Head Heart Hands Therapy & Education

05/03/2026

🤯 Well I have a super important practice update....

One that is filled with a lot of mixed emotions.

I have endeavoured to tell all of my regular clients in person and have updated my database of clients in writing but ...

To make things"Facebook offical" ...

At the end of March 2026 my family is relocating to Yeppoon for my husbands work opportunities.

I have absolutely loved living and working in Emerald and it has been an honour being able to provide a quality mental health service in a rural location.

Over the last 12+ months I have learnt so much and have welcomed so many amazing clients and I was not expecting to change gears so quickly.

It is bittersweet - sweet being able to move to the Beach 🏖️ but bitter that I am saying goodbye to the Emerald community 🥲.

WHAT THIS MEANS:

❓ My last day of in-person appointments will be Thursday March 19th.

Whilst there are limited availabilities I still have 2 weeks left in town and have made extra appointments available.
Head to website to book!

✅ I have had a few new clients reach out and YES I can still help those who are after short term intensive support, parenting coaching or who wish to start now and continue with Telehealth counselling or child play & activity based support online.

🏠 I will be taking the month of April off to relocate and then...

💻 I will then be able to provide Telehealth and phone support appointments from May onwards.

🏖️ Clients are welcome to come and visit me in Yeppoon for face-to-face appointments where I will look to set up business again AND...

🚗 I do plan on visiting to Emerald periodically to provide face-to-face appointments for clients who would like check-ins and to conduct community presentations. I will let clients know through my email database and through socials when I will be travelling.

❤️ THANK YOU to my incredible clients who have trusted me and to my army of supporters who have encouraged me in business and beyond.

⁉️ If you have been helped by my services I would LOVE TO ASK if you could provide a REVIEW here on Facebook or Google or feel welcome to send me an anonymous review. Or, even drop a comment if you're happy for me to reuse.

I ask because it helps others to access help ❤️

With gratitude!

Amie

23/02/2026

Repair is one of the most powerful parenting tools we have.

When we own our mistakes, apologize, and reconnect, we teach our children that love is safe, relationships can be mended, and being human is allowed. That is how trust is built. That is how resilience grows.

Perfection isn’t the goal. Connection is.

19/01/2026

Well 2026 has well and truely arrived!

This year looks a little different for me as I have had some big childcare changes so for Term 1 I am offering extended night hours as well.

I have availabilities Monday afternoon, Tuesdays and Wed or Thursday nights 5-8pm

Last year I was completely booked but as we start a new year I have availabilities so please head to the website and check out our booking page to see what time suits you.

Face to face in Emerald and Telehealth appointments available!

12/01/2026

30/11/2025

Did you know about Mind Bubbles?

Grounded in neuroscience and behavioural psychology, Mind Bubbles transforms screen time into real-world learning - playful, brain-building adventures that help children practise calm, focus, and connection in just minutes a day, then carry those skills into real life.

Mind Bubbles now has a FAMILY APP with loads of resources, videos and every day support!
It is a great way to build emotional regulation habits into your every day routine!

I cannot recommend it enough! For the cost of a cup of coffee a week you get it all!

As a Gift to all my families, I am able to provide 50% off for life with the code HHH25.

You can even share the offer with friends!

If you would like more info about this comment so I can email you, or follow Mind Bubbles!

Sign up today!
https://mindbubbles.passion.io/

25/11/2025

😀 To all my amazing current and new clients wishing to book in before the end of the year:

🗓️ Due to my calendar being booked up with regular standing appointments, I will open up for an extra week of appointments before I go on leave for Christmas.

Please head to the website www.headhearthands.com.au to book directly in:

👍This week - Week of 26th Nov - 1 available appointment remaining

👍Next week - Week of 3rd Dec - 2 available appointments available

👍Final week - Week of 9, 10, 11th Dec I have opened for 3 days of available appointments.

