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20/10/2025

It’s Invisible Disabilities Week (19–25 October)! 🌻

Around 80–85% of people with a disability have one that isn’t visible. These include neurological, cognitive, sensory, mental health, and chronic conditions that aren’t always immediately apparent.

Not all disabilities are visible — but a little understanding and kindness can go a long way in making everyone feel seen and supported.

Image description: A green graphic with sunflower design promoting Invisible Disabilities Week, 19th–25th October. It features a Sunflower lanyard, a person icon with a sunflower, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower logo.

20/10/2025

Very, very empowering information, especially for us parents in a generation of technology - gone are the days when a child wanted to grow up to be a doctor, farmer, sports legend. Today, parents hear more 'when I grow up I want to become a gamer or V-Tuber'. Have a watch to understand why there is a good chance our children have increased chances to achieve their career goals.
Something to encourage or reflect upon more observantly?

Best-selling author and renowned neuropsychiatrist Daniel Siegel explains how adolescence remodels the brain, increasing a willingness to take risks and seek...

07/10/2025

Despite the pain leaving, tears have been wiped, scars and broken bones healed, the body can still reproduce the pain from the injuries we experience (loads of ads but interesting read).

Pain is supposed to end. Wounds are meant to close. The body, resilient and wise, has evolved countless mechanisms to…

07/10/2025

We need a network of safe adults in the community who will protect and support our little people when they are away from their families. When our little people feel safe while exploring the world, they do not fear it, but instead, they embrace it. Supportive professionals and the community play a big role in helping our little people adjust to the ever-changing world that complements the parental and caregiver roles in the home.
Learn more in the Circle of Security Parenting to build robust resilience in our children.
Book today with your friends, family, or professional teams to have online or in-person Circle of Security workshops.
https://www.connectcounsellingwa.com.au

11/09/2025

A chat, a check-in, a vent, a catch up. At times we all need a safe space to chat with someone we trust. By getting things 'out in the air', being heard, connecting with someone can make a big difference to our wellbeing. Connecting with others can make a pivotal change to our day, week, month, year.

By holding space for someone, even if for a moment, can help others freely think, feel, focus, and reassess their actions and feelings.

It is also vitally important to seek someone you trust to hear you also. it can ease your stress levels and concerns. Easing someone's burdens can start with R U OK?. Being heard gives our bodies and minds the chance to re-regulate, we begin to think clearly and feel calm again.

If you feel that the person you can trust also appears burdened, speaking with a professional can bring you a sense of freedom to be you. You can focus on the important things, and your relationships can be in the 'here & now'. You can develop skills to navigate those invisible holdbacks often in our way when 'taking on the world', building healthy relationships and navigating forever changing environments.

Get back creating memorable moments for yourself and spending time your most favourite humans and fur babies 😊 😺 🐶 🐴 🌿 ☀️

27/08/2025

27/08/2025

Does your child push you away when they need you most? 'Go away' often means 'stay close' - it's their way of maintaining connection through attachment.

26/08/2025

Undertaking life's turbulent challenges can make one feel frazzled, confused, and second guess themselves.

It takes energy, routine and consistency to navigate this world.
It is normal to second guess yourself.

We each play an invaluable role in this little thing we call life
However, we can become a crew of sailors who navigate life's seas together.

Teaching each other the life skills to be a skilled sailor, skills then they can pass onto others. Empower one another to be their greatest self in this life.

25/08/2025

Undertaking life's turbulent challenges can make one feel frazzled, confused, and second guess themselves.

It takes energy, routine and consistency to navigate this world.
It is normal to second guess yourself.

We each play an invaluable role in this little thing we call life
However, we can become a crew of sailors who navigate life's seas together.

Teaching each other the life skills to be a skilled sailor, skills then they can pass onto others. Empower one another to be their greatest self in this world.