Positive Shift

18/02/2026

16/02/2026

It is important to note that Autism is not an illness or a disease, and perpetuating this myth is likely to create unnecessary community concern and further stigmatise Autism.

11/02/2026

09/02/2026

Talk to yourself kindly. Notice your inner voice. If it’s harsh, try speaking to yourself the way you would to a close friend—with patience and understanding.
Self-compassion isn’t about ignoring problems—it’s about facing them with kindness instead of judgment. And like any skill, it gets easier with practice 🌱

06/02/2026

Salva Dominic is a Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Diploma in Counselling and is currently completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science. He brings extensive frontline experience as a Mental Health Support Worker, supporting individuals with complex behavioural, emotional, and psychosocial needs across diverse environments, including Secure Mental Health Units, community, Supported Independent Living settings, and residential youth. This experience has strengthened his therapeutic communication skills, crisis-response capability, and understanding of trauma-informed practice.

Alongside his mental health background, Salva has worked as an Allied Health Assistant in Occupational Therapy, supporting children to develop functional, behavioural, and developmental skills. He has completed training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Advanced Su***de Prevention, crisis prevention, and trauma-informed approaches, enabling him to integrate evidence-based strategies into his behaviour support practice.

Salva is committed to enhancing the quality of life for children, young people, and adults. He adopts a person-centred, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach and works collaboratively with participants, families, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver effective and ethical behaviour support interventions.

With strong interests in trauma, forensic mental health, and counselling, Salva is dedicated to building supportive, authentic relationships that empower individuals to work towards independence, stability, and long-term wellbeing.

04/02/2026

Mental health struggles don’t worsen because people talk about them—they worsen when people feel they can’t. By calling for more sunlight, candor, and unashamed conversation, we are asking for a world where vulnerability is met with understanding instead of judgment. When we speak openly, we create space for connection, healing, and compassion. The quote suggests that honesty and openness aren’t just helpful for mental health—they’re essential. Silence isolates, but conversation reminds people they are not alone.

02/02/2026

PTSD isn’t a weakness or “overreacting.” It’s the brain trying (and failing) to protect you after something overwhelming.

The good news: PTSD is treatable. Therapy (like trauma-focused CBT or EMDR), support, and sometimes medication can really help people heal and feel like themselves again.

26/01/2026

19/01/2026

Mindfulness = noticing the present moment, breathing, and observing thoughts or feelings without judgment. It helps reduce stress, improve focus, and increase emotional awareness.