Nurturing Emotional Resilience: A Comprehensive Workshop Series For Parents & Educators

In today’s complex world, the emotional well-being of children and adolescents is more crucial than ever. Understanding and managing emotions is essential, not just for personal development but for cultivating higher self-esteem, better social skills, and healthier relationships. As parents, educators, and caregivers, you play a pivotal role in guiding the younger generation through the labyrinth of their emotions, from the frustration of a toddler’s tantrum to the tumultuous emotional waves of adolescence.

With over 15 years’ experience in both public and private settings, psychologist Nicole Dorrington from PsychInMind offers a series of workshops designed to empower both parents and educational professionals with the knowledge, strategies, and tools necessary for nurturing emotional resilience in children and teens.

Tailored Workshops For Every Need

Nicole brings her extensive experience in psychology and training program development to offer a wide range of workshops and training programs. Nicole’s latest parent workshop, Toddler to Teens; Nurturing Emotional Regulation, has received overwhelming feedback from parents over the past three years.

Upcoming PsychInMind Parent Workshop

Toddler to Teens: Nurturing Emotional Regulation

• Date: 15 June 2024
• Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Location: Garden City Mt Gravatt Library
• Early Bird Discount: Register now and save $100! Early bird discount available until 24 May 2024 (via the PsychInMind website)

Workshop Highlights:

• Understanding Emotional Regulation: Dive deep into the art and science of emotional regulation, learning how to support your child or students through their developmental stages.
• Co-Regulation Strategies: Discover relationship-based strategies for co-regulating with children, guiding them towards emotional wisdom with empathy and effectiveness.
• Neuroscientific Insights: Gain a foundational understanding of the neuroscience behind emotions and how brain development impacts emotional regulation from infancy through adolescence.
• Practical Techniques and Activities: Engage in hands-on activities designed to solidify your understanding and application of emotional regulation strategies, making your learning experience interactive and
  impactful.

PsychInMind Professional Development Programs

Nicole offers a range of professional development programs:

• Circle of Security: A parenting program designed to enhance the attachment between parents and children.
• Understanding Childhood Trauma and Attachment: Insights into how trauma affects child development and strategies to foster secure attachments.
• Neuroscience of Complex Developmental Trauma: A deep dive into the brain’s development in response to trauma and practical approaches for support.
• Trauma-Informed Care: Training for caregivers on providing care that acknowledges and understands trauma.
• Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care: Essential strategies for caregivers to manage their own well-being while supporting others.
• Introduction to PACE: Techniques for developing emotional regulation in children through a relational-based approach.
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Topics: Including anxiety, depression, adjusting to family separation, grief and loss, and more.
• Behaviour Management within an Attachment Framework: Strategies for managing behaviour while strengthening the caregiver-child bond.

Services Tailored For Your Needs

Whether you are a school, kindergarten, daycare, or any institution dedicated to nurturing young minds, PsychInMind offers professional development topics that can be customized to fit the unique needs of your service. These workshops can be facilitated conveniently in your workplace or online, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for all.

To book a workshop or inquire about tailoring a program to meet your specific needs, please reach out via the contact form on the PsychInMind website, or email Nicole directly at nicole.dorrington@psychinmind.com.

Individual Therapy

Nicole provides therapy to children, teens, and families at Therapywell, Auchenflower. Please send referrals to info@therapywell.com.au.

Let’s work together to nurture a brighter, more resilient future for our children and adolescents.

To find out more, please visit the PsychInMind website.

What does Lotus Health and Psychology do?

Lotus Health and Psychology fills an important gap in perinatal care. They support parents who don’t “fit” typical obstetric and maternity services, such as solo parents, parents who have experienced obstetric loss, traumatic birth, or infertility, those having their “rainbow baby” after loss, and LGBTIQA+ parents. They recognise that not all people can (or want to) physically visit a clinic, whether for psychological, physical, or geographical reasons, so services can be accessed by telehealth, ensuring all people have access to quality, caring support.

What services do they offer?

