Blooming Heart Therapy

05/04/2026

Does your child’s behavior ever feel "bigger" than the moment? What if that behavior isn't random, but an offering of their unprocessed feelings?

Join Blooming Heart Therapy for an experiential online workshop based on Synergetic Play Therapy principles. Facilitated by Bianca Champion, this session helps parents move from reactive control to confident co-regulation.

What You’ll Learn:

💓 Decode the "Offering": Understand what behavior is communicating beneath the surface.
Nervous System Awareness: Recognize your own responses and separate your feelings from your child’s.

💓Shift the Lens: Move from "Why are they doing this?" to "What do they need right now?"
Practical Tools: Leave with neuroscience-backed strategies to offer regulation in the heat of the moment.

Event Details:
📅 30th April | 6:00pm – 7:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/understanding-what-your-child-is-really-communicating-through-you-tickets-1984354409456?aff=oddtdtcreator

Stop reacting. Start connecting. Book now!

02/04/2026

Wishing our community a gentle and restorative Easter break. Whether you’re hunting for eggs or simply enjoying the pause, may your long weekend be filled with moments of regulation and connection.

02/04/2026

01/04/2026

We aren't just raising awareness; we are practicing acceptance. This month, we celebrate neurodivergent minds and the unique ways they experience the world. At QIPT and BHT, we move beyond "fixing" and toward understanding and supporting the natural language of the autistic child.

Head to our website to learn more about us!

https://bloominghearttherapy.com/

31/03/2026

Our sister organisation, QIPT, has just a few spots left for their upcoming Filial Family Therapy (FFT) Skills Training—and we didn't want you to miss out! 🔥

If you’re a clinician with a CCPT foundation looking to scale your impact, this 3-day intensive is a game-changer. It moves the therapeutic magic from the playroom directly into the family system by teaching you how to train and supervise parents to lead their own child-centered sessions. 🏠✨

Why join this intensive?
✔️ Master the FFT Model: From intake to termination.
✔️ Clinical Coaching: Learn to effectively supervise parents in therapeutic play.
✔️ Hands-On: Live demonstrations and supervised role-play.

The Details:
📅 Dates: 7th – 9th May 2026
📍 Location: Brisbane (In-person)
⏳ Early Bird: Save 20%

Ready to empower parents as the primary change agents?

🎟️ Secure your spot via QIPT: https://qipt.com.au/training/filial-training

31/03/2026

Laughter is the shortest distance between two people! Today is a reminder that silliness is a vital part of connection. Whether it's a harmless prank or a shared joke, lean into the "play" in Play Therapy today.

Drop your best joke here!

31/03/2026

At BHT, we believe every child deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated for exactly who they are. Today, we honour the courage of transgender and gender-diverse youth. Creating a safe "holding space" for identity is the greatest gift a caregiver or therapist can offer.

Head to our website to learn more about us!

https://bloominghearttherapy.com/

30/03/2026

Meet the Team: Anoushka ✨

"I hope to provide a warm, genuine, and open space for clients to own their narrative with acceptance and empathy."

Anoushka’s framework is:

🌻 Trauma-Informed & Client-Centered
🌻 Anti-Oppressive & Feminist
🌻 Narrative-Driven

She’s an advocate, a listener, and—if you’re up for it—a play therapy enthusiast! We have a couple of rare spots available to work with her.

Ready to start your journey? Head to our website. 🌸

29/03/2026

On World Bipolar Day, we want to acknowledge the families navigating the complexities of mood disorders. When a parent or a family member lives with Bipolar, it affects the whole family system—including the children.

Children often sense "emotional shifts" even when they don't have the words for them. At BHT, we provide a space for children to:
🧠 Understand: Using age-appropriate language to explain big emotions.
🛡️ Feel Safe: Creating a consistent, predictable environment when things feel "unpredictable" at home.
💬 Express: Giving them a voice to share their own fears, questions, and love.

We are here to support not just the child, but the entire family unit. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

27/03/2026

Team Reflection 🫶
Last night our BHT gathered for a rich & meaningful staff meeting, where we delved deeper into the use of the sand tray with teens & adults.

As always , out conversations centred on creating a neuroception of safety, trusting the client’s innate capacity for healing, & continuing to deepen our own self of therapist awareness.

It is a privilege to work with within a team committed to ongoing learning, reflection & growth -all in service of providing the most attuned support for our clients.
🌱 Growth happens in relationship
🌱Healing happens when we feel seen
🌱 Play is not just for children

25/03/2026

Sitting With the Yuck: Big Emotions & Loving Limits 🌿

Most of us were never taught how to stay present with uncomfortable feelings—ours or our children’s. When we try to "fix" or outrun the "yuck," we often miss the message beneath the behaviour.

Join Blooming Heart Therapy for a reflective and practical online workshop. We will unpack the neuroscience of stress and explore how to hold clear, age-appropriate boundaries while maintaining deep emotional connection.

What You’ll Learn:

💓 Navigating the "Yuck": Learn how to stay present with difficult emotions rather than escalating or avoiding them.

💓Neuroscience of Stress: Understand how the brain perceives threats and shapes your child's reactions during conflict.

💓Calm & Connected Limits: Discover how to set firm boundaries without compromising emotional safety.

Shift from Reacting to Responding: Gain insights into what children are truly communicating when they push limits.

📅 Thursday, 7th May | 6:00pm – 7:30pm 💻 Online via Zoom

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sitting-with-the-yuck-understanding-big-emotions-setting-loving-limits-tickets-1984844925603?aff=oddtdtcreator

24/03/2026

When Occupational Therapists and Play Therapists align, the "whole child" wins. 📈✨

Our sister organisation, the Queensland Institute of Play Therapy (QIPT), is hosting an essential 1.5-hour workshop on interdisciplinary collaboration. If you’ve ever wondered where sensory regulation ends and emotional processing begins, this is for you.

The Essentials:

🌻 Clarify Roles: Understand the distinct lenses of OT and Play Therapy.
🌻 Navigate Overlap: Learn to collaborate without overstepping professional boundaries.
🌻 Real-World Case Studies: Practical, experiential learning for immediate clinical use.

Details:
📅 When: Thursday, 23rd April | 6:30pm – 8:00pm
📍 Format: Interactive & Experiential
🎟 Register via QIPT: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/supporting-the-whole-child-understanding-the-roles-of-ots-play-therapist-tickets-1981653613302?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s bridge the gap and strengthen our "village" of support. 🧡