YoungMinds Health and Development Network

28/11/2025

🌟 Meet Leenet D’Souza — Our New Provisional Psychologist at Young Minds! 🌟

Comment a “WELCOME!” to help us celebrate Leenet joining Young Minds! 😊

We’re so excited to welcome Leenet to our Young Minds team! 💛
She brings a deep passion for supporting children and young people, especially in the areas of emotional regulation, anxiety, social skills, and neurodivergence.

Her approach is warm, culturally sensitive, values-driven, and grounded in evidence-based care — helping her clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow 🌱✨

Whether she’s supporting a child to build confidence, helping teens make sense of big emotions, or working alongside parents to strengthen connection at home, Leenet brings a truly compassionate touch to every session! We’re thrilled for you to meet her!

Learn more about our team’s experience and therapy approach via the link below 💜💚
https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/team/

27/11/2025

Burnout doesn’t take holidays. For many parents, teens, and young adults, the Christmas period can intensify stress, sensory load, and emotional overwhelm! 😖😭

That’s why we’ve pulled together some evidence-based, and nervous-system-friendly tips to help you move through the festive season with more calm, energy, and confidence.

Swipe through for bite-sized strategies you can start using today! ✨

Whether you need help managing sensory overload, saying no to over-commitment, protecting your energy, or supporting a neurodivergent child during this busy season, our team is here for you 💛 Find more helpful resources and schedule an appointment with our clinicians via our website below!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/dealing-with-burnout-recognising-the-signs-and-getting-help/

25/11/2025

It's that time of year... Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you're “running on empty”? 😔

Burnout can sneak up on anyone, from teens to parents, and even the most organised people. Remember, it doesn’t mean you’re failing… You’ve just been pushing a bit too hard for a bit too long 💛

In this week's blog, we break down:
✨ What burnout actually looks like
✨ Early warning signs (emotional, physical + behavioural)
✨ Why it happens
✨ How to get real support and not just self-care tips
✨ When to reach out for professional help

If you’ve been feeling stretched thin lately, this one’s for you. Your wellbeing matters, and recovery is absolutely possible 🌱

👉 Tap the link below to read the full blog and learn how to recognise burnout and get support.

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/dealing-with-burnout-recognising-the-signs-and-getting-help/PsychologyResources

20/11/2025

🕵️‍♂️💬 Mission: Confidence, Connection & Calm! 🕵️‍♂️💬

The Secret Agent Society is a fun, evidence-based group program helping kids build the emotional and social skills they need to thrive 🎯

Through games, missions, and interactive challenges, young “agents” learn how to:
🧠 Understand and manage big feelings like anger or anxiety
💬 Start and maintain conversations and friendships
😎 Handle teasing, bullying, and tricky social moments
🙌 Ask for help and bounce back from mistakes

Each week, children complete “secret missions” through play-based learning — building confidence, self-regulation, and social smarts in a way that feels exciting and empowering 🚀

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From emotional regulation to social skills, our evidence-based group programs are designed to nurture growth, connection, and wellbeing. 💜

📅 We run multiple programs throughout the year at our North Lakes & Stafford clinics.

💚 We're highlighting a different group program each week! Learn more & explore our group programs through the link below: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/group.../childrens-groups/

📞 Get in touch to enrol your child in our groups programs now! Call us on (07) 3857 0074, email us at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au or follow the link below to enquire today!

🔗 Click here to enquire today: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/appointment-request/

20/11/2025

💬 Speech pathology isn’t just about “speech” and making sounds! It’s about helping neurodivergent kids communicate in ways that feel natural, comfortable, and empowering for them!

Many autistic and ADHD kids experience challenges with communication, sensory needs, friendships and social cues, or expressing big feelings. A neurodiversity-affirming Speech Pathologist can make an incredible difference!

From supporting social communication and classroom readiness to building confidence, emotional expression, and everyday connection, speech pathology can open up new ways for young people to understand themselves and be understood 💛

Swipe through to learn how our Speechies can support neurodivergent children — and what their progress can look like 🌱

👉 Tap the link below to get support for your child today!

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/appointment-request/

19/11/2025

🗣️ Did you know speech pathology is about so much more than speech sounds?
It can support your child’s confidence, communication, learning, social skills — and even their emotional wellbeing 💛

Whether your child is struggling to express themselves, getting frustrated when communicating, or finding the classroom tricky, early support can make a huge difference.