The Lotus Health and Psychology team offers genuinely integrated allied health services that ensure the physical and psychological health needs of each patient are met. Lotus provides “wrap-around” care from practitioners including psychologists, a social worker/postpartum doula, fertility counsellors, a couples and sexual health counsellor, a naturopath/nutritionist, a midwife/lactation consultant, a parenting coach and beauty/massage therapist.

They specialise in the provision of care for people experiencing fertility issues (including surrogacy and donor conception, coping with infertility, and accepting a life of childlessness), specific reproductive needs (prenatal, pregnancy and postnatal), or more general reproductive transitions (including people coping with adolescence or menopause). But (good news!) their skilled clinicians also support people with more general health and life stress needs (e.g. chronic pain or health conditions, work stress, family tress, relationship stress, weight loss goals (and much, much more)).

Lotus Director, Narelle Dickinson said “We pride ourselves on finding ways to support people who might not “fit” typical obstetric and maternity services, such as solo parents, parents with past obstetric losses, those who have had traumatic birth or infertility, those having their “rainbow baby” after loss and LGBTIQA+ parents. We love our little house, but we also understand that not everyone can (or want to) physically visit us in person, so our clinicians also offer telehealth support if that is the preference.”

Lotus Health and Psychology’s group programs

Lotus has recently introduced a range of groups, including mindful watercolour classes led by local artist Leticia Collins, antenatal/birth preparation classes, new-parent groups, and women’s circles, each of which increase the psychological, and emotional “toolboxes” of individual participants, and help build social and community connections (anyone else been having trouble building their friendship circles??!!).

Lotus Health and Psychology provides a real environment of care. Their friendly admin team make sure to take careful care of you from your first contact with them. They really understand how important it is to make sure that you feel safe. When you visit the clinic, you are welcomed into a professional, but relaxed and caring atmosphere. The team have worked hard to create a warm, “homey” feel to the clinic (it feels much more like you have walked into someone’s home, than a medical facility!), and, outside, you are surrounded by a divine, multi-sensory garden space (the “waiting room” has a giant mango tree which you can sit under and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee). Parents are welcomed to bring their infants, and the team can accommodate if you’d rather have your session out in the beautiful garden, equipped with play equipment for little hands and feet.

Testimonials

“I love the homey feel that Lotus has – it is so different from other medical clinics! Every time I visit, it feels as though I am visiting a friend. It is just so lovely.”

“There are quite simply not enough love emojis in the Metaverse nor the universe to express my gratitude for everything Lotus is and does.”

Frequently asked questions

I don’t think I can afford private care. Lotus Health and Psychology understands that the cost of living has sky-rocketed and lots of people are doing it tough. They offer low-cost services where they can, including psychology/counselling support.

I’ve just had a baby, can I bring them to the appointment with me? Of course you can – the Lotus team love babies and will do everything they can to make the visit comfortable for both of you.

I live too far away, can I have an online appointment? Absolutely. They’d love to see you in person, but understand that’s often just not possible, so most of the Lotus team offer telehealth session (some even home visit!).

I need after hours appointments. Can you do that? Just ask the Lotus Health and Psychology admin, as some of their team members offer weekend or after hours sessions.

It’s such a treat to feel how much the team care about making sure each and every patient gets exactly the care they need. Check out the Lotus Health and Psychology website to see the full team, the full range of services available, or even just read some of their informative blogs.

How can Counselling with Dan help?

Dan works with adults and children using system, narrative and CBT techniques and caters his approach depending on the needs of the client.

People often seek counselling for many and varied reasons at one or many points throughout their lives. Dan provides counselling for individuals going through on-going instances or looking for brief therapy.

Dan is trained and accredited for working in the trauma and complex mental health, accident recovery (WorkCoverQLD), disability (NDIS), domestic violence, sexual violence, emotional trauma, coercive control and abuse.

He is also experienced working with clients experiencing grief, loss and changes in their homelife; this may be due to a recent death, significant changes at home or divorce. Dan also makes sure to let parents know they are welcome to utilise his services as being a parent is hard and you may need space for self growth.

