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Hobart Wonderings, Sandy Bay (2026)

17/01/2026

This post is relevant for all people, children and adults. These phrases are dismissive and invalidating. I love what Em has suggested as alternative approaches.

05/01/2026

Are you revising how you do things in 2026?
This time last year we did and we love our new way of helping our community increase access to Occupational Therapists.

Are you interested in knowing more about how we did this?

We’ve created resources to help you explore and discover the potential of the Single Session model.

✨ Free Download: A guide to help you reflect on any doubts or excitement you may have about this approach.

🎥 On-Demand Workshop: Dive into the power of Single Session Therapy, in 90 minutes hear about how it works and how it can transform the way you use your time to help others.

No pressure. No deadlines. Just access when you’re ready to learn.

Access the free guide.
Whether it’s for you or someone in your team, this could be the mindset shift you’ve been looking for.

Get started here:
👉https://hobartwonderings.myflodesk.com/n5oai36bfe

👉www.hobartwonderings.com

👉https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/Introduction-to-Single-Session-Therapy

30/12/2025

Do you truly believe that one session could make a difference?
Could it really be helpful?

If that belief feels uncertain, exciting, or even a mix of both... you’re not alone.

We’ve created resources to help you explore these feelings and discover the potential of the Single Session model.

✨ Free Download: A guide to help you reflect on any doubts or excitement you may have about this approach.

🎥 On-Demand Workshop: Dive into the power of Single Session Therapy, in 90 minutes hear about how it works and how it can transform the way you use your time to help others.

No pressure. No deadlines. Just access when you’re ready to learn.

Access the free guide.
Whether it’s for you or someone in your team, this could be the mindset shift you’ve been looking for.

Get started here:
👉https://hobartwonderings.myflodesk.com/n5oai36bfe

👉www.hobartwonderings.com

👉https://www.verveotlearning.com.au/Introduction-to-Single-Session-Therapy

18/12/2025

Taking Time to Recharge This Christmas 🎄✨

As the holiday season approaches, it's a perfect time to pause, reflect, and recharge. Parenting, supporting loved ones, or working in allied health can be demanding, and it's essential to prioritize your well-being. Remember, just like the metaphor of fitting your own oxygen mask first, taking care of yourself allows you to show up fully for others.

This Christmas, give yourself the gift of rest and connection. Whether it's spending time with family, enjoying quiet moments, or simply doing something that brings you joy, make space for what fills your cup. 🌟

Let’s embrace the waves of the season—some big, some small, but all part of the beautiful ocean of life. 🌊

Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas break from all of us at Hobart Wonderings. 🎁

11/12/2025

Someone once described a family as being like a hedgehog: too close, and they prick each other; too far apart, and they struggle to survive. This analogy feels especially poignant with Christmas approaching. For some, the inability to be close to family can be deeply isolating. For others, being in constant proximity, especially in homes that don't feel safe is overwhelming and very unsettling.

Children can emotionally disconnect from their families while still being physically present. 😔 When a family system is under stress, the natural tendency is to stabilise the situation. Often, this leads to rigid thinking, controlling behaviours, and strained communication. As parents, this might come across as being overly bossy or feeling like the children are ungrateful, disrespectful, or simply not listening. Christmas time can definitely add stress to a family system.

While we can’t always control the external stressors impacting our family, we can change how we respond to them. The key is to soften the edges. This means being flexible with the stories we tell ourselves, lowering expectations, letting go of guilt, and prioritising self-care, kindness, and gratitude for ourselves and those around us.

Why not add a dose of silliness to your family’s routine? Dance, sing, change up your usual dinner spot, write each other notes, or start a family yoga session. These small shifts can help ease the stress response and create moments of connection. You might even consider starting a new family ritual- something that sparks laughter and keeps everyone close without the “prickly” moments.

As the season changes and the long holiday approaches, I hope you find time to nurture fun and closeness with your family. Do you have a favourite family activity or ritual that brings everyone together? Share your ideas below to inspire others!

09/12/2025

Supporting Teens Through The Social Media Changes 📵💬"

This week, many teenagers are facing the challenge of losing access to their social media accounts. For young people, social media isn’t just a pastime, it’s often their primary way of connecting with friends, expressing themselves, and feeling part of a community. So, it’s no surprise that this change might feel overwhelming and potentially isolating for them, especially with the routine of school finishing for the year.

As parents and carers, it’s important to approach this transition with empathy and understanding. Here are some tips to help your teen navigate this shift:

1️⃣ Acknowledge their feelings: Let your teen know it’s okay to feel upset, frustrated, or even anxious about this change. Validating their emotions can help them feel heard and supported. Don't jump to words like "in my day!" or "at least you've had it already" These types of comments can be very dismissive of the teens experience.

2️⃣ Co create ideas for alternative connections: Ask them if they have had any ideas about ways to stay connected with their friends.

