Di Van Der Walt

28/07/2025

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝟮-𝟱 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗟𝗗, commencing next Monday, 4th August.

As some of you know, our Art Therapist Deb has been doing her Masters in Child Play Therapy.

Three children aged 2-5 years old are invited to participate in a 10-week therapeutic play experience with Deb, Deakin Masters of Child Play Therapy
student. The experience draws heavily on the principles and processes of Karen Stagnitti’s Learn to Play Therapy, focusing on enhancing pretend play skills.

Children will partake in one-hour weekly sessions at Perth Hills Allied Health in Kelmscott on Mondays, between 9am - 2pm.

Play therapy students are not able to accept referrals of children with complex backgrounds due to the short timeframe of the placement not meeting the needs of the child.

A parent is required to attend an initial intake meeting, mid-point review and end of term meeting to keep you updated on progress..

The parent meetings and children's sessions are required to be recorded, these are viewed by the student and the supervisor for marking purposes.

'Consent to conduct and record therapy sessions' form will be supplied with further information.

More information about this approach can be found at https://www.learntoplayevents.com/

Please register your interest by emailing the clinic, 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻@𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵.𝗰𝗼𝗺.𝗮𝘂 and Deb will arrange a short screening call to ensure the experience is right for your child.

28/07/2025

You’re not a bad therapist just because you’re questioning how you were taught.
That questioning? It’s the first sign that you're ready to grow.
🧡 Learn more inside the NeuroAffirming Zone—where curious, compassionate therapists gather:
👉

From sewing dresses in Zimbabwe to leading a neurodiversity-affirming clinic in Perth — Di Van Der Walt shares her heartfelt journey through family, resilience, and values-led therapy

23/07/2025

Even though Legends Lab bootcamp has finished, I think it was just the beginning of learning more about who I am and what I am doing on this planet. I'm listening to chapter from The Aligned Women book. I wonder what this will teach me about myself?

19/07/2025

18/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗼!

Not just supervision hours
Not just another PD certificate

But real human spaces where you can say:

"I’m questioning everything I was taught"
"This system doesn’t sit right with me"
"I want to practise with more heart but I’m scared I’ll get it wrong"

If that’s you, you’re not alone
And you’re not the problem

You’re the change

The NeuroAffirming Zone is your space to reflect, reconnect and rebuild how you work in a way that actually feels good.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone

Come join us
https://adultlearningzones.perthhillsalliedhealth.com.au/neuroaffirmingzone

17/07/2025

What an awesome day at Legends Lab Bootcamp with Sarah Cordiner!

I have launched my personal brand FB Page - which you are on now. If you haven't already please click follow!

I will also be running a free webinar where I, A Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Mentor will take you (a paediatric clinican) through the steps of how to become confident in providing neuroaffirming therapy to children.

Comment "webinar" or "link" or even 🔗 and I will send you the link to register for that.

It is free. 1st August. 12pm WA Time.

17/07/2025

You don’t have to figure it all out on your own.

You care deeply about getting it right for your neurodivergent clients.
But the more you learn, the more questions you have.

❓ Am I using affirming language?
❓ What do I do when parents want me to “fix” their child?
❓ How do I write goals that feel ethical and effective?

If you're a therapist craving more clarity, confidence, and community in your neurodiversity-affirming journey...

🧡 The Neuro-Affirming Zone is for you.

Inside this gentle mentoring space, you'll get:
✔️ Monthly live Q&A calls
✔️ A therapist-only WhatsApp group
✔️ Access to replays
✔️ Practical, affirming support for real-life dilemmas
✔️ Discounts on Adult Learning Zones workshops

You’ll feel more grounded, connected, and proud of how you practise.

💬 “Huge thanks for creating the Neuro-Affirming Zone—a safe, collaborative space to learn and grow.” – Member

🎉 Founding Member Rate: $95/month for life (usually $145)

👉 Join us and grow with the support you deserve.

🔗 https://adultlearningzones.perthhillsalliedhealth.com.au/neuroaffirmingzone
📩 DM me if you have questions—you are so welcome here.

17/07/2025

Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself:
I'm a Neurodiversity Affirming Practice Mentor and speech therapist who helps therapists and families create therapy spaces where neurodivergent children feel safe, supported and truly seen.

If you're looking for a grounded, practical support that leads with compassion? You're in the right place!

https://divanderwalt.com/neuroaffirmingzone