Short & Long Term Mental Health Conditions

Common diagnoses such as anxiety and depression can be short or long-term and can accompany further diagnoses such as, PTSD, ASD and ADHD. Dan is trained in working with neurodiverse clients and ensures to work closely with the family system to work toward the best outcomes.

Family Counselling

Dan is Dyadic certified which means he is approved to work with separate members of the family collaboratively work towards their goals.

Testimonials

“I was nervous to work with a male counsellor at the beginning but Dan is such a kind hearted man who helped me through the hardest part of my life, he taught me so much but one of the most important things he showed me was that being violence is not a male trait, it’s a choice” – F, 38

“Dan really helped me get to know myself better and to work through things I initially didn’t even think were significant, but after working together, I feel much lighter and more confident” – M, 26

“Dan was good to talk to, it’s cool that he’s a gamer so we got to talk about fun stuff, he is an adult but it’s really easy to talk to him” – M, 10

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dan do play therapy? Absolutely yes, engaging in age appropriate therapy is super important for young people.

Does Counselling with Dan have private health rebates available? Counselling with Dan has partnered with Bupa, Ahm, Medibank, HCF and the ARHG group which contain several other private health insurers. Dan also is registered with Victims Assist Queensland.

Is counselling only for people who have experienced trauma? No, counselling can be for everyone at any stage in their lives. Sometimes we will have the thought that ‘others have it worse so I shouldn’t complain’, but the reality is that we do this so much that we tend to unintentionally build a culture of self-deprioritisation which becomes an action that we model to others.

Do you work only with children? Counselling with Dan is a space for children, adults, teens and families. Dan is dedicated to helping people improve their mental health to create the best possible opportunities for people no matter what stage of life they are in.

To find out more, please visit the Counselling with Dan website.

Services

Early Start Australia can assist with:

• Anxiety 
• Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) 
• Learning and school difficulties
• Behaviour difficulties
• Anger management
• Attention and concentration difficulties (e.g. ADHD)
• Fears, stress and worry
• Phobias
• Depression
• Coping with separation 
• Sleep problems
• Relationship difficulties
• Parenting difficulties
• Trauma
• Self-harm and suicidal ideation
• Educational and Developmental Assessments
• Child Protection Counselling and Education

High-quality, affordable counselling and psychology services

Central to Early Start Australia’s mission is to provide your family with high-quality, affordable counselling and psychology services.

No referral is required however to be eligible to receive psychological services under Medicare, a person must be referred by their General Practitioner (GP) and, in some instances, by another medical specialist, such as a paediatrician. If a Mental Health Care Plan is not accessible to you, you may also be eligible for Private-health insurance rebates depending on your policy.

NDIS registered provider

Early Start Australia is an NDIS registered provider so you can also access their service as part of your NDIS Plan, whether that plan is self-managed, plan-managed, NDIA Managed or a combination of these. Early Start Australia’s Psychologists can assist with supporting NDIS clients experiencing development delays, psychosocial disabilities, and limited capacity in a number of areas including self-management.

Specialist mental health experts

The dedicated and qualified team of Child Psychologists and Mental Health Accredited Social Workers are highly trained and have experience working with a diverse range of clients. All Early Start Australia’s Psychologists are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), are eligible for membership with the peak professional body, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and undertake continuous professional development. All Early Start Australia’s social workers are eligible for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers and are accredited. Accredited mental health social workers are registered providers with Medicare. They have been assessed on behalf of the Commonwealth Government by the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) as having specialist mental health expertise.

Early Start Australia’s friendly and accommodating Reception and Admin team is also available via email or phone to discuss ways you can access services, availability and which therapist can match your family’s needs.

Early Start Australia also offers Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology and Dietitian services through their network of clinics throughout Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast.

They also have Group Programs scheduled during school holidays and throughout the school term. These include programs for Anxiety, Social Skills and Art Therapy.

