Cooroy Therapy

23/06/2025

School holidays are here, and so are the big feelings.

Here’s a gentle reminder, from your child’s voice, to slow down, breathe, and remember that your presence matters more than perfection. 💛

Save this for the hard days.

23/06/2025

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20/06/2025

I’m smiling on the outside 😂🙈

One more week, parents…

If your brain feels like mashed potatoes right now, you’re not alone. The lunchboxes, the drop-offs, the drama, the newsletters, the “dress up as a pineapple” days… it’s A LOT.

This is your reminder: cognitive overload is real. You don’t need to do it all perfectly. Just breathe, keep going, and know a break is coming.

You’re doing better than you think. One more week, we’ve got this 💪🧠✨

17/06/2025

At Cooroy Therapy, we’re all about supporting local kids, teens, and families through the ups and downs of life. We offer a warm, relaxed space where children and young people can feel safe, heard, and understood.

We also work closely with trusted support workers, so if your NDIS plan covers that kind of support, we can help bring it all together in a way that makes sense for your child.

Our team is here to help with everything from emotional regulation and friendship struggles to big life changes. We love walking alongside families and helping young people feel more confident and connected.

Got a teen who’s going through a tough patch? We’ve got them too.

Reach out anytime, we’re here for you ✨

12/06/2025

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Our in-school programs for teenage boys are designed to create long-term, positive shifts in attitudes and behaviours.

20/02/2025

My Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School 🎒💭

Anyone else experiencing Week 4 school aversion? 😩 The novelty of a new school year has worn off, the early mornings feel extra hard, and suddenly, school drop-offs are a struggle again.

It’s Monday morning, and your child refuses to get dressed, clings to you at the door, or says, “I don’t want to go to school.” 😞 As parents, our instinct is to fix, reassure, or convince—but what if we just listened instead?

Acknowledge Their Feelings

💬 “You really don’t want to go to school today. I hear you.”
💬 “It sounds like something about school feels hard right now.”

Offer Connection & Support

💬 “I’ll be thinking of you while you’re at school. Want a little note in your bag?”
💬 “Would you like a big hug before we go?”

Help Them Express What’s Going On

💬 “Is there something that’s making school feel tough today?”
💬 “I wonder if you’re feeling tired or if something happened yesterday.”

Hold the Boundary with Confidence & Kindness

💬 “School is part of our day, just like brushing our teeth. I know you can do this, and I’ll be here when you get home.”
💬 “It’s okay to feel this way. We can talk more about it after school.”

Validating their feelings doesn’t mean we change the boundary (they still need to go), but it does let them know we see them. Often, when children feel truly heard, their resistance softens. Rather than rushing to problem-solve, we can create space for their emotions. Sometimes, a simple “I’ll be here when you get home” is all they need to feel safe enough to take that step forward. ❤️