What’s new in counselling? #gabormaté

Narrative Therapy - how to approach the problem and how to be with the person

Responding to anger problems in counselling - using metaphors and resources in conversations

Therapeutic games in #childcounselling

#narrativetherapy when clients feel stuck we can be curious about their hopes and capacities

Resetting the vagus nerve, finding inner peace and delight in between client sessions #counselling

#narrativetherapy and the stories we listen out for with our clients

‘Metaphors Move Us’ - an introduction to using the downloadable resource in counselling

Child Counselling responses to abuse and assault by parents #childabuse

Shame and isolation around childhood traumas can contribute to a sense of personal identity failure

Creative playful resources for child counsellors

Resources for working with adults and children

“My child has an emotion management problem!” This is often heard at intake

4,5 & 6yr olds in #childcounselling using home made play doh

The words we use to describe ourselves (self-talk), our situations and our clients are very powerful

Sharing from Carl Rogers’ last book: ‘A Way of Being’ … and what might be next?

#narrativetherapy clients come to counselling with resources, ideas, values, hopes and actions

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs revisited for counselling conversations in the 21st century

Engaging with teens in counselling who are reluctant or not ready to share what’s happening for them

#narrativetherapy reflections around how labels can impact our interactions with children

How might anger and sadness be related? Counselling conversations and approaches to big emotions

Counselling Resource for working with teens and adults using metaphors

A story about the power of saying #thankyou and connecting to Nature and 2 pelicans in particular

Learning to say “No” that supports us to work sustainably & is aligned to our values & gut-knowing?

Could only find 4kg weights after borrowing 2kg weights to get my routine started… having fun still

#singing to the cows before sunrise

2kg weights exercises- 7reps to start with, simple 2 minute routine

#humpbackwhale waving back

Counsellor’s Weekend Retreat Nov 15-17th 2024. $990 fully catered, includes 7.5hr PACFA endorsed OPD

Overcoming fears using folktales in therapy with young children

#narrativetherapy When a client asks for ‘strategies’ - different ways to respond

#winter affects our soul mood. Bringing soul awareness and warmth during the coming months

5 minute morning #selfcare #mindfulness

Join me #snorkeling with the fishes in a peaceful corner of the world at Wadjemup, #rottnestisland

#mindfulness walk with the soft sand beneath your feet and breathing the clean, salty air #rottnest

Spiritual experiences in dreams. You will possibly have your own stories to share #dreams

The mystery and experience of having a human body in this Lifetime.

#narrativetherapy Responding to feelings of excitement and nerves with a new client

Working with parents: how their own family of origin struggles may be activated at a similar age

When children are not attending school. Starting a conversation. #schoolrefusal #education

‘Thankyou practices’ appreciating what Life is offering today on Noongar Lands. #gratitude #selfcare

Online Play Therapy Adventures Module 3

Online Play Therapy Adventures Module 2

Online Play Therapy Adventures Module 1

Metaphors Move Us: a 20 min webinar about using the downloadable resource for counselling

Metaphors in therapy: The Life Bus can carry many different meanings and open new life conversations

Playful Therapy: Charades bringing improvisation, curiosity and creativity into counselling.

‘Love Bonds’ are created in relationships: they change over time and are great themes in family work

What’s your birth story? Clues about our distress responses today, may connect to our Life beginning

Drawing lines and capturing the ideas as we talk in supervision and therapy

Setting boundaries at counselling intake / first session

Preparing adult clients for their last session

Active imagination journey to connect with your wiser self and ask a question of your unconscious.

Magic tricks in child counselling rapport building (see description for how it’s done)

Therapeutic responses to #bullying

Dual relationships in counselling

A therapeutic story: the sack of troubles

The rose metaphor in therapy - externalising childhood experiences and seasonal times of blooming

Creative counselling with people of all ages.

A therapeutic story for families and workplaces - The Buddha is Amongst You