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Thrive In Thought Therapy, Mittagong (2026)

14/01/2026

✨ Emotional Regulation Tips from a Paediatric Therapist ✨

🧩 Puzzles
Structured problem-solving tasks support executive functioning, sustained attention, and cognitive regulation, helping busy brains organise and slow down.

🧸 Weighted plushies & deep pressure
Deep pressure input activates the parasympathetic nervous system, supporting calming, body awareness, and emotional regulation through proprioceptive feedback.

🫧 Pop-it balls & sensory fidgets
Repetitive tactile input provides predictable sensory feedback, supporting self-regulation, attention to task, and emotional grounding.

🌬️ Deep breathing together
Co-regulated breathing supports vagal tone, reduces physiological arousal, and helps children learn regulation through shared nervous system regulation.

🖐️ 3D fidgets
Purposeful hand engagement supports focus by reducing cognitive overload and supporting sustained attention during tasks.

🥋 Controlled physical output
Safe, structured outlets for hitting or pushing allow the release of stored stress hormones and intense emotions without harm, supporting emotional processing rather than suppression.

🌿 Nature-based regulation
Reduced screen exposure and increased time in nature lowers cortisol levels, supports sensory integration, and promotes nervous system regulation.

🤍 Squishy hugs & firm pressure
Consensual deep pressure and close connection increase oxytocin, support emotional safety, and strengthen co-regulation between child and caregiver.

🧠 Regulation is not a behaviour problem — it’s a nervous system skill.
Children develop regulation through safety, repetition, and connection

05/01/2026

✨ Welcome back to Thrive in Thought — 2026 ✨

We’re back and ready for a new year of growth, healing, and connection.
At Thrive in Thought, 2026 is about gentle progress, authentic support, and meeting you exactly where you are.

Whether you’re continuing your therapeutic journey or taking the brave first step to begin, our space remains grounded in:

🌱 Compassionate, trauma-informed care

🧠 Neuro-affirming and strengths-based practice

🤝 Collaborative support that centres you

💬 Safety, trust, and meaningful change

You don’t need to have it all figured out to start — you just need to show up. We’ll walk alongside you.

Here’s to a year of insight, regulation, resilience, and hope.
Welcome back. We’re so glad you’re here. 💛

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📍 Appointments now open for 2026
📩 Get in touch to book or enquire

05/01/2026

🌿 Mental Wellness Month | 1–31 January 🌿

January isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” — it’s about strengthening what supports you.

Unlike Mental Health Month in October, Mental Wellness Month focuses on proactive self-care, emotional resilience, and building steady foundations for the year ahead. It’s about what we practise before things feel overwhelming — not only when we’re in crisis.

Mental wellness can look like:

Creating routines that support your nervous system

Noticing early signs of stress and responding sooner

Building coping strategies before burnout sets in

Practising rest, boundaries, and self-compassion without guilt

Checking in with yourself instead of pushing through

You don’t need a diagnosis to prioritise your wellbeing.
You don’t need to be struggling to deserve support.
Small, consistent steps create meaningful change.

As we move through January, let this be a reset rooted in intentional care, not pressure or perfection.

Your mental wellness is something you build, protect, and grow — all year long 💛

05/01/2026

✨ Meet the Thrive in Thought Team

We’re a small, family-run allied health practice based in Thirlmere, NSW, specialising in Counselling and Positive Behaviour Support. We proudly support individuals and families across the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly and Macarthur regions 🤍

🌿 Kirslyn Conlon – Director | Psychotherapist | PBS Practitioner | Key Worker
Trauma-informed, neuro-affirming clinician with a strong passion for paediatric counselling, behaviour support and helping individuals live authentically.

🌈 Nicole Napret – Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner | Key Worker
Early Childhood Educator with 15+ years’ experience, specialising in PDA and neuro-affirming, evidence-based behaviour support.
📍 North Adelaide–Mallala (SA)

🌱 Katie Webster – Counsellor
Neurodiverse-affirming, AuDHD clinician supporting emotional wellbeing, growth and meaningful change in the Wollondilly community.

🌸 Julie-Anna “Jules” Vella – Physiotherapist
NDIS-experienced physio supporting children and adults with neurological, behavioural and chronic conditions.
📍 Wollondilly | Southern Highlands | Macarthur

🌼 Amanda Sneddon – Occupational Therapist
AHPRA-registered OT specialising in mental health, complex disability and capacity building.
📍 Wollondilly | Macarthur

🧩 Behind the scenes
Aaidan – Operations Manager & Allied Health Assistant
Kylee – Accounts Manager

🤍 Thrive. Rise. Fly.
Supporting you with care, connection and compassion.

16/12/2025

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD) can develop following prolonged, repeated, or interpersonal trauma — particularly in situations where a person had little control or ability to escape.

