Mindfully Me Groups

Enrolments are now open for Mindfully Me term 4 program!

Some of the wonderful clinicians at Uniquely You Psychology will be running both a kids and teens group in term 4.

If you would like more information or would like to enroll your child call the clinic on 42573021 and ask to speak to Chloe, Sophie, or Beth. You can also inbox or email us to receive an information pack.

Enrollments are open for the Term 3 Kids and Teens Mindfully Me Program and spots are filling up already!

We have been having a wonderful time learning skills and having fun this term and would love to have you join us next term.

For enquiries and bookings inbox us or email us at [email protected]

ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN!

Mindfully Me will be running again next term at Uniquely You Psychology! We will also be running our MINDFULLY ME TEENS program, an adapted version of the program suited to the unique needs as well as challenges teenagers may face.

If you would like more information or would like to secure a spot for your child inbox us or email us at [email protected]

Adult groups now available as well !

We had another fantastic night of learning and building skills in our Mindfully Me group at Uniquely You Psychology this evening!

Mindfully Me will be running every term, if your child is anxious sometimes it can be helpful to know a little bit about the people who are facilitating the group. Here's some information on this term's facilitators, we'd love to meet you at our next group!

We had a wonderful time kicking off the first week of Mindfully Me at Uniquely You Psychology ! Therapy dog Bear was especially excited about having everyone come in.

This week we learnt about our emotions, meditation, mindfulness and tried out some belly breathing.

It was great to meet everyone and we are looking forward to next week!

Mindfully Me will be running again next term, if you think your child could benefit from learning these skills inbox us or email us at [email protected].

Due to a change in circumstances, one last spot has opened up in the 'Mindfully Me Program' starting next week at Uniquely You Psychology!

If you want your child to learn valuable tools to add to their emotional toolbox inbox or email us at [email protected]

We are looking forward to meeting all our participants next week!

One Spot Left in this term's 'Mindfully Me Program' at Uniquely You Psychology !

Mindfully Me focuses on
- Reducing stress and anxiety
- Encouraging self-regulation
- Building resilience and problem-solving skills
- Strengthening skills in emotional intelligence

If you would like to enroll your child inbox or email us at [email protected].

Mindfully Me will be running Term 2 running at Uniquely You Psychology and we would love for you to join us!

For more information or bookings inbox or email us at [email protected]

POSTPONED: Mindfully Me Term 1 Program

The program has been put back to Term 2 in order to keep participants safe and minimize possible disruptions due to the current Covid outbreak.

Until we can return to face to face in Term 2 there will be online programs running on mindfulness and meditation for both parents and kids. Details will be posted soon. Hope to see you there :)

"5 - 4 - 3 - 2 -1" is a simple grounding technique children can use in times of emotional distress or overload. The technique works through calming anxiety and intense emotions through bringing our attention to our 5 senses and grounding us in the present moment.

The Mindfully Me Program is full of life long tips and tricks children can use and add to their emotional toolbox to build resilience and emotional intelligence.

For more information on the Mindfully Me Program starting Week 2 of Term 1, inbox us or email us at [email protected]

One focus of Mindfully Me Groups is helping children to be more ‘in tune’ with their emotions.

Children are often overwhelmed by what they are feeling, particularly when they are unable to identify what it is. Giving children the vocabulary to understand and express what they're feeling can reduce emotional dysregulation and encourage open and honest discussion.

In Mindfully Me Groups each week we start with an activity in which we identify what we are feeling in the present moment. In doing this we are building on and practicing the vocabulary children have available to express what they are feeling.

Additionally through modelling we demonstrate to children that there are no ‘bad feelings’ and it is ok to experience the full spectrum of emotions. This can be particularly empowering for children who feel shame around persistent feelings of worry and anxiety.

If you would like your child to build on their emotional intelligence and encourage open and honest discussion of feelings, inbox us or email is at [email protected].

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful year despite the madness of 2021.

I wish you happiness in the New Year and luck with achieving all your 2022 goals. But would like to gently remind you that even if all you do is get through the year, you are still loved exactly as you are.

Self growth and development is incredible, but reject the notion you have to change in order to be worthy. Your productivity does not equal your worth and you are a wonderful human regardless of whether or not you achieve those New Year's Resolutions.

Everyone has a ‘window of tolerance’, a state of optimal physical and emotional arousal. When a child is within their window of tolerance they can think, learn, play and relate to others.

If a child is pushed outside their window of tolerance their behaviour becomes disrupted by intensified physiological and emotional arousal. They enter hypo-arousal or hyper-arousal.

Children all have different windows/rainbows due to a variety of factors. Sometimes the size of their windows can change due to day to day stressors. The ‘wider’ they can make their windows the less likely they are to experience extremes of hypo-arousal or hyper-arousal.

One way children can ‘widen their windows’ is engaging in mindfulness and meditation. This is achieved through helping children develop self awareness and with this greater levels of adaptability, flexibility and independence. In doing this they give themselves greater opportunity to be resilient, calm and focused.

Mindfully Me helps children practice these skills as well as provides them with skills to bring them back into their ‘window of tolerance’ when they find themselves in hypo or hyper-arousal.

A closer look at what children will be participating in over the 8 week Mindfully Me Program.

'Mindfully Me' starts February 9th and will be held at Uniquely You Psychology in Albion Park.

If you have any enquiries or would like to enrol your child inbox or email us at [email protected].

With the current stressors of our world you may have noticed a pattern of increased emotional dysregulation in your child.

There is a simple model that in part explains this, known as the ‘Hand model of the Brain’. This model was developed by Dr. Dan Siegel a clinical professor in psychiatry who explains emotional dysregulation as ‘flipping your lid’.

Teaching children to understand what it means to ‘flip your lid’ and why it happens allows us to normalise intense feelings like anger, worry and anxiety. In doing this we can teach children how to manage these feelings. Skills in mediation and mindfulness have been proven to be a great way of helping children manage these intense emotions in a healthy way.

Giving children the vocabulary and knowledge to understand, express and manage their feelings is very empowering and builds their confidence in navigating our complex world.

Mindfully Me Groups are a great way to help your child build on and strengthen these skills.

Inbox or email us at [email protected] for more information.

8 Week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and Resilience Program for Kids starting term 1 2022.

Mindfully Me is an 8-week program involving hourly group classes in which children learn and practice skills in meditation and mindfulness. The program is suited to children experiencing anxiety, at risk of anxiety, or any child looking to build lifelong skills for their 'emotional toolbox'. Classes are run in small groups of 6-8 children.

The Program will start Wednesday, February 9th. Classes for 7 to 9-year-olds will run from 4:15pm to 5:15pm. Classes for 10 to 12-year-olds will run from 5:45pm to 6:45pm. Classes are held weekly over 8 weeks at Uniquely You Psychology Albion Park.

For more information and bookings inbox us or email us at [email protected].

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