Spencer Health

20/07/2026

17/07/2026

🌿💙 Seasonal Women’s Mental Health Retreats 💙🌿

An afternoon just for you — to slow down, reconnect, and support your mental wellbeing. ✨

Join Emma Spencer & Cherie Smith for a nurturing space designed to help you pause, breathe, and prioritise yourself without guilt. 🌸

💫 Reclaiming time for you
💫 Restoring balance and calm
💫 Supporting emotional wellbeing
💫 Gentle connection and reflection

Because you deserve time to recharge and come back to yourself. 🧠💛

📩 Enquire or book via link in bio

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17/07/2026

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16/07/2026

🧠💙 PDA: Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance

PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) is often described as a profile associated with autism, where a strong need for autonomy and an intense response to everyday demands can be present. 🌱

Tasks that may seem simple—like getting dressed, schoolwork, or even enjoyable activities—can feel overwhelming when experienced as pressure or expectation. 💭

For many, this is not about defiance, but rather a nervous system response driven by anxiety and a need for safety and control. Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses can all play a role. 🧠✨

Understanding PDA with compassion helps shift the focus from “behaviour” to support, safety, and connection. 💙

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15/07/2026

Simple moments matter most — shared play, active listening, eye contact, and being fully present can strengthen your bond more than anything else. 🎲🤝 👧🧒💙✨

14/07/2026

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10/07/2026

👧🧒💙 Building Connection with Kids

Connection is at the heart of every child’s emotional wellbeing. 🌱✨

When kids feel seen, heard, and understood, they are more likely to feel safe, confident, and supported in managing big emotions. 💬💛

Simple moments matter most — shared play, active listening, eye contact, and being fully present can strengthen your bond more than anything else. 🎲🤝

Strong connection helps kids thrive, both emotionally and socially. 🧠🌈

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09/07/2026

🧠💙 Managing Anxiety: Small Steps That Help

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but there are simple strategies that can help bring your mind and body back to a calmer place. 🌿✨

Try grounding techniques like slow breathing, noticing what you can see/hear/feel, or gently bringing your attention back to the present moment. 🌬️👀
Moving your body, keeping a routine, and limiting caffeine can also make a real difference. 🚶‍♀️☕💤

Most importantly, remember—you don’t have to manage anxiety alone. Support is available. 💙

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08/07/2026

🌼✨ Finding Joy in the Small Things ✨🌼

Joy doesn’t always come from big moments — often it’s found in the quiet, everyday experiences we tend to overlook. 💛

A warm cup of tea ☕, sunlight through the window ☀️, a kind message 💬, or a deep breath that feels a little lighter 🌿 — these small moments all matter.

When life feels heavy, gently noticing what brings even a spark of joy can help shift perspective and support emotional wellbeing. 🧠💙

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07/07/2026

🌟 Team Spotlight: Kylie Woods 🌟

Meet Kylie Woods, our Art Therapist based in Hornsby! 🎨💙

Kylie brings a wealth of experience in holistic health and wellbeing, combining creativity with therapeutic support to help clients explore emotions, build self-awareness, and foster personal growth. 🌱✨

With qualifications in Transpersonal Art Therapy, Kinesiology, and Mind Body Medicine, along with training in su***de intervention, trauma-informed care, and mental health first aid, Kylie offers a compassionate and supportive approach tailored to each individual.

We're proud to have Kylie as part of our team! 💫

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