Palm Psychology

10/09/2026

R U OK?Day 2026 is Thursday 10 September, but life happens every day.

If you're worried about someone, or you've noticed a change in their behaviour, ask R U OK? on any day! For tips on how to have supportive conversations, visit: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

10/09/2026

15/08/2026

Do you have a child aged 8–12?

Researchers are inviting parents and caregivers from across Australia to take part in a pilot trial of Parenting to Prevent, a free online program that helps parents build practical skills to support their child's wellbeing and reduce risks of self-harm.

Participation involves completing an 8-week online program at your own pace, as well as a series of brief online surveys.

👉 Learn more and register your interest here: https://bit.ly/4fiJRDg

15/08/2026

Leaving the job doesn't mean the impact of service ends. 🧡

Fortem Australia is proud to support the psychological wellbeing of former first responders, because the impacts of a career in emergency service can continue long after leaving the job. Wherever you are in your journey, we're here to support you.

Former first responders who have left service within the past 10 years can access Fortem's free, confidential counselling services, delivered by experienced clinicians who understand the realities of first responder life.

If you, or someone you know, has transitioned out of service in the past decade, we're here to help. 🧡

Learn more about how to access support via our website: https://fortemaustralia.org.au/

15/08/2026

We're inviting you to join us for One Foot Forward during Mental Health Month, in solidarity for Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide.🧡

Join us to walk, run or move 40km, 60km, 100km, 150km, or a distance that suits you, for the 1 in 5 Australians who experience a mental illness every year.

Together, we can show them they are not alone. Sign up as an individual, create a team or register your
workplace.

Entry is FREE, and you'll be joining a passionate community of people who are...

Walking together. Standing together. Stronger together.

Click below to register now and join the walk for mental health!
https://bit.ly/JoinOneFootForward26

15/08/2026

A reminder that all emotions have purpose 🩵 so useful for children to learn this instead of thinking there are “negative emotions” they should not feel.

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JOY - Helps you enjoy the good moments.
SADNESS - Helps you heal and feel deeply.
ANGER -Helps you stand up for what's wrong.
FEAR - Helps you stay alert and safe.
DISGUST - Helps you protect your wellbeing.
ANXIETY - Tries to prepare you for the what-ifs.
ENVY - Shows you what you truly want.
ENNUI -Shows boredom, so you seek meaning.
EMBARRASSMENT - Helps you stay connected and learn with others.

23/05/2026

Every time we give kids a hug, laugh at their jokes or help them solve a problem, we’re nourishing their mental health.

It’s all about finding small moments of joy, and walking the bumpy road of life together, in your own way.

23/05/2026

Today, we’re teaming up with the Brisbane Broncos to launch something even bigger than rugby league 🖤

We’re on a mission to fill 50,000 virtual seats at Suncorp Stadium by June 6 – and we need you in the stands.

Because mental health isn’t always visible, but it affects millions of Australians each year.

Every $25 virtual seat supports Black Dog Institute’s mental health research. Personalise yours with your name, download the image, and share it to show your mates you care.

No empty seats. No one left behind.

Grab your seat at noemptyseats.org.au

02/04/2026

We will be closed over the long weekend for the Easter break reopening Tuesday 7 April. We wish you & your family a safe & happy Easter 🌴☀️

23/01/2026

Complex trauma affects nervous system functioning, particularly when trauma occurs in relational and developmental contexts.​

Evidence from neurobiology, attachment theory, and trauma research consistently shows that physiological responses to threat precede conscious thought. This is why effective support for complex trauma must include body-based strategies that restore regulation and safety at a nervous system level.​

Working with the body is not an adjunct to recovery - it is central to it.​

Learn more with our practical three-part Youtube series – Building a Resilient Nervous System​​:
https://bit.ly/4t07sx0