It is here that you can take the first step on the journey to living a happy thriving life.
We understand that accessing psychological interventions can be stressful and anxiety provoking and we are committed to making this process as relaxed and helpful as possible.
Thriving Minds Psychology Clinic is a Private Psychology practice conveniently located in the heart of the beautiful Sunshine Coast in Buddina. We are committed to providing quality psychological interventions to help you break free from your struggles and live the life you deserve. In addition to providing treatments for clinical disorders, we are passionate about providing coaching and guidance to clients in all aspects of their lives including personal, social and professional to help achieve balanced healthy and fulfilling lifestyles.
The days when clients lay on a couch taking years to work though problems are long gone. Today, individual therapy is a collaborative effort between you and your psychologist. In fact, most people who seek out therapy are healthy, well-adjusted individuals who are facing difficult problems in their everyday lives. Despite the best efforts of family and friends, people can continue to be troubled by emotions, stress, worries, and anxieties.
Registered as a Medicare provider for Psychological Strategies. Available for use with a referral.
Our clinic works closely with referring General Practitioners, Psychiatrists and other allied health professionals.
We understand that it is not always convenient to attend appointments Face-to-Face, As such we offer Video and phone options at flexible times, in addition to our Face-to Face sessions.
Highly qualified and very experienced in treatment of a diverse range of clients in mental health disorders and dietitian requirements. We are committed in providing excellent interventions to clients. We draw on extensive experience and training in evidenced based therapies to ensure quality outcomes.
If you feel that the stress or anxiety you or your child experience as a result of the coronavirus is impacting on everyday life, a psychologist may be able to help.
Psychologists are highly trained and skilled in providing effective interventions for a range of mental health concerns, including stress. A psychologist can help you manage your stress and anxiety using techniques based on the best available research.
It can be tempting to put things like your mental well being on “hold” during times of stress. However, the opposite is true. This is the time to ensure you are receiving to best possible support for your emotional and mental health.
Many Psychologist are now offering psychology services via secure online platforms or telephone so that you do not need to travel to see a psychologist. Ask your psychologist or GP for details.
COVID - 19 Resources
COVID – 19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT BLAST SERIES
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #1
BEWARE OF THE INCESSANT SCROLLING!
Scanning headlines, flicking channels and scrolling Facebook? A constant stream of exposure about Coronavirus can keep us in a heighten state of anxiety….. Not to mention… the exposure of incorrect facts, misinformation and everyone else’s opinions and fear based thinking.
Instead…. STOP scrolling but stay informed
Be mindful about the Facebook groups you are following and the news articles you are reading….. are they REALLY helpful?
Instead stay informed with credible sources such as:
Australian Government Department of Health
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And
World Health Organization
https://bit.ly/3cQUwCw
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #2
WATCH OUT FOR RABBIT HOLES!!
Don’t be like Alice and fall down a rabbit hole…. The rabbit hole of WORRY….
You know the one….
The one filled with …
What If’s…..
Mind reading
Catastrophizing …..
Making assumptions……
And worse case scenarios
I am NOT saying be ignorant…….NO be informed and be prepared
Just keep in mind that:
1: We often OVERESTIMATE the likelihood of something happening
2: We often OVERESTIMATE how bad things might be if they do happen
3: We often UNDERESTIMATE our ability to cope with them if they do happen
In times of uncertainty and unpredictability we are far more likely to feel anxious and stressed and it is VERY easy to fall down the rabbit hole of worry…. we should stay informed and plan…. Be PROACTIVE not REACTIVE
Stay Safe, Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands…Stay Safe, Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands…….We are all in this together
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #3
PRACTICE PHYSICAL DISTANCING BUT STAY CONNECTED
The term social distancing does not mean social isolation….. In fact ….. think of it more like Physical Distancing….
In times of uncertainty and anxiety we need to maintain social connections….. This might just look a bit different.
