Head Heart Hands Therapy & Education

28/09/2025

This is so spot on (in my parenting opinion)

It doesn't mean boundaries and consequences don't matter but it means that the relationship is one built on a foundation of mutual respect, care, compassion and communication.

I've studied over 200 kids—parents who have the closest relationships with their adult kids do 7 things early on. Find the link in the comments. ⬇️

22/09/2025

I am in a constant co-referral situation with Mind Bubbles! A page to follow for sure!

Co-Regulation Comes Before Self-Regulation

Children can't calm themselves until they've learned how to borrow your calm first. Their self-regulation systems are still under construction, and co-regulation lays the foundation. Your nervous system becomes their training ground.
When you offer steady presence, you activate their parasympathetic nervous system (the part that helps them return to calm).

Real-life examples:
You sit beside them and breathe slow → their breathing starts to match yours.
You name what they're feeling → their brain feels safe enough to let the feeling move.
You offer a safe lap or a soft voice → they learn safety lives in connection.
You share calm in the chaos → they feel secure enough to settle.

Regulation isn’t taught with words; it’s felt in your presence.

Try this today:
Protect your calm in a tricky moment. Take a breath, regulate, and practice co-regulation before correction.

In the Mind Bubbles program, we teach you how to respond with calm, connection, and clarity - even when big feelings show up and life gets messy.

Because they’re not just listening. They’re becoming.

21/09/2025

Family Presentations coming soon:

👍Mummy, where do babies come from?
A Family Movie Night with a Purpose - reinforcing healthy foundations and the wonder for human life and development.
Movie & live presentation covering foetal development & birth + a time of Q&A so your kids can ask all their curious questions and receive factual, safe, age-appropriate answers - all alongside their parents.
Presentation suitable for the whole family but conversation aimed at lower Primary age students.

👍Understanding my Body
Exploring older conversations - we watch a Movie that explains the power and potential of our human body. Covering our 10 Body Systems including the gift of our Reproduction System. Foetal Development + Conception explained in correct anatomical terms in the context of family relationships (marriage). Conversation suitable for Yr 4 students and above.

Both presentations also include live presentations on the wonder of foetal development & Q&A time.

👍Puberty 2.0 - Suitable for Yr 7 - Yr 8. Gender specific presentations uncovering growth & development as well as strategies for coping and growing.

WHO IS INTERESTED?!

Let us know in the comments and we will be sure you will be first in the know when we have dates and times locked in.

More exciting info to come ....

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20/09/2025

I love teaching people about Emotions and especially love great resources that explain things clearly.

Emotions do not have to be our enemy.
Emotions are great revealers and great teachers.

10/09/2025

Such a good reminder

Children don’t often say ‘I’ve had a hard day’ — instead, it comes out as ‘Will you play with me?’

After school restraint collapse is real. The school-to-home transition can be overwhelming, and play is often how children ask for connection.

NOW AVAILABLE - only £3.25 until 15 September 2025.
Introducing the After School Restraint Collapse Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/after-school-restraint-collapse-the-toolkit-for-parents-educators/

28/08/2025

For those who need to hear this ❤️

26/08/2025

Thank you to for putting together a great event on Youth Mental Health - equipping front line medical and mental health professionals as we support our adolescents with:

**Referral Pathways & Waitlists
**Appropriate Supports
**Digital Media challenges as well as
**Neurodiversity & School Refusal

I took away valuable insight but I was also honoured to play apart - being invited as a Panel Speaker to discuss the work I am doing in the community, my approach to practice and being passionate about bringing light to some dark places.

Emerald, can I encourage you - there are a lot of passionate people here in our community who CARE and who are working their tails off to be and answer and point to answers.

I understand through my own lived experience and through helping my own teenagers through mental health challenges that it can be a tough, seemingly never ending road but ...

Teens can I encourage you - there is hope. You have amazing lives to lead and you don't always have to feel like life is caving in. It's hard to reach out for help but don't give up. Maybe you would prefer a walk, an activity based session, a phone call or home visit. I can help. If we don't click I can help find you the right person to connect with.

Parents can I encourage you - loving your child is the best thing you can do. I know how many skills are needed to raise a teenager in todays world - reach out for Parenting Support - I would love to help you!

Front line workers - in all spaces but especially our schools - can I encourage you - you are doing amazing work - THANK YOU. You are making a bigger difference then you realise

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26/08/2025

Very true!

You can feel grief, sadness, or nostalgia, and still know you made the right call ❤️

Save this post for the next time you need to hear it when emotions hit after making a decision.

25/08/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m thrilled to announce that my practice is now officially registered with the NDIS for the following groups:

✅ Community Participation
✅ Early Childhood Supports
✅ Therapeutic Supports

This registration opens up new avenues for how I can support individuals and families in our community!

As a social worker with a passion for helping others, I already provide counselling and therapeutic supports. Now, with this NDIS registration, I can enhance my services to better meet the needs of those with various funding.

Here’s how I can help:

1. **Community Participation - Educational Workshops & Presentations**

I will be facilitating social skills groups where participants engage in activities to build life skills, confidence, communication and connection.

I also offer workshops for parents and kids on supporting kids’ mental health, navigating puberty and discussing sexuality and relationships.

Dates to Come!

2. **Early Childhood Supports**

I can provide resources and coaching for families with young children, helping parents grow with the right support from the start!

3. **Therapeutic Supports**

My therapy and counselling services focus on personalised support and treatment plans to help clients reach their NDIS goals in a warm and comfortable environment.

I provide:
*Play-Based Therapy & Counselling for kids and Activity Based Support for Teens.
Support that's specifically assigned to your goals and interests.

*Counselling & Coaching - for parents and siblings navigating life with children who have social disabilities.

*Mental Health Coaching & Counselling

If you or someone you know has NDIS funding and is looking for safe and friendly supports - Share this Post and Send me a message!

I’m here to help😃

What would be of help to you?!

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