C-PTSD affects how the nervous system detects and responds to threat. People may experience difficulties with emotional regulation, sense of self, trust and relationships, memory, and daily functioning. Triggers can activate survival responses such as fight, flight, freeze, or shutdown, even when danger is no longer present.

C-PTSD is not a sign of weakness, not an overreaction, and not something a person can simply “push through.” These responses reflect a nervous system that adapted to survive.

At Thrive in Thought Therapy, we provide trauma-informed, neuro-affirming support that prioritises safety, stabilisation, and capacity building. Our approach supports individuals to better understand their nervous system and develop skills to improve functioning and quality of life over time.

16/12/2025

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental difference that affects how a person processes information, experiences sensory input, communicates, and regulates emotions. Autism presents differently in every individual, which is why it is described as a spectrum.

Autistic people may experience differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, emotional regulation, and daily functioning. Sensory overwhelm can lead to meltdowns or shutdowns, which are responses to stress — not behaviour choices.

Autism is not caused by parenting, not a result of trauma, and not something that needs to be fixed. With the right understanding and supports, autistic individuals can thrive.

At Thrive in Thought Therapy, we use a neuro-affirming, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. Our focus is on reducing barriers, building capacity, and supporting meaningful participation in daily life — in ways that respect each person’s identity and needs.

16/12/2025

🧠 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is a neurological condition that affects how the brain sends, receives, and processes signals to the body. While brain scans and medical tests may appear “normal,” the symptoms experienced are very real and can significantly impact daily functioning.

People with FND may experience symptoms such as non-epileptic seizures, changes in movement or coordination, weakness, sensory changes, speech difficulties, fatigue, pain, and cognitive challenges. Symptoms can fluctuate and may be influenced by stress, illness, trauma, or nervous system overload.

FND is not psychological, not imagined, and not a person’s fault. It reflects a disruption in nervous system functioning rather than damage to the brain itself.

Support for FND focuses on helping the nervous system regain stability through education, regulation strategies, skill development, and consistent, trauma-informed care. With the right supports, many people can improve their functioning and quality of life.

At Thrive in Thought Therapy, we provide neuro-affirming, evidence-informed support to help individuals better understand their nervous system and build capacity over time.

10/12/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Closure Announcement

As we wrap up another meaningful year of support, growth, and connection, Thrive in Thought Therapy will be taking a short break over the Christmas and New Year period.

🗓 Closed: 22nd December 2025
🗓 Reopening: 5th January 2026

During this time, our team will be offline and unavailable for appointments, messages, or administrative support. We encourage all clients to plan ahead for any supports needed before our closure and to reach out now if you require an end-of-year session or documentation.

If you need support while we are closed, please contact:
📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14
📞 Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
📞 Mental Health Line (NSW): 1800 011 511
🚨 In an emergency, always call 000.

Thank you for your understanding and for being part of our Thrive in Thought community. We look forward to supporting you again in 2026.

Wishing you a safe, calm, and restorative holiday season. 💙

10/12/2025

✨ Human Rights Day — 10th December

Tomorrow we honour Human Rights Day — the day the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, establishing that everyone, everywhere is entitled to dignity, respect, equality and inclusion.

At Thrive in Thought Therapy, we believe that human rights include having access to safe, affirming, and empowering supports — especially for people living with disability. Through the NDIS, Australians have the right to supports that promote choice, control, dignity, inclusion, and wellbeing.

🌱 On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to:

centre the voices, needs and choices of people with disability;

champion dignity, respect and equality in every interaction;

work toward a community where everyone feels included, supported and valued;

Because human rights aren’t just ideals — they are everyday actions.

💙 To all our clients, carers, families and allies: you matter. Your voice matters. Your rights matter.

24/09/2025

We are taking a short break for the end of Term 3!

May the school holidays be a restful and beautiful period for your little ones to grow and get ready for an amazing term 4.

We are so blessed with the positive progress all of our clients have made in Term 3, and look forward to supporting their Journey from the 15th October.

17/09/2025

Thank-You to everyone for our August round for donations to legacy!

Throughout August we raised $64 for legacy Southern Highlands, to support the work they do for our local veterans and their families.

Bonnie and Paul work tirelessly for their legatees throughout the district, and we are thankful for the amazing support they provide.

Let’s see if we can top September with a bigger donation to a fantastic charity!

07/09/2025

🌸✨ New Arrival ✨🌸

Handmade with love — these polymer clay keychains are perfect for adding a touch of personality while also raising awareness.

Each design is uniquely crafted, featuring delicate flowers and whimsical mushrooms 🍄🌼

💛 $15 each
💛 Handmade polymer clay, lightweight & durable

Carry something meaningful with you — or gift one to someone special 💕

📩 DM to order today!

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