIS clients and private clients. Due to provisionally registered psychologists not yet able to receive the Medicare rebate, we are offering sessions at reduced rates for private clients. All details are on our website. Appointments available NOW!

Amanda is also accepting some new clients with some appointments available from mid December. Further appointments will be available from February, 2022.

http://www.adaptivemindspsychology.com.au/psychologists.php

20/01/2021

An exciting job opportunity is available at Adaptive Minds for a Provisional Psychologist enthusastic and passionate about working with youth. Click on link below for more details.
http://www.adaptivemindspsychology.com.au/work-for-us.php

22/12/2020

I wish to extend a Merry Christmas to all of my valued clients and families. This has been a challenging year for many and I hope you take the time to enjoy your families and take the much needed time to look after yourselves. The festive season can be a difficult time for some so if needed there are helplines to call and have a chat to help you through.
Lifeline 131114
Su***de callback service 1300659467
Kids helpline 1800551800

Adaptive Minds is now closed for the Christmas period and will return on Tuesday 5th January, 2021. 🎄😊

14/06/2020

These times are certainly challenging. I know a lot of people have struggled and hope you are all receiving the support you require. There are organisations that are here to help, so please make sure you reach out if required. There is one group that I have had particular contact with that I would like to focus on in this post, our teenagers.
As a psychologist who works with teenagers regularly and has the research to back it up, I know that protective factors for teenagers include, participating in recreational activities, belonging to a group, having positive contact with healthy peers and having positive cultural experiences.
Our experiences with COVID 19 have resulted in our teenagers not being able to go to school, having team sports and individual sports suspended and having other recreational activities stopped. This has caused a negative impact on our young people’s mental health including an increase in suicidal thoughts.
Moving forward, it is vital those with the power and capacity ensure young people have the ability to participate in recreational activities to enhance their emotional well-being. I know there are multiple factors that need to be taken into account when activities return to the public in these times, however it is vital we make decisions that support and help our young people. We need to stand together and support our teenagers. Let’s ensure we do all we can to provide opportunities for young people to be connected, belong to a group and participate in activities that bring enjoyment to all!
Lifeline 131114 Kids Helpline 1800551800

12/06/2020

94% of the time, the way a discussion starts determines the way it will end. Taking a pause to prepare yourselves before the conversation begins will allow you to go into it with mindful intention.

If you are needing to have a difficult conversation with a loved one or process conflict in your relationship, preparation is the best way to make sure it goes as well as possible.

Based on The Aftermath of a Fight exercise, ask yourself the following questions before you get into difficult conversations. When you and your partner are able to respond "yes" to all of these questions, processing can begin.

Read more about the five steps to The Aftermath of a Fight: https://bit.ly/2MKpwIf

09/05/2020

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, step mums, foster mums, grandmothers and everyone acting in the role of mum. You are all amazing 💐

24/04/2020

In memory of all our service men and women, past and present. We will remember you....

13/04/2020

It can be difficult for some parents to understand the difference between typical teenage like behaviour and behaviours that may be linked to suicidal thoughts. Educate yourself and be armed with knowledge to assist you and your teenagers!

Understand the causes and risks of youth su***de and what to look out for in your teenager.

03/04/2020

Routines are extremely important for children, as well as adults! With all of the changes going on in our world, it can be easy to slip back to no routine which can cause disruptive behaviours. Routines help our children be organised and give them a sense of security. With all of the changes in their world at the moment, the last thing we need to be doing is creating more stress in their lives. The article below by Dr Thomas Phelan can assist with providing more information on this topic. Adaptive Minds utilises the parenting strategies devised by Dr Phelan in 1-2-3 Magic when working with parents, children and families. If you have any further questions on this or have a parenting topic you would like further information on please let me know and I can post more information on this page. Have a safe weekend 😊