👍Week of 15th Dec - available for emergency, phone Telehealth appointments only

🎄CLOSED 22nd Dec - 5th January 🎄

I will be taking phone and Telehealth appointments from the 5th January and will update you with 2026 hours in January 👍

09/11/2025

TUESDAY 11th NOV 5pm

Free Parent Talk - Preparing your child for Puberty.
I am honoured to be co-presenting with Dr. Peta-Ann Teague

Info below - book today;

To help families navigate the upcoming change, Dr. Peta-Ann Teague and Social Worker Amie Coop have joined forces to offer guidance and insight as many young people enter a new stage in their development.

This session will cover the physical and emotional changes associated with puberty, providing practical advice to help parents support their children through this important transition. It is an open floor - join in on the conversation!

We encourage all parents (and young teens) to attend and gain valuable insights to foster open communication and confidence during this significant developmental period.

Mark your calendars: 11 November, 5pm at Emerald Medical Group

Reserve your seat today: https://www.trybooking.com/DEVWW

03/11/2025

This is so true.

I've taught myself - instead of saying "don't act like a baby" - call them close. Hug them. Rock them. Make it fun - "does my baby need a big hug?"

Our kids LOVE and THRIVE off CONNECTION and COMFORT not constant correction and / or condemnation.

Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting 🩵

16/10/2025

So worth the read!

💭 Brain Bite: The 90-Second Emotion Rule

When a big feeling hits, it can feel like it will last forever.
But here’s the science: most emotional responses in the body last around 90 seconds, unless we re-trigger them with thoughts, stories, or resistance.

That first wave is called the chemical cascade: stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol flooding the system. After about a minute, the body is ready to settle… if we let it.

✨ What helps in those 90 seconds?
✔ Pause and breathe → the body learns feelings can pass.
✔ Say, “Are you feeling sad?” instead of “Stop crying” → they feel safe to feel.
✔ Stay close without fixing it → they learn emotions aren’t dangerous.
✔ Resist lecturing mid-tantrum → they feel supported, not shamed.

Big feelings aren’t the problem.
It’s what we do in those 90 seconds that teaches resilience.

In the Mind Bubbles program, we show educators and families how to ride the wave with children, using playful tools that meet the brain in the moment, not after the storm.

Because they’re not just listening.
They’re becoming. 🌱

16/10/2025

👏

“Children borrow your calm until they can find their own.” 💛

Every meltdown, every tricky transition, every overwhelming moment, they’re looking to us.
Not for perfection. Not for instant fixes.
For a steady nervous system to anchor to, until theirs learns how. 🌱

And yes, it’s not always easy. That’s why Mind Bubbles exists, to give educators and families tools that make calm possible, even on the hardest days.

28/09/2025

This is so spot on (in my parenting opinion)

It doesn't mean boundaries and consequences don't matter but it means that the relationship is one built on a foundation of mutual respect, care, compassion and communication.

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who have the closest relationships with their adult kids do 7 things early on. Find the link in the comments. ⬇️

22/09/2025

I am in a constant co-referral situation with Mind Bubbles! A page to follow for sure!

Co-Regulation Comes Before Self-Regulation

Children can't calm themselves until they've learned how to borrow your calm first. Their self-regulation systems are still under construction, and co-regulation lays the foundation. Your nervous system becomes their training ground.
When you offer steady presence, you activate their parasympathetic nervous system (the part that helps them return to calm).

Real-life examples:
You sit beside them and breathe slow → their breathing starts to match yours.
You name what they're feeling → their brain feels safe enough to let the feeling move.
You offer a safe lap or a soft voice → they learn safety lives in connection.
You share calm in the chaos → they feel secure enough to settle.

Regulation isn’t taught with words; it’s felt in your presence.

Try this today:
Protect your calm in a tricky moment. Take a breath, regulate, and practice co-regulation before correction.

In the Mind Bubbles program, we teach you how to respond with calm, connection, and clarity - even when big feelings show up and life gets messy.

Because they’re not just listening. They’re becoming.