Our highlighted blog this week breaks down the benefits of speech pathology in simple, practical terms so you can understand what support might look like, how it helps, and when to seek it 🌱

👉 Tap the link below to read the full post and learn how speech pathology can help your child thrive:

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/the-benefits-of-speech-pathology-for-your-child/

16/11/2025

13/11/2025

🐧💛 Meet the Positive Penguins! 🐧💛

An uplifting 8-week group program for children, designed to help little minds grow big emotional skills 🌈✨

Through stories, games, and hands-on play, kids learn how to:
💭 Understand their feelings (and others’)
🌬️ Calm their bodies and minds
🤝 Be kind and build friendships
🌟 Think positively when things don’t go to plan
💪 Solve problems with confidence

Each session is fun, engaging, and evidence-based — helping children build empathy, resilience, and emotional self-regulation that lasts well beyond the group 🧠💖

Parents are part of the journey too, joining in activities to help bring these new skills home 💛

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From emotional regulation to social skills, our evidence-based group programs are designed to nurture growth, connection, and wellbeing. 💜

📅 We run multiple programs throughout the year at our North Lakes & Stafford clinics.

💚 We're highlighting a different group program each week! Learn more & explore our group programs through the link below: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/group.../childrens-groups/

📞 Get in touch to enrol your child in our groups programs now! Call us on (07) 3857 0074, email us at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au or follow the link below to enquire today!

🔗 Click here to enquire today: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/appointment-request/

13/11/2025

🎒 New school, new routines, new faces? Starting high school is a *big* step!

While it’s an exciting milestone, it’s also a time filled with nerves and uncertainty (for kids and parents 😅). The good news? With a little preparation, your child can feel confident, organised, and emotionally ready for the change.

Swipe through for some bite-sized tips on supporting your child’s transition — from building routines and independence to managing first-week jitters 💛

11/11/2025

🎒 Big change ahead? Starting high school can be EXCITING - but also a little overwhelming (for both kids and parents!) 💭

New friends, new teachers, new routines... it’s a lot to navigate. The good news? With the right support, your child can step into this next chapter feeling confident and capable 🌟

Our latest blog unpacks practical strategies to help your child adjust smoothly, including:
✨ Building independence before the school year begins
✨ Managing nerves and expectations
✨ Creating routines that reduce overwhelm
✨ Supporting emotional wellbeing through change

Because every new beginning feels easier with the right tools (and a little reassurance 💛).

👉 Tap the link below to read the full post and discover simple ways to help your child thrive in their high school transition:

https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/helping-your-child-make-the-transition-to-high-school/

08/11/2025

💜 Behind every calm space, every breakthrough moment, and every smiling client… there’s an incredible team making it all happen!!

This week, we want to celebrate our amazing staff who have been part of the Young Minds team for 5 years this year! 🎉

Their dedication, compassion, and energy across their different roles has helped to shape the warm and supportive environment we’re so proud of, where we can feel truly seen, heard, and understood. 🌿

Here’s to the team members who’ve grown with us, supported countless clients, and continue to bring heart to everything they do! 💫

Drop a 💚 in the comments to help us celebrate their incredible commitment and this awesome milestone!

06/11/2025

✨🧭 CHOICES! ✨📍

An empowering 8-week group program for kids — designed to help children build confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation 💪🧠

Through games, stories, and hands-on adventures, kids will learn to:
💭 Understand their feelings & others’ (empathy)
🌬️ Self-calm & manage big emotions
🤝 Strengthen friendships & problem-solving skills
🪄 Recognise unhelpful thoughts & make positive choices

Each child gets their own "passport to progress" — earning stamps each week as they discover new coping tools and emotional skills ✨✈️

Parents are part of the journey too, with take-home activities to help reinforce these skills at home 💛

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From emotional regulation to social skills, our evidence-based group programs are designed to nurture growth, connection, and wellbeing. 💜

📅 We run multiple programs throughout the year at our North Lakes & Stafford clinics.

💚 We're highlighting a different group program each week! Learn more & explore our group programs through the link below: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/group.../childrens-groups/

📞 Get in touch to enrol your child in our groups programs now! Call us on (07) 3857 0074, email us at groups@youngmindsnetwork.com.au or follow the link below to enquire today!

🔗 Click here to enquire today: https://youngmindsnetwork.com.au/appointment-request/