Written by a Clinical Psychologist, in the enchanting and heartwarming world of “The Bully In My Mind,” young readers embark on an eye-opening journey with the stories of children as they confront a very peculiar bully – the one that lives inside their own thoughts. This beautifully illustrated children’s picture book delves into the challenging yet crucial theme of self-compassion, presenting it in a manner that is both relatable and heartwarming.
Each page paints a story of resilience, understanding, and love, guiding children to recognise and quieten the harsh inner critic that all too often takes residence in their minds. As they journey through the narrative, readers will discover that the most empowering voice is not the loudest, but the kindest.
But this book isn’t just for children. At the end, parents will find invaluable tips on how to foster an environment of self-love and compassion at home, helping their little ones navigate the vast ocean of emotions and thoughts that come their way.
Explore practical guides, activities, and worksheets created by our clinicians to support everyday mental health and family well-being.
Just as our bodies need a balanced diet, our minds need a balanced mix of activities to stay healthy. The Healthy Mind Platter sets out seven daily essentials, from rest and play to focus and connection, and includes a reflection worksheet to help you build more of each into your week.
A ‘Done List’ changes our focus from what is hanging over our heads on our never-ending ‘To-Do List’, and instead centres our perspective on what we’ve already achieved, however small.
In doing so, we can more readily remember the highlights, achievements and nice moments of our day or week, and feel motivated to add more to our list of accomplishments.
Download your free ‘Done List’ template.
Do you struggle with making decisions? We’ve put together a short checklist to help simplify your decision making and reduce distress.
Join Lauren as she takes you through ‘Mindful Moments’, a collection of guided listening exercises to help you practice the art of mindfulness and find peace in your day.
Have you ever thought about why you worry? In this resource, Sarah shares the process she leads her clients through to identify, fact-check, and release positive beliefs about worry.
Why not take some time for yourself and go for a mindful walk around your neighbourhood this week? Follow this activity to see how many items you can notice while out-and-about. A fun activity on your own, or with the whole family! And remember, 5 in a row (in any direction) equals BINGO!
Many people struggle to name the values that they think are important in their everyday lives, and then to incorporate those values into their decision-making. It is helpful to know what values we consider important because value-based living can allow us to feel like our decisions, choices and goals are more self-motivated, attuned or a ‘better fit’. In order to simplify the process, there are a few broad steps we can take towards living our values more fully. .
“I definitely have negative thoughts, but I don’t know what to do about them!“ Perhaps this is something you’ve told yourself recently, or identified after reading our blog on Identifying Faulty Thinking.
Click “download today” to receive a helpful document with starter questions to challenge or reframe your thinking.
If you find yourself believing that procrastination means that you are simply lazy, consider some of these alternative explanations for what keeps you stuck in a procrastination cycle. To help you with this, Lauren has created a list of some common procrastination-prone thinking patterns, and some alternative ways of thinking that leads to doing.
When we get to bed and when we get up is something we can control, and getting enough sleep has far-reaching benefits for our health and increases our capacity to face new challenges and experiences. Need a refresher on good sleep habits? We’ve put together a one-page summary to help remind you of some helpful habits around sleeping.
Is your child facing a tricky situation and not sure what to do? Download this six-step structured problem-solving worksheet to work through it together, identify what they can change, and find the best solution.
Is your child experiencing bullying? Sign up below for some tips on how to respond to the bullying and a brainstorming sheet you can complete with your child on coping with bullying at school.
Talking about drug use, mental health or the dangers of the internet with your teens can be some of the most awkward, but most important conversations you can have with them. To help with this, we’ve put together our top three online resources for working through online safety, drugs and alcohol and talking about anxiety and depression.
As a parent it can feel like you are being pulled in different directions. You want to do what is best for your child, to be the best parent you can be – but – feel like it all ends up in a mess. Pretty much every parent can remember a time where they wish they hadn’t yelled, nagged, or just handled a situation in a more helpful way. Now is the time to stop and reflect what matters most to you as a parent.
If you are struggling with an emotional or mental health problem, call us now to make an appointment – and take the first step in getting the support you need.