Work meetings becomes Skype meetings
Playgroups become virtual playdates
Friday night drinks now become FaceTime Drinks
Remember the times of pen pals??
And ….Therapy sessions become online sessions …. With the added benefit of wearing comfy pants….:)
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #4
ACTION!
Taking appropriate, proactive action toward prevention helps to keep anxiety at bay. Taking action helps us feel more in control of the things we have control over.
The World Health Organization recommends a number of protective measures against the coronavirus, including to:
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #5
TAKE TIME TO FIT YOUR OWN OXYGEN MASK…
Whether or not you like it… The saying “You Can’t Take Care of Others Unless You Take Care of Yourself First” rings true…. Especially now, in this time of uncertainty.
Everyone is different when it comes to self care, you just need to find what works for you and make sure you do it!
Examples:
COVID-19 – ANXIETY MANAGEMENT – BLAST #5
REACH OUT
If you feel that the stress or anxiety you or your child experience as a result of the coronavirus is impacting on everyday life, a psychologist may be able to help.
Psychologists are highly trained and skilled in providing effective interventions for a range of mental health concerns, including stress. A psychologist can help you manage your stress and anxiety using techniques based on the best available research.
It can be tempting to put things like your mental well being on “hold” during times of stress. However, the opposite is true. This is the time to ensure you are receiving to best possible support for your emotional and mental health.
Many Psychologist are now offering psychology services via secure online platforms or telephone so that you do not need to travel to see a psychologist. Ask your psychologist or GP for details.
Stay Safe, Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands… We are all in this together
Melissa Johnson
Thriving Mids Psychology Clinic
DEPRESSION & ANXIETY
Including panic, phobias & post traumatic stress.
In Australia, around 3 million Australians are living with depression or anxiety. Around one in six people will experience depression at some point in their life and on average one in four people will experience anxiety. Many suffer unnecessarily because they fail to seek the help they need.
Depression, even the most severe cases, is highly treatable. As with many illnesses, the earlier that treatment begins, the more effective it is and the greater the likelihood that a recurrence can be prevented
STRESS MANAGEMENT
If stress starts to affect your performance and health, you may have gone beyond your optimal level of stress and you will benefit from learning ways to manage stress more effectively.
All stress can be managed, whether it be work-life balance stress, job related stress, relationship stress, family life stress or financial stress there is a solution to help you regain control.
WEIGHT LOSS
Management, nutrition, exercise & movement planning & guidance.
Weight loss or Weight management psychology is the process of working with individuals to identify and understand patterns and behaviours that trigger difficulties when trying to lose weight, which may include;
Managing body image issues or trying to lose weight is never an easy journey, we can help you move past what is holding you back.
WELLBEING
Help to achieve a balanced, healthy & fulfilling lifestyle. Finding a healthy balance between work and personal life can be hard, but it is easier if you seek help.
A good work-life balance means you have harmony between different aspects of your life, where benefits gained from each area can support and strengthen the others. Work-life integration is a new concept, where many people are learning to blend their work and personal lives successfully.
This is where we come in, we can teach you the strategies needed to accomplish your personal balanced lifestyle.
SLEEP HEALTH
Good sleep habits are vital for physical health & mental wellbeing.
The quality of sleep can be an indicator of general health, and prolonged sleeping difficulties may be a pointer to underlying general or mental health issues. Sound sleep is is not just important for physical and psychological health, it is also connected with a sense of emotional well-being.
Sleep difficulties can be treated and there are a number of effective treatments available. We use a combination of evidence-based approaches, and work with your GP who can prescribe medications, if required.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
As women, we face a multitude of issues specific to us as daughters, wives, girlfriends, mothers, professionals, grandmothers, and just as people.
In our clinic we give women the special care they need to help them navigate the waters of many challenges including but not limited to: Fertility, IVF, antenatal and postpartum health concerns, stress related disorders, relationship and sexual concerns, perinatal loss and bereavement.
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