Whitsunday Counselling and Support Inc.

04/09/2025

03/09/2025

🌟 Feeling lost as a parent sometimes? 🌟

Do you ever wonder what your child is really asking from you – beneath the tantrums, silence, or big emotions? 💭
The Circle of Security Parenting™ Program is here to guide you in understanding your child’s emotional needs and strengthening the bond between you. 💙

✨ Over 7 weeks, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Read and respond to your child’s emotional world
✅ Support them to manage big feelings
✅ Build their self-esteem and resilience
✅ Trust your own wisdom as a parent

📍 Where: Whitsunday Counselling & Support
🗓 When: Wednesdays, 10am–12pm (8th Oct – 26th Nov, excluding 19th Nov)
👩‍👧 Who: Parents & caregivers (please arrange childcare)

💌 Registrations are now open! Contact us on 4946 2999 or email intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

👉 Give yourself and your child the gift of a secure, connected relationship. Spaces are limited – book today!

03/09/2025

🌟 FREE Community Session – Don’t Miss Out! 🌟

Looking for connection, support, and meaningful conversations? Join us for a special session run by Ayla from Whitsunday Counselling and Support 💙

📍 Where: Cooinda Bowen
📅 When: EVERY Tuesday for 8-weeks commencing from Tuesday 14th October, Term 4 2025
🕚 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
💲 Cost: Absolutely FREE!

✨ This is a wonderful opportunity to take some time out, meet others in your community, and leave feeling uplifted and empowered.

👉 Spots are limited – secure your place today!
📧 Register by emailing ayla@whitsundaycs.com.au
or admin@cooindafc.org.au

💬 Tag a friend who’d love this and come along together!

01/09/2025

🌟✨ Tired of the endless arguments, yelling, or power struggles at home? ✨🌟

We’re so excited to invite parents in the Whitsundays to our 1-2-3 Magic & Emotion Coaching Course – a proven, practical, and positive way to resolve difficult behaviours in children aged 2–12 years old 💡👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

📍 Where: Whitsunday Counselling & Support, 1/157 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale
📅 When: Mondays – 27th October, 3rd November & 10th November
⏰ Time: 9am – 1pm
💲 Cost: Just $10 (includes workbook!)

💛 What you’ll gain:
✔️ Simple strategies to discipline without arguing, yelling, or smacking
✔️ Tools to handle challenging behaviours calmly
✔️ A “3 choices” model for guiding kids effectively
✔️ Emotion coaching techniques to encourage cooperation
✔️ A workbook + certificate of completion 🎓

👩‍🏫 Delivered by Claudia and Alex, qualified practitioners passionate about supporting parents.

👉 Spots are limited – register today by calling 07 4946 2999 or emailing intake@whitsundaycs.com.au

🌈 This program has already changed the lives of over 160,000 families. Let it help bring more calm, connection, and cooperation into yours too. 💖

✨ An end to arguing and yelling – simple, sane, effective! ✨

21/08/2025

🌈💖 A massive thank you to Sheree and the team at LiveLife Pharmacy Cannonvale for generously donating these stunning hampers for our upcoming Colour Run prizes! 🎁✨ Your kindness and support mean so much and will make our event even more exciting for everyone involved.

👉 Whitsunday Counselling & Support Colour Run
🗓 Saturday 13th September 2025
📍 Coral Sea Marina Gardens
⏰ From 9:00 am

Come along for a fun-filled morning of colour, laughter, and community spirit while raising awareness and support for Child Protection Week. 💜 "Protecting Children is Everybody's Business!"

We can’t wait to see you there – and you might just be lucky enough to take home one of these gorgeous hampers! 🎉

21/08/2025

💖 A big shout-out to Marion from Liberty Whitsunday Church for lovingly hand-making and donating these adorable animal cushions to Whitsunday Counselling and Support 🐶🐼🦊 – they are absolutely gorgeous and already spreading joy!

A huge thank you also to Rhonda and Ty for their generous donation of Dignity Bags 🎁💙. Your kindness and thoughtfulness go such a long way in helping our community feel supported and cared for.

