Dr Alberto Veloso | Relational Minds | Victoria, Australia – Founder of leading child and family mental health practice Relational Minds. This is my personal thoughts, principles and vision.

Hope Restored: When an Autism Assessment Transforms a Family

For many parents, seeking an autism assessment can be one of the most emotionally charged decisions they’ll ever make. Read More ⇢

The Soft Reset

Australia’s new under-16 social media ban gives parents a rare reset moment. Read More ⇢

Beyond Behaviour: How Understanding Changes Everything in OOHC Care

When children enter Out-of-Home Care (OOHC), their stories are often written in behaviours that can feel confusing, challenging, or overwhelming. Read More ⇢

Working With Aboriginal Children Taught Me Something I Can’t Ignore: Our Systems Must Work as One

Working with Aboriginal children taught me something clear. Children heal when the adults around them move together, and they suffer when we don’t. Read More ⇢

7 Must-Know Child Development Roles for the Modern Father

Dr Bertie reflects on the changing role of fathers and discusses some commonly raised issues. Read More ⇢

Let Them Play

June 11 was International Day of Play, and there has been a growing amount of research that says children need more play to be able to develop normally. Read More ⇢

Forest Bathing – How Being In Nature Can Be The Best Therapy

Forest bathing is making a conscious decision to pause and be still for a while, so we can connect with nature via sensory engagement. Read More ⇢

Eight Ways to Manage Back To School Anxiety

Transitioning back into the school routine after relaxing summer holidays or a prolonged absence can be stressful and difficult for both children and parents. Read More ⇢

Stacking the deck: what we actually pass on to our children