Nurture Wellbeing

09/01/2025

Positive reinforcement / redirection is a vital strategy for improving behaviour. The word “no” is all too often used as a precursor to the undesired behaviour we don’t want to see. Most children and young people switch off when mentally when they hear that word. It’s overused and often ineffective for managing behaviour.

Redirecting behaviour using more positive language which instead focuses on the actions we want to see, or rather the desired behaviour. For example below is one clients goal for the fortnight - you can clearly see that instead of phrasing the goal negatively with “no fighting” we’ve instead replaced it with “be kind to each other” and then unpacked what that actually looks like, in terms of the actions I can take. Naturally - if you’re being kind you’re not going to be hurting another or using hurtful language. The key is to focus on the actions we want to see - always remaining positive in our language - instead of focussing on what we don’t want to see (stop this, no (that!)

Language is powerful when used more effectively.

09/01/2025

Animal assisted therapy (AAT) has many benefits. At Nurture Wellbeing I have cats and kittens who love to be doted on. The benefits of AAT include promoting positive emotions, improving cognitive function, promoting empathy and compassion, reduces anxiety and depression and increases positive communication and emotional self regulation. 🐈‍⬛

22/09/2024

Availability for new clients opening up. Website to finally be live soon! Please share 🙏🏻

20/09/2024

THIS IS DISHUSTING BY OUR GOVT!!

Please SIGN AND SHARE EVERYWHERE!

Please also chip in what you can to the csuse so more eyes see it!! even $10 gets it shared to 100 odd more people. This action is NOT OK. We need funding to DESEX them to stop them being born in the first place - killing has NEVER WORKED as a method to control the stray population! Doh!

Stop the proposed Australian Mass Killing of Stray Cats - use humane treatments instead

23/01/2024

Great visual for the differences between the various mental health/life supports you can access.

24/11/2023

Last chance - still a few spaces available for 9-12 years and a couple for 4-8 years - What's the buzz program (revised edition) - I am a trained and experienced facilitator with many years experience working with children and young people as a teacher and then student wellbeing leader, and now a counsellor in private practice.

19/11/2023

PLEASE support the end to this CRUELTY! to defenseless and harmless ducks! Please sign the letter and add your voice in the comment section at the end - (that part is optional) - takes just a few seconds of your time to help stop this abuse and suffering! SHARE far and wide also please. Thankyou!

DO YOU WANT MORE OF THIS NEXT YEAR???

IF NOT, NOW'S THE TIME TO SPEAK UP
There is a rumour circulating that the right wing of the Labor Party is pushing to have another duck killing season next year. There are MANY reasons why this shouldn't happen.
1. Please take one minute to sign a letter to the Minister to tell her this is unacceptable. Go to https://southaussiesforanimals.org.au/actions/stop-the-2024-duck-and-quail-season/
2. Please take another minute to share with your contacts and get everyone to sign.
We need people power to protect the ducks!

15/11/2023

Hi all
If your child is struggling with making and or keeping friends, and/or unstable friendships, conflict resolution, establishing safe boundaries and/or expressing their feelings amongst other things, this support group is for your child! A 10 week program, ran by myself, whom is an experienced teacher, ex-wellbeing leader in schools, and now qualified counsellor, with discounts in place for low income families. 1.5 hour sessions held over the weekend - held in Tea Tree Gully - Please register your interest by contacting me via my Facebook business page, contacting my phone number or by simply commenting below and I will be in touch. More details to come on my page. Book early as numbers are limited! Starting December 2nd/3rd 2023. Thankyou - Lisa :)

23/10/2023

Baking choc chip cookies with a client today. We did pretty good! My daughter taste tested and said they were nice! Aaaand she’s a pretty tough food critic! All round success 😌🙏🏻👍

20/10/2023

The power of changing our thoughts. They are our own worst enemy.

20/10/2023

Our thoughts, feelings, what we do and how our body feels are all connected. If we alter our thoughts, we can change how we feel, and ultimately our actions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (or CBT) involves actively challenging distorted or irrational thoughts by asking powerful questions. These questions help individuals gain a more balanced and realistic perspective, ultimately reducing emotional distress and promoting healthier behaviors.

CBT is evidence based and proven highly effective. It is the most common therapy treatment used by professionals all over the world- including myself. 🙏🏻❤️

14/09/2023

Always be kind. You never know what someone else is going through.