Our Philosophy
Nurtured State is a dedicated infant, child and youth mental health practice supporting young people (0-25) and their families by providing psychological assessment and treatment of mental health conditions such as eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety disorders, depression, autism, trauma, emotional and suicidal distress. We are a multidisciplinary team of psychologists, mental health social workers and a specialist dietitian. We also have support from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.
We are a neuroaffirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice supporting transgender, non-binary and gender diverse people as well as those who are questioning or exploring their gender identity.
We invest in the eariest stages of life ~ We provide perinatal and infant mental health support because the wellbeing of a parent is the bedrock of a child’s future. The transition into parenthood is one of life’s most profound shifts and we believe that by supporting you during this vulnerable time, we are fostering a lifetime of healthy attachment and emotional resilience.
We invest in families ~ We provide family therapy because we know it can help strengthen emotional connection, communicate more effectively, deepen understanding, feel more united and facilitate better communication between co-parenting households.
Nurtured State is also dedicated to supporting other professionals deliver evidence-based practice across Australia via supervision and offers workshops to schools covering a range of topics including disordered eating, body image, self-care and responding to self harm.
Our Values
Empowerment
At Nurtured State we acknowledge that the road to recovery from complex mental health conditions can be hard.
We strive to expertly guide young people and their families along the way with a treatment plan we develop, utilising one’s strengths and inner resources that will guide and build capacity for recovery.
Collaboration
We all thrive when we work together with the collective goal of recovery. Best practice means having a treatment team that communicate well with clear roles and responsibilities. Young people’s safety is our priority and this is achieved when communication with their treating team i.e. GP/Paediatrician/Psychiatrist/Dietician/school, occur regularly or when necessary.
Integrity
We believe in providing best treatment by competent and skilled therapists who take responsibility for their own practice. Our accredited allied health clinicians are encouraged to join memberships and be credentialed in providing treatment.
We strive to continue our professional development to maintain best practice.
Respect
We, Nurtured State, today and everyday acknowledge the land that we meet and connect through, in nipaluna/Hobart and the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
In lutruwita/Tasmania, we acknowledge this is the land of the muwinina (mou wee nee nar) and palawa (pronounced pal-a-wa) people who knew this land, lived on this land, and continue to survive and thrive on this land. We stand for a future that acknowledges the deep history of this land, and profoundly respects Aboriginal culture, language and perspectives of those emerging. We respect the traditional landowners.
We identify with the Health At Every Size (HAES) philosophy, which promotes a holistic and non-judgmental view of health and wellbeing, and celebrates human diversity, encompassing body size, sexual orientation, gender identification and ethnicity.
Accountability
At Nurtured State, we take responsibility for our practice. This means, we adhere to our professional guidelines and legal requirements. We declare conflicts of interest and uphold people’s rights to privacy and confidentiality, including its limitations. We make explicit our services, safety and risks associated with mental health conditions. Consent can be withdrawn at any time.
Innovation
At Nurtured State, we acknowledge the limited options for mental health treatment and thus strive to promote better access while maintaining evidence based practice.
We continually aim to create treatment that is innovative and far reaching to better meet the needs of the families and communities we serve.