NEBS Therapy

12/11/2025

Particularly for Term 4 - Connect first!!

The burnout recovery pyramid.

When our children crash out, burnout, breakdown we want to fix it.
We want to make it better.
I mean, what would we look like if we didn’t attempt to do something?

But often in our rush and attention to solutions we miss how much our involvement in them just as they are right now is actually the doing.
Because us being there, taking the time to meet them where they are at is part of recovery, it is repair.

While we might look for others to support this in the beginning when things are fragile others may just be too much.
Cups of tea, chats to the pets might seem like nothing but they could be everything.

So let’s bring the outside in: parcels to peak curiosity, playfulness to lighten or change the tempo, cooking a pile of pancakes and adding toppings for the novelty factor.

Maybe 98% you end up making that Lego build on your own but that 2% of engagement is your glimmer, green shoot.
Write these down, because they are not small, they are massive.

Time is your greatest healer.
And this is yours to repair.
One day it will get better and until then it’s all hands on deck.x

11/11/2025

Mr Wolf helps children practice bravery, planning and teamwork.

We work with Mr Wolf taking turns, planning for the tricky ones first, and staying calm when his mouth closes (because it’s just part of the fun!).

Every round builds emotional regulation, flexible thinking, and connection through play.

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11/11/2025

Remembrance Day is a special day when people stop and think about the soldiers who went to war.

Some soldiers did not come home, and we use this day to thank them for keeping our country safe.

🕚 At 11:00am on the 11th of November, people stop what they’re doing and stay quiet for one minute.

This quiet minute is called ‘a minute of silence.’ It’s a way of showing respect and remembering.

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10/11/2025

We absolutely love My Body’s Power Pack book which helps explore what charges or drains energy.

In addition to exploring this book, our Lego enthusiast has made their very own Lego battery check in; complete with a power booster for a quick charge when needed!

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28/10/2025

Great for grandparents!!!

Grandparents are often the scaffolding holding so much together - the respite when we can't, if we have them around - so I'm holding a quiet call in for their unique role in a child's ecosystem.

This workshop gives grandparents the real-world understanding they have been asking for.

We'll be exploring the world of Autism together, what it means, and offer some practical tips to help support when the grandkids are in their care.

The workshop also has a good 30 minutes dedicated to Q&A to help workshop participants concerns. We have set aside generous time for questions too, because they come with curiosity and courage, and we intend to honour that.

Because I am a psychologist and therefore a mind reader*........ yes this event will be recorded but we highly recommend attending live to dive deep in with us.

If you're after some gentle support for the circle around the child, check out this workshop happening next week.

Read more here: https://www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au/liveworkshops

14/10/2025

A calm corner isn’t enough...

True calm isn’t created by cushions - it’s created by connection.

You can fill a room with beanbags, soft lighting, fidget toys and posters that say breathe.

But if a child doesn’t feel understood, those things become decoration - not regulation.

Because safety isn’t a space.
It’s a relationship.
It’s the tone of voice that says, I see you.
It’s the adult who doesn’t take fear personally.

A calm corner means nothing if the rest of the environment still demands compliance over comfort.

🩵 Putting in the right support for PDA learners is what helps them truly thrive in any educational setting.

I’ve created free guides to help you get started - drop the word RESOURCE below
and you’ll get access to the full free library. If you want to learn about this in more detail you can watch my pre-recorded webinar for just £10 - just drop the word WEBINAR instead.

14/10/2025

🚨 Spots Available! 🚨
Our Mental Health First Aid Course is running on Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th October at Tamworth Community College. This 2-day course runs from 9:00am to 4:00pm each day.

Delivered by licensed mental Health First Aid Australia Instructor and experienced industry professional Sarah Green, owner of Highway to Well.

Learn how to support those experiencing mental health challenges and gain the skills to make a real difference. Don’t miss out – secure your spot today!

📅 Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 October
🕘 9:00am – 4:00pm

Give our friendly team a call or head over to our website to enrol today!
📞 6763 0630
💻 www.tamworth.nsw.edu.au

*Government subsidies may be available for eligible students.*

13/10/2025

The end of the school holidays….

We hope you had some memorable moments over the past few weeks and ready for Term 4!

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08/10/2025

Social Work Therapy with teens is cool 🏉

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04/10/2025

Our fishing obsessed Alby, got fish for his room this year and we’re all finding ourselves in his room just chilling and watching them…

There might be a little bit of extra fish watching during these school holidays to add some chill amongst our unusual days…

What are your easy chill things to do?

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03/10/2025

School holidays = catching up with our teens because they don’t always love high school appointments (and that’s okay!)

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