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Theraplay: Building Bridges for Autistic Children Through Playful Healing

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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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What’s The Meta?

Child Development, Child Therapy, Play Therapy, Self-Esteem / CoReAdmin

By Ashley Stevenson Emotions can seem complicated at times. Not only do we have a physical reaction to our own emotions and those of others, we also have lots of beliefs about emotions. These beliefs can come from our own upbringings, from our cultures or other life experiences. In layman’s terms, the concept of Meta-emotion

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

Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma / CoReAdmin

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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ADHD and Self-Esteem

ADHD, Child Therapy, Early Intervention, Self-Esteem / CoReAdmin

Written by Daniela Diaz As a parent or caregiver, and whether you are new or familiar to ADHD, we would like to ask if you have ever found yourself asking the following questions, during a stressful situation, to your child diagnosed with ADHD: Why can’t you just sit still? Why do you have to be

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

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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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The Mighty Brain

Articles for Parents, Child Therapy / CoReAdmin

Ever wondered about our brains? How do they grow and develop from the tiny brain of the newborn which appears to need to do so little, to the more mature version of the adult that needs to do so much? Why do I say appear to do so little? Let me use some familiar analogies

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Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact their development

Child Therapy, Early Intervention, Trauma Counselling / CoReAdmin

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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What’s in a Name? Why Would You Choose to Diagnose or Label Your Child?

Child Counselling, Child Therapy / CoReAdmin

Diagnosis and Labels Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet?” So why would we seek out new names or labels for our kids? Challenging behaviours may present in childhood for a wide range of reasons. Some may be related to underlying neurological differences. At CoRe

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A brief guide for parents: Understanding the journey of child development

Child Counselling, Child Therapy / CoReAdmin

Understanding the journey of development that your child goes through is an important tool for parents. It helps you know what to expect, what to look for, and gives you peace of mind when you see key milestones being reached. More importantly, understanding the journey of childhood development means that you can act quickly when

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Vagus nerve stimulation for calming the body & mind

Child Counselling, Child Therapy, Early Intervention / CoReAdmin

The vagus nerve is one of the longest nerves in the body, running from the brainstem down to the abdomen, and it plays a crucial role in regulating many of the body’s internal processes, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. When the vagus nerve is stimulated, it can help children feel calmer and more

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