Kanda Psychology

08/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Today is Do It For Dolly Day. Wear blue to raise awareness. Check in with your children. Donate if you can.

9 likes. "Join us & Go Blue to End Bullying this Do It For Dolly Day"

07/05/2026

06/05/2026

Social anxiety is a common, early-emerging, and often under-recognised mental health issue in children and teenagers.

05/05/2026

Assessment is often misunderstood.

It’s not just about getting a label. And it’s not just about medication.

At its core, assessment is about understanding.

Understanding how your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world. Understanding why certain things feel harder than they should. Understanding what sits underneath behaviours, emotions, and patterns you might be seeing day to day.

From there, things start to make more sense. We can offer:
• a clearer picture of your child’s strengths and differences
• practical strategies that actually fit your child
• guidance for home and school environments
• support in advocating for what your child needs
• a shared understanding across the important adults in your child’s world

For many children and families, this clarity brings a sense of direction—and often, relief.

03/05/2026

Oh it stings if your child or teen throws this one at you!

But most of the time, “I hate you” doesn’t actually mean hate. It means:

😩 “I’m overwhelmed”
😩 “I’m frustrated”
😩 “I don’t have the words for this”

If we react to the words, things escalate. If we respond to what’s underneath, things settle faster.

It doesn't mean accepting disrespect. It means in the moment, respond to the need. Don't take it personally.

Try something like "hey, I can see things are hard, I'm here". Later, when everyone is calmer, you can come back and talk it through, "next time let's try..."

02/05/2026

There was a time when this sat on the bedside table… and did one job. No notifications. No snaps. No “just one more scroll” at 11:52pm. Just a loud, slightly offensive wake-up call in the morning.

Simple. Effective. A bit traumatic… but effective.

Now the phone has taken its place — and it brings everything with it.

Messages. Social media. Comparisons. The sense that something might be happening without you.

For teens, even when they’re not actively on it, just having the phone there can keep their brain switched on. It’s a constant visual reminder of the online world — who’s posting, who’s replying, what they might be missing.

It’s a bit like trying to fall asleep with a pile of overdue work next to your bed. You don’t have to touch it… but it’s hard to fully relax with it sitting there.

Bring back the alarm clock. Keep the phone out of the bedroom. This isn’t about being strict or taking something away — it’s about creating a boundary that helps their brain switch off.

30/04/2026

What a pleasure it was to listen to Martin Heppell from The Resilience Project last night at the Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga.

Exploring the Project’s three key messages—Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness—Martin spoke with candour, humour, and authenticity.

One of the biggest takeaways? Talk about emotions. Talk about mistakes. Talk about perceived “failures.” Talk about being imperfect.

If we want the most precious people in our lives—our children—to reach out when they need support, we have to make it safe for them to do so. And that safety is something we build over time, through what we model, what we share, and how we respond.

Check out their website, podcast, and books here: https://theresilienceproject.com.au

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