Anita Hermans Child and Adolescent Psychology

21/11/2025

21/11/2025

Remember you deserve the same kindness you sprinkle everywhere you go.

Celebrate your wins, take a breather when you need one, and talk to yourself like someone who matters - because you do. 💛

And if you need support, Dolly's Dream is here for you.

Call 13 DOLLY, our Bullying Support Line for confidential help: https://www.dollysdream.org.au/what-we-do/support-line

21/11/2025

At Fiddlesticks, we offer a wide range of musical instruments for children, teens, and adults. Our tutors are professional local musicians with excellent qualifications, passionate about providing high-quality, enjoyable tuition in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Current Instrument Offerings:
- Woodwind
- Guitar / Keyboard
- Cello
- Broadway Voice / Music Theory
- Brass / Drums
- Violin

Tuition days vary each term. If you have any questions about enrolling your child next term, please email us for the most up to date information

20/11/2025

Today’s co-therapist 😍

20/11/2025

20/11/2025

📣 To my Year 12s heading off on Schoolies

Whether you are going to Phillip Island, Torquay, the Gold Goast or overseas, PLEASE take a couple of minutes to read this info on how to party safely:

👉 https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/partying-safely-schoolies-week

If you do need to call the ambulance for yourself or a mate - remember that they are always on your side - be honest about what you or your mate has taken - you will not get into trouble - and you will help them give you or your mate the right type of care.

Enjoy your well-deserved celebrations 🎉

Anita 💗

Partying at schoolies week can be fun, but you need to be aware of the risks, which can include accidents, robbery, violence and sexual assault.

19/11/2025

💗 Things that make my heart smile 💗

💗 Little hands making magical things 💗

19/11/2025

A service dog doesn’t just support one person — it has the power to uplift an entire household. For Veterans or First Responders managing PTSD, a trained service dog brings stability and emotional balance to a household.

Research backs this up: psychiatric assistance dogs are linked to reduced PTSD symptoms, better sleep, and stronger wellbeing. But the benefits don’t stop with the primary handler — they spread across the family. Surveys show that family members of people with service dogs report less worry, better emotional health, and a greater sense of togetherness. For children in particular, reviews reveal improvements in psychological health, stress levels, and social engagement.

These dogs are remarkably intuitive. They can sense stress in family members — not just their handler — by picking up on behaviour, scent or breathing changes. In response, they offer comfort through nudges, leaning or simply being present.

At LifeUnleashed, we carefully match each service dog to a handler and their family, assessing temperament and compatibility so the dog becomes a true member of the family. This depth of matching helps build trust and strong bonds quickly — bringing a sense of calm, routine, and hope to everyone in the family.

Please donate what you can to assist us to support more Veterans and their families in need.