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Potential Self - Clinical Psychologists

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Potential Self - Clinical Psychologists

Supporting people, young and old, to be all they can be, both personally and professionally.

Providing practical life skills, clinical support and peace of mind.

05/02/2026

People often didn’t think that stimming is someone flicking their fingers and hands. While this is a form of stimming, you may be surprised to know that there is a lot of different types and ways to stim. For example, did you know that many people do knitting as a stim? Twirling hair, fidgeting with jewellery, all considered as stumps, a way to regulate. Now this does not mean that everyone who needs, moves their hair, or arranges their jewelry is stimming. The stim is associated with regulating emotions.

04/02/2026

Emotional awareness is a great thing, and we often hear people say feel your feelings. That’s great and all, but if you don’t know how to do that, it’s not easy. It can help if you don’t try and name it. But just notice the feeling of it. And noticing the impact it’s having on your body and where. Later it helps you notice when you’re feeling particular ways in particular situations, your body is giving you a sign.
I should say though, when you decide to have a crack at this, do it on a normal day in every way space so you can practice it without pressure. Never good to learn a lifesaving technique, when you need it to save a life! So always do it in an environment when there’s no pressure, and you can explore on how to do it for you safe safely. And have fun, is that in motion? 😉

03/02/2026

When I have a worry going on, I often stop myself and ask myself is it a fact or is it a fear? If it’s a fact, what can I do about it that might help the situation or do the best that I can. If it’s a fear, there’s no point worrying about it until it becomes a fact. But now I think I might also ask myself am I simply enjoying being in my rocking chair. Because if I am, perhaps it’s time to get out and do something.

02/02/2026

In accordance to this, my mental health must be amazing! 🤩

01/02/2026

Be grateful. Grateful for the roof over your head, the bed you sleep in, the food you eat. Grateful for the people in your life. When you truly appreciate what you have, you’d be surprised how your life can be.

29/01/2026

Back at school, back at work. People will be struggling with change and routine. Let others know they are not on their own. Gestures can do this very easily, such as making someone a coffee, or acknowledging hard work, doing a simple chore for someone to help relieve the pressure, checking in, spending time with them. It can make a world of difference.

28/01/2026

Enjoy your time. You’re not at work 24/7 so make your moments count. That being said, make your work and time you spend count too.

27/01/2026

Enjoy your day and freedom to live life as you can.

26/01/2026

Reminders:
First timers- have a coffee with someone after drop off, it helps. They will make it through the day. You get to hear all about it when you pick them
Up, but they will be overwhelmed and exhausted from a day full of new.
Pop a family photo in their bag, so they have a bit of you with them. You’d be amazed at how much it can help.

Not new, but nervous- You have more than likely seen the teachers around in the next grade. You more than likely know most of the kids, just not 100% who is in your class. You get to see all your friends on breaks regardless. But no class is 100% full of demons. There a range of people in classes so you will likely find people that fit for you even if not your bestie. And be kind to the new kids, because everything is new for them.
Family photo in bag, still helps.

Remember: Teachers with little ones are helping settle your children, while they cannot be with their own. Show your gratitude to them.

Take pressure off dinner time and have something easy that everyone enjoys to end the day positively. And if young they may crash earlier.

And tomorrow will not have anywhere near the pressure.

You’ve got this ✏️

25/01/2026

Happy Australia Day 🥳
How ya going? Enjoy your sausages on bread, pluggers, sand in your togs, burning hot day/flood, because you know she’ll be right mate.

Enjoy your day however you choose to, being lucky enough to be Australian 🇦🇺

22/01/2026

Make today a good day. If you can make it a good day, make it the best as you can.

21/01/2026

Parenting is unique to your child’s needs not the people in the room. You know your child better than anyone. Don’t make your child feel bad to save face on social pressure. Loving is about learning for everyone.

Address

94 Ross River Road
Townsville, QLD
4812

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

Telephone

+61744262303

Website

http://potentialself.com.au/

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