We’re so grateful to have such wonderful people standing beside us – together we’re making a real difference. 💕

12/08/2025

🌟 Struggling with your child’s behaviour? We can help! 🌟

Join our 1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching program – a proven, practical parenting course designed to help parents manage challenging behaviour in children aged 2 to 12 years.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What You'll Learn:

✅ How to discipline without arguing, yelling, or smacking
✅ How to sort and respond to behaviours
✅ How to handle testing and challenging moments
✅ The 3 choices model for behaviour management
✅ Emotion coaching to encourage good behaviour
✅ Strategies to support lasting positive change

📝 Parents Receive:

📘 A practical workbook to take home
🎓 A certificate of completion

📍 Location: Cooinda, Bowen
📅 When: Tuesday 19th August 2025
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Ayla 😊

Ayla is a qualified practitioner who completed her 1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching training in 2025.

📞 Register Today!

Call Whitsunday Counselling and Support on 4946 2999
Or contact Cooinda directly on 4786 3866

📧 Email: ayla@whitsundaycs.com.au

💬 "An end to arguing and yelling – It changed our lives!"
Simple, sane, effective.

09/07/2025

🌿 NAIDOC Week 2025 🌿

Whitsunday Counselling and Support proudly stands in celebration and deep respect during NAIDOC Week as we honour the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, is a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of First Nations peoples – past, present, and emerging. 🔥✨

We recognise the ongoing connection to Country, community, and culture, and we celebrate the voices, stories, and contributions that continue to shape this land we all call home.

🤝 We are committed to walking alongside our First Nations communities in truth, healing, and justice – today and every day.

Let’s come together to listen, learn, and celebrate. Happy NAIDOC Week! ❤️💛🖤💚💙🤍

08/07/2025

🌟🎉 YOU’RE INVITED! 🎉🌟
Join us for the Whitsunday Colour Fun Run – an epic celebration of Child Protection Week 2025!

📅 Saturday, 13th September 2025
📍 Coral Sea Marina Gardens
🕘 Starts 9:00 AM
🎟️ FREE ENTRY!

🌈💥 Get ready for a burst of colour, laughter, and community spirit with a jam-packed morning of fun:

🏃‍♀️Colour Fun Run – get covered head to toe in colour!
🎨 Face Painting & Arts & Crafts – creativity unleashed!
🫧 Bubble Blowing – because who doesn’t love bubbles?
🎲 Games & Races – for kids and adults alike!
🌭 Sausage Sizzle – grab a bite and enjoy the day
🎁 Raffles & Prizes – exciting giveaways all morning
🎶 Live Music sponsored by the legends at Paddy’s Shenanigans

👧👦💬 This year’s message is:
“Child protection is everyone’s business.”
We all have a role in keeping our children safe, supported and loved.

🧡💛💚 So round up your friends and family, wear white 👕, and get ready to run wild through colour and kindness!

📣 Tag your crew, share this post, and help us spread the word!

Join our event! HERE - https://www.facebook.com/share/15JzkUDdHU/

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30/05/2025

🌟 Struggling with your child’s behaviour? We can help! 🌟

Join our 1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching program – a proven, practical parenting course designed to help parents manage challenging behaviour in children aged 2 to 12 years.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 What You'll Learn:
✅ How to discipline without arguing, yelling, or smacking
✅ How to sort and respond to behaviours
✅ How to handle testing and challenging moments
✅ The 3 choices model for behaviour management
✅ Emotion coaching to encourage good behaviour
✅ Strategies to support lasting positive change

📝 Parents Receive:
📘 A practical workbook to take home
🎓 A certificate of completion

📍 Location: Cooinda, Bowen
📅 When: Term 3 – Tuesdays
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

👩‍🏫 Facilitator: Ayla 😊
Ayla is a qualified practitioner who completed her 1-2-3 Magic® & Emotion Coaching training in 2025.

📞 Register Today!
Call Whitsunday Counselling and Support on 4946 2999
Or contact Cooinda directly on 4786 3866
📧 Email: ayla@whitsundaycs.com.au

💬 "An end to arguing and yelling – It changed our lives!"
Simple, sane, effective.