Lotus Therapy

14/08/2026

Highland Kisses are coming BACK to Yandina Feed Barn 💋

Get ready for KISS FOR A CAUSE - your chance to meet our irresistibly floofy Highland crew, share some love, and make a real difference for a wonderful local organisation.

📅 Saturday 29 August
⏰ 9am-12pm
📍 Yandina Feed Barn, 13 Farrell Street, Yandina
💋 $2 a kiss

Come along, grab a Highland kiss and capture the moment with a photo. You might even get a smooch back!

All while helping raise funds for Riding for the Disabled
Every single cent from the kissing booth goes directly to RDA.

Tag your Highland-obsessed friends and don’t miss your chance to be kissed by a Highland! 💋

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30/07/2026

Book Review | Help Me Help My Teen by Maggie Dent

As both a paediatric Occupational Therapist and the mum of teenagers, I absolutely loved Help Me Help My Teen by Maggie Dent.

Parenting teenagers can be one of the most rewarding and challenging chapters of family life. This book is a gentle reminder that our relationship with our teens matters more than having all the right answers. Maggie encourages us to stay connected, remain curious and be a safe place for our young people to land, even during the messy moments.

Reading it through my OT lens, I particularly appreciated the focus on connection, emotional safety and understanding what sits beneath behaviour. As we know, behaviour is communication, and when we respond with curiosity and compassion instead of judgement, we create opportunities for trust and growth.

From a neuroaffirming perspective, many of Maggie’s messages resonated strongly with me. While every neurodivergent teenager has their own unique experiences and support needs, the themes of acceptance, belonging, co-regulation and leading with empathy are ones that every family can benefit from. Supporting teenagers starts with understanding them—not trying to change who they are.

As a mum, this book also prompted plenty of reflection. It reminded me that sometimes the most important thing we can do is simply keep showing up, listening without trying to fix everything, and letting our teenagers know they’re loved exactly as they are.

I highly recommend this book to parents, carers and professionals working with adolescents.

I’m also really looking forward to Maggie Dent’s upcoming book, Digital Freedom. In a world where technology is woven into almost every part of our teenagers’ lives, I think this will be an incredibly valuable resource and a perfect companion to Help Me Help My Teen.

Have you read it? I’d love to hear your thoughts—or let me know if Digital Freedom is already on your reading list too!

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28/07/2026

Sometimes the hardest step is reaching out.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, friendships or emotional regulation, your teenager is feeling overwhelmed, you're navigating the challenges of parenting, or you're looking for support for yourself, you don't have to face it alone.

At Lotus Therapy, we provide compassionate, neuroaffirming counselling for children, teenagers, adults and families in a safe and welcoming environment.

We also offer support for individuals experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns and other challenges in their relationship with food.
Healing doesn't mean having all the answers. It starts with having someone who will listen.
Appointments available now.
Contact Lotus Therapy to learn more or book an appointment.
www.lotustherapy.com.au
Ph: 0490 808 217
[email protected]

09/07/2026

Introducing our new brochure 💚

If you or a loved one is looking for support services, drop by our office and pick up one of our information brochures to learn more about how we can help.

We are also on the lookout for any local businesses willing to display our brochures to share with clients or customers who may benefit from our services.

Together, we can help ensure more people in our community are connected with the support they need 💚

08/07/2026

Yesterday's team training day was celebrated with these beautiful cupcakes. Thank you Blooming Yummy, they were delicious.

02/07/2026

Growth isn't about never struggling. It's about what you learn, discover, and carry with you along the way.

Some seasons are harder than others, but every small step forward matters. Be gentle with yourself. You're growing, even when it doesn't feel like it. 🌱

𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘰𝘯?

30/06/2026

This beautiful collection of books is available from Lotus Therapy Gympie

School holidays are here ✨

Keep little ones engaged, curious, and happily entertained with the Wholehearted Adventures range — thoughtfully created for hours of screen-free fun, imagination, and discovery

Shop Now ⬇️
https://wholeheartedadventures.com/

26/06/2026

Maybe your child doesn't need more screen time.

Maybe they just need a little sunshine, fresh air, and space to explore. 🌿☀️

Watch how one simple afternoon turned into moments of curiosity, connection, and calm — with The Garden of Peace storybook, card game, and the world's best playground: nature.

Sometimes the best therapy looks like little feet on the grass, a book in their hands, and time to simply be a kid.

The Garden of Peace Collection is designed to help children build emotional awareness, mindfulness, and meaningful connections—one page, one game, and one outdoor adventure at a time. 🌼

05/06/2026

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02/06/2026

Transitions can feel big for little nervous systems.

Moving from playtime to bedtime, home to school, or one activity to another can bring up overwhelm, resistance, or big emotions. Gentle support, predictability, and connection can help children feel safer as they move through change.

These small transition tips are not about rushing children through hard moments. They are about helping children feel supported while they get there.

Save this for the days that feel extra tricky. 🌿

Learn more about our neuro-affirming supports at: lotustherapy.com.au