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Executive Functioning in your Child – Article 3 – Developing Skills – Inhibition

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Written by Lea Tanner, Provisional Psychologist / Associate Play Therapist, CoRe Kids Therapy While executive functioning involves several processes in the brain, there are three core components: cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and working memory. These three processes play critical roles in everyday life. A child’s executive functioning skill level can vary depending on factors including stage […]

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Executive Functioning in your Child Developing Skills

Executive Functioning in your Child – Article 2 – Developing Skills – Cognitive Flexibility

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Written by Lea Tanner, Provisional Psychologist / Associate Play Therapist, CoRe Kids Therapy While executive functioning involves several processes in the brain, there are three core components: cognitive flexibility, inhibition, and working memory. These three processes play critical roles in everyday life. A child’s executive functioning skill level can vary depending on factors including stage

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Executive Functioning in your Child – Article 1 – Supporting Differences

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Written by Daniela Diaz, Registered Psychologist, CoRe Kids Therapy Executive functions in informal words are the skills used to be able to take time to think before acting, stay focus, resist temptations, deal with unanticipated challenges, prioritise activities, etc. To use the executive functions our brain needs to be capable to “Inhibit” which requires self-control

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Theraplay: Building Bridges for Autistic Children Through Playful Healing

Theraplay: Building Bridges for Autistic Children Through Playful Healing

ADHD, Articles for Parents, ASD, Child Therapy, Help and Support, Play Therapy /

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents distinctive hurdles in social interactions, communication, and behaviour for children. Conventional therapies often struggle to effectively engage autistic children. However, Theraplay emerges as a promising intervention, focusing on forging connections through structured and playful interactions. In this blog, we delve into the principles of Theraplay and its transformative potential.

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Child counselling

Why talking about the uncomfortable stuff creates growth & improves mental health

Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma /

Written by Amy Baillie In the past, after a challenging event, I have heard people give advice, “don’t focus on it, “Stop talking about it,” or try thinking about other things. With children, you also see well-meaning adults in their lives try and use distraction rather than allowing focus to go back to uncomfortable feelings,

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Childhood Bullying & Development

How Bullying Affects the Social Development in Primary School-Aged Kids

Bullying, Child Development, Child Therapy, Childhood Bullying /

Bullying has long been recognised as a prevalent issue that impacts children and their development, particularly during their primary school years. The consequences of bullying can extend beyond the immediate emotional distress of being bullied and have long-lasting effects on a child’s social development. In this blog, we will explore how bullying influences the social

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Childhood trauma and counselling

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact their development

Child Therapy, Early Intervention, Trauma Counselling /

It’s increasingly becoming better understood how our childhood experiences have a long-lasting impact on our mental health, well-being, and development. This is particularly in relation to adverse childhood experiences, which have been found to put children at higher risk of developmental concerns and mental health challenges like depression and PTSD.  What are considered adverse childhood

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