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23/08/2024

**PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION TRAINING WA **
Registrations now open for STS Supervision Training in Perth, WA.
10-12th February 2025.
For more information https://bit.ly/403bref

24/06/2024

Facilitated a 3-day STS Supervision Training with inspiring, like-minded, competent professionals last week. Congratulations to the 9 participants who attained their certification in Individual and Group supervision!

19/06/2023

Becoming a parent is full of new and unexpected experiences. One thing we know for sure - babies love time with their dads.

Recent research into dad and baby bonding reported that babies may be more likely to develop strong, secure attachment to their dads when they’ve had a lot of one-on-one time together since birth.

As a dad, your role is so important. Babies, even newborns, look to their parents for attachment, bonding and emotional security.

Here are some things you can do to start building an early bond with your newborn:

🔹 Hold and cuddle your baby

🔹 Help during and after feeds, by burping, changing, and soothing your baby

🔹 Talk to your newborn- calmly or reassuringly when they are upset, or just chatting about what you are doing or what's going on around you

🔹 Make bath-time a ritual- this is something you can do every day and many babies love the warm water

It’s OK if you don’t feel an instant bond or connection with your baby. Like any relationship, it is going to take time to get to know each other. Your life will probably look different after a baby, and these changes take a while to adjust to.

If you need support or want to talk about your role as a dad, PANDA is here to help.

Read more tips on Dad/baby bonding https://loom.ly/0b-1JeM

05/06/2023

10 years in practice! Wow - I cannot believe it has been 10 years since I opened the doors to my private practice in Fremantle. What a journey it has been and what a privilege! Hearing client stories and witnessing their courage and strength to change their lives and heal their hearts and souls. Words cannot describe how grateful I am to each client who trusted me to walk alongside them and be witness to their growth and recovery. I have learnt so much from all of you and have been inspired by your courage and commitment to change – Thank you!
As Irvin Yalom says “Life as a therapist is a life of service in which we daily transcend our personal wishes and turn our gaze toward the needs and growth of the other. We take pleasure not only in the growth of our patient but also in the ripple effect—the salutary influence our patients have upon those whom they touch in life.” - The Gift of Therapy

20/12/2022

As I reflect on the past year, I would like to say THANK YOU to everyone who chose to include me in their journey. I have so much gratitude and feel so privileged to have:
Provided counselling and support to individuals, couples and families
Supported allied health professionals with clinical supervision
Delivered professional development training workshops
Facilitated personal development groups for counsellors
Contributed to the awareness of emotional intelligence in Australia

I look forward to supporting you next year as we strive to thrive in an uncertain world.

15/12/2022

It has been a challenging year for many allied health professionals. Rates of workplace trauma, burnout and compassion fatigue are constantly rising. Make supervision a priority in your organisation in 2023 - It’s time to start taking better care of those who dedicate their work-life to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of others.

07/12/2022

Such a privilege presenting this morning at the Emotional Intelligence Society of Australia breakfast and webinar. Thanks to all who attended in-person and online.

07/11/2022

This week is Perinatal Mental Health week and the theme is "Building your Community of Care." Take time to check in with the caregivers in your community and offer them some support.

Download FREE eBook https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B07D317FRZ

09/11/2021

It comes as a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows concerning findings about the number of Australians committing su***de and self-harming.

21/04/2021

Boundaries seem to be the theme of the week with clients and supervisees - this podcast came up today and highlighted the importance of learning to be our own “Boundary Boss” 🌻 - thank you Terri Cole, LCSW for your wise words and sharing your insight on developing healthy boundaries 🙏

‎Show Sounds True: Insights at the Edge, Ep Terri Cole: Becoming a Boundary Boss - 20 avr. 2021

20/12/2020

Emotion Coaching is the process by which parents effectively teach their children to recognize and respond to emotions, shaping good emotional health. Emotion coaching consists of five key skills, or steps, Parents or caregivers need to:

1. Learn to effectively regulate their own emotions

2. Help children identify and label emotions

3. Listen to and validate children’s emotions

4. Assist children with finding solutions to their emotional challenges

5. When necessary, set limits.

Read more from the article here...

https://www-psychologytoday-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/when-the-world-feels-scary-place/202012/how-teach-kids-about-emotions?amp

Parents play a major role in how and how much a child’s anxiety is expressed, yet often without guidelines or tools. Society expects parents to teach our children positive behavior, but when do we learn about socializing their emotions? If our kids misbehave or can’t sit still in class, we will ...