Destigmatising Therapy - Honest Answers to Common Questions
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 164 min
The Wildflower Way: Our Unique Model of Care
At Wildflower Holistic Services, our model of care is not just a philosophy—it’s the lifeblood of everything we do.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 66 min
A win for the ‘Wildflower Way’
At Wildflower, our mission isn’t just a set of words—it’s the heartbeat of everything we do. This is a celebration of our movement.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 511 min
Navigating Toilet Training Together
Training training together - Navigating toilet training together.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 53 min
"How can we navigate the balance between emotions and discipline when behaviours have crossed the line?"
In the whirlwind that is a school day, it’s common for our kids to feel overwhelmed or dysregulated at the end of the day.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Sep 53 min
Fearful of a diagnosis because you don’t want your child being labeled? Read on…
Why do we seek out diagnosis? It’s simple yet profound - to understand the individual we are working with, and more specifically, their...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 307 min
Breaking the Stigma: Understanding ADHD Medication
Have you ever felt that the stigma around medication affects your decision-making?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 168 min
Beyond the Stereotype: ADHD in Women and Girls
Our latest blog dives into the overlooked and often misunderstood ways ADHD manifests in females.
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Alexandra McCarthy
Aug 57 min
Teaching Consent to Kids: Building a Foundation from a Young Age
Who’s role is it to talk about consent?
Is it the teacher's role? The therapists role? The parent/guardians role? Or for the child or young
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jul 44 min
The Digital Tug of War: Is Screen Time Turning Us into Dopamine Addicts?
Do you often catch yourself ‘doom scrolling’? You know, the endless loop of swiping through social media, news feeds, videos?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jun 204 min
The Impacts of AI and the Loss of Critical Thinking
In a world of AI, why is it so important for us to practice critical thinking?
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Alexandra McCarthy
Jun 62 min
Anxiety pt2. Tools and Strategies
It is essential to have tools and strategies in your took kit to assist when working through anxiety.
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Alexandra McCarthy
May 282 min
Now more than ever - Reconciliation Week 2024
This year's National Reconciliation Week theme, ‘Now More Than Ever’, highlights the ongoing struggle for justice and the rights of...
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Alexandra McCarthy
May 217 min
The common and not-so-common symptoms of anxiety across our lifespan
Racing thoughts, persistent worry, feeling uneasy and beating heart... Let's talk about Anxiety.
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Alexandra McCarthy
May 62 min
Diagnosis and Stigma
You know those “labels” that we often shy away from because we’re worried about what they might mean for our kids? Worried they’ll put...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Apr 194 min
Mental Health Does Not Discriminate
No matter who you are or where you come from, mental health does not discriminate. No one is an exception. It impacts lives across all...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Apr 55 min
Why Group Therapy is important
The journey of nurturing our children’s wellbeing is quite the adventure, isn’t it? We often hear about the benefits of individual...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Mar 194 min
Neurodiversity Celebration Week
We have the privilege of working with many individuals who are neurodivergent, and we deeply value their unique perspectives, ideas, and...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Mar 77 min
International Women's Day - 2024
Today is International Women’s Day, a day for us to reflect on the strides made towards gender equality and the ongoing journey towards...
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Alexandra McCarthy
Apr 27, 20233 min
Experiencing grief
There are no words that one can say that will take away the grief that one feels inside after losing someone or something - the deep hole...
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