3️⃣ Discuss and co create some new routines. Without the pull of social media, your teen might feel a bit lost. Work together to create new routines that include activities they enjoy, like sports, hobbies, or family time. Be lead by their ideas.

4️⃣ Model healthy tech habits: Use this as an opportunity to reflect on your own screen time and model balanced technology use. This can be a great way to bond and show solidarity.

Remember, this is a big adjustment for your teen, and they’ll need your patience and support as they adapt. 💛

Do you have any tips or strategies that have worked for your family? Share them below to help others in the same boat!

09/12/2025

🎉 Exciting News! Welcome Mitchell Rickards to the HW Team!

We are thrilled to introduce Mitchell Rickards, our newest Occupational Therapist, to the Hobart Wonderings team!

Mitchell brings hands-on experience from a dynamic hospital environment, where he honed his skills in assessing needs, supporting rehabilitation, and helping individuals regain independence in meaningful aspects of their daily lives.

Inspired by his passion for working with young people, Mitchell is now transitioning into paediatrics. His journey began as a swim teacher and coach, where he spent years building trust, confidence, and skills in children of all ages. This experience sparked his enthusiasm for supporting children in overcoming challenges, developing their capabilities, and celebrating their achievements.

Mitchell is dedicated to providing family-centred, strengths-based care and creating supportive, engaging environments where young people can thrive. He’s excited to bring his clinical expertise, empathy, and energy to paediatric Occupational Therapy and make a meaningful impact in this field.

When he’s not working, you’ll find Mitchell coaching on the pool deck, spending time with friends and family, or staying active by kicking a football, playing squash, or hitting the gym.

Please join us in giving Mitchell a warm welcome to the HW team! 💙

12/11/2025

DOORS CLOSING FRIDAY 14TH NOV
The Single Session Club is hosting The One Session System. Your direct line of support for getting single session work started in your practice.

What is it?
A 4 session, live, closed-group program that gives you the mindset and method to make every contact count.

Who is The One Session System group for?
Clinical leaders and individual therapists of all disciplines who are ready to implement.

What will you get?
A 1:1 consult with me to tailor the model to your context so that I know exactly where you're coming from.

Live online training with me covering all the steps of running a single session service with real examples from paediatric and family-inclusive practice.

Unlimited phone/email support between live online sessions to keep momentum over 4 months!

Workbook + plug-and-play templates: questionnaires, session guides, note templates, email communications and scripts.

Implementation checklists for policy, documentation, and team roll-out.

To finish- a 1:1 consult two months after our live sessions to check in, ask any further questions and reflect on how far you've come!

LIVE program flow
Session 1 — Foundations: revising what SST is (and isn’t), mindset and reframing time. The work up to the session, leaning into the set up phase to maximise the impact.
Session 2 — Session Mechanics part 1: the therapy frame, contracting the session, facilitation of the session skills and how to ask really great questions.
Session 3 — Session mechanics part 2: how to finish a session, the reflection point, the collaboration and setting the where to from here.
Session 4 — The follow up: how to write an effective summary for the client, what to do at the follow up and mapping the next steps.

Follow the website page to sign up or send me your top two questions! https://www.hobartwonderings.com/for-therapists

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06/11/2025

The Single Session Club is hosting The One Session System. Your direct line of support for getting single session work started in your practice.

What is it?
A 4 session, live, closed-group program that gives you the mindset and method to make every contact count.

Who is The One Session System group for?
Clinical leaders and individual therapists of all disciplines who are ready to implement.

What will you get?
A 1:1 consult with me to tailor the model to your context so that I know exactly where you're coming from.

Live online training with me covering all the steps of running a single session service with real examples from paediatric and family-inclusive practice.

Unlimited phone/email support between live online sessions to keep momentum over 4 months!

Workbook + plug-and-play templates: questionnaires, session guides, note templates, email communications and scripts.

Implementation checklists for policy, documentation, and team roll-out.

To finish- a 1:1 consult two months after our live sessions to check in, ask any further questions and reflect on how far you've come!

LIVE program flow
Session 1 — Foundations: revising what SST is (and isn’t), mindset and reframing time. The work up to the session, leaning into the set up phase to maximise the impact.
Session 2 — Session Mechanics part 1: the therapy frame, contracting the session, facilitation of the session skills and how to ask really great questions.
Session 3 — Session mechanics part 2: how to finish a session, the reflection point, the collaboration and setting the where to from here.
Session 4 — The follow up: how to write an effective summary for the client, what to do at the follow up and mapping the next steps.

Follow the website page to sign up or send me your top two questions! https://www.hobartwonderings.com/for-therapists

05/11/2025

Download our FREE guide here.
https://hobartwonderings.myflodesk.com/n5oai36bfe

If you're even more curious - have a sticky beak around this page on our website. https://www.hobartwonderings.com/for-therapists

There's a one off intro workshop or a more in depth course... a great way to kick of 2026...

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