Tag Archives: therapy

If you are a parent of a child who needs support in any aspect of their development, chances are you have been encouraged to take them to see a therapist. There are lots of different types of therapists that can… Continue Reading >

What can children learn from animals? Have you ever wondered how much you could learn from your pets? We know that animals have a way of connecting with us, and it’s been proven that there are many benefits to having… Continue Reading >

As a Speech Pathologist, one of the first things I would often discuss with families during assessment or when starting intervention is the difference between speech and language. This is a very confusing topic for many parents, but one I… Continue Reading >

Anxiety is a far more common issue with new mums than postnatal depression. For many women, anxiety, not sadness, is what they feel after having their baby. It can start in pregnancy and once the baby is born to grow to… Continue Reading >

Well, to start off with I’m going to open this one up and use the term manual therapist. Chiropractors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, among others healthcare professionals utilise manual therapy as a part of a treatment process. Now this manual therapy… Continue Reading >

In my career, I’ve been able to help hundreds of kids and young people coming into my private practice when they have been experiencing mental health challenges. Mental health issues in Australian youth are relatively common, with a 2013-14 population… Continue Reading >

What is a Mandala? The word mandala comes from the ancient Sanskrit language and loosely means “circle” or “centre.” These sacred circles have long been used to facilitate meditation in the Indian and Tibetan religions promoting relaxation, balancing the body’s… Continue Reading >

Just like a normal therapy session, only virtual! Like many allied health organisations, at Youthrive, we are embracing technology and delivering our services at a distance by using telehealth to connect our therapists to children and their families. Telehealth is… Continue Reading >

It’s always easier to empathise with suffering when we can clearly see it, such as a child with a broken leg. However, the suffering of a child with mental health problems is far less noticeable. In fact, many children with… Continue Reading >

Lachlan was diagnosed with ASD at three and a half years old. I remember being in denial for at least 6-12months. I thought it was just a phase of language/behaviour delay and that he’ll eventually catch up and grow out… Continue Reading >