Testimonials

Due to AHPRA regulations, health services are unable to obtain testimonials, however a great indication of a health service can be gained from staff testimonials. Click here to read more about the business and read some staff testimonials for Early Start Australia.

Early Start Australia’s Counselling & Psychology Locations

Buderim 

Carina 

Springfield 

Strathpine

Contact Early Start Australia by calling 1300 372 439, or via email strathpine@earlystartaustralia.com.au, carina@earlystartaustralia.com.au, springfield@earlystartaustralia.com.au OR buderim@earlystartaustralia.com.au.

More information about accessing Early Start Australia’s range of early childhood early intervention services is available through the Early Start Australia website.

Blooming Heart Therapy is a Brisbane based psychotherapist who strives to create a stronger, authentic, healthier identity for children, teens, and families.

Blooming Heart Therapy supports children and families who would like to better understand their challenges as well as focusing on strengths. Every child and family is unique. Blooming Heart Therapy will create individualised treatment plans based upon the values, beliefs, culture, and the needs of the family.

Blooming Heart Therapy nurtures children and families to complete contentment.

Play Therapy

Play Therapy involves the use of play to communicate with children. Communicating through the medium of play helps children learn to solve problems and change their negative behaviors. The therapeutic play room is a safe and secure space where the child is able to process their emotions and experiences process their emotions and experiences without fear of judgement.

Play Therapy is recommended for children experiencing a variety of symptoms, including:

• Life transitions such as divorce and blended families
• Self control and impulsivity
• Aggressive behaviors
• Sadness and depression
• Trauma
• Medical trauma
• Abuse and neglect
• Adoption support
• Bullying and struggling peer relationships
• Anxiety and fear
• Social skills/boundaries
• Grief/bereavement
• Attachment concerns
• Nightmares or bed-wetting
• Strengthening family relationships
• Challenges with academic motivation success
• Focus
• Sensory Disorders
• Low self-esteem

Teen Counselling

Blooming Heart Therapy works with teens to offer a safe space to help them develop self-understanding, self-advocacy, and lead happier contented lives.

They work with teens on a variety of challenges as they transition into adulthood including self-esteem, trauma, school life and sexuality.

Family Therapy and Parent Support

Blooming Heart Therapy provides a space where families can express and work through painful emotions and have difficult conversations. Part of healthy communication is being able to express yourself and be heard and appreciated when speaking.

Blooming Heart Therapy offers parent coaching and support. Working together, you can discover and create new pathways that allow you to release old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you and are holding you back from experiencing the beauty of parenthood.

Filial Play Therapy

Filial Play Therapy (FPT) is a therapeutic approach that combines elements of play therapy and family therapy, primarily focusing on improving the parent-child relationship and enhancing emotional and behavioral functioning in children. This method is unique because it involves training parents to conduct therapeutic play sessions with their own children under the guidance and supervision of a trained therapist.

Key Features of Filial Play Therapy:

1. Parental Involvement: Unlike traditional play therapy, where a therapist works directly with the child, FPT involves parents as the primary agents of change. Parents learn therapeutic play techniques and conduct play sessions with their children.
2. Training and Supervision: Parents receive training from a therapist on how to engage in therapeutic play, including understanding play themes, recognizing and responding to children’s emotional needs, and using specific therapeutic skills. The therapist provides ongoing supervision and support.
3. Strengthening Relationships: The core objective of FPT is to enhance the parent-child relationship. By engaging in play, parents can better understand their children’s feelings and behaviors, leading to improved communication and emotional bonding.
4. Empowerment: Parents are empowered with tools and techniques that enable them to address their children’s emotional and behavioral issues, fostering a sense of competence and confidence in their parenting skills.
5. Child-Centered Play: The play sessions are child-centered, meaning that the child leads the play while the parent follows. This approach allows children to express themselves freely and explore their emotions in a safe environment.

Testimonials

To find out more about Blooming Heart Therapy and the services they offer, please head to the website at https://bloominghearttherapy.com/.