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Rediscovering the Person Behind the Caregiver By Daniela Diaz Parenting a neurodivergent (ND) child is often described as a journey, […]
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Anxiety and Neurodiversity, Articles for Parents, ASD, Child Therapy, Help and Support, We Help With
Building Parent/Caregiver Capacity By Jovana Nikcevic As a psychologist who works with young people, therapy doesn’t always look the way
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From a toddler having a meltdown in the supermarket to a school-aged child navigating friendships, emotions are at the heart of everyday life. Books that explore feelings allow children to see characters experiencing similar struggles, which helps them feel understood and less alone.
Research shows that emotional literacy—the ability to recognize, understand, and express emotions—is strongly linked to better social relationships, resilience, and mental health outcomes in children (Denham et al., 2012; Trentacosta & Fine, 2010).
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Anxiety, Articles for Parents, Child Counselling, Child Development
It can be challenging when your child’s therapy appointments fall during school hours—especially when after-school times are fully booked. You might worry about missed lessons, but experts agree that a child’s mental health is the foundation for learning. In many cases, attending therapy during the school day can be a powerful step toward their overall well-being and long-term success.
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Encouragement vs Praise: Why the Difference Matters for Your Child’s Growth As parents, we all want to lift our children
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All Categories, Articles for Parents, Child Development, Emotion Coaching, Positive Parenting, Self-Esteem
How Bullying Affects the Social Development of Primary School-Aged Children. we explore how bullying influences the social growth of primary school-aged children and why it is crucial to address this issue effectively.
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Bullying, Child Development, Child Therapy, Childhood Bullying, Emotion Coaching, Self-Esteem
Supporting Children Through Grief with Play Therapy: A Healing Path Forward Introduction Grief is one of those things that can
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All Categories, Articles for Parents, Child Development, Child Therapy, Grief & Loss, Help and Support, Play Therapy, Trauma Counselling
Understanding How Play Therapy is Neuro-Affirming: Supporting the Brain’s Natural Growth and Healing In recent years, awareness around neurodiversity has
Healing Through Play: The Transformative Power of Play Therapy for Traumatised Children Introduction: Childhood should be a time of innocence,
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Anxiety and Neurodiversity, Child Counselling, Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma, Grief & Loss, Help and Support, Play Therapy, Trauma Counselling
The transition from early childhood to formal education is a critical milestone in a child’s development. School readiness programs play a pivotal role in ensuring that children are adequately prepared for the challenges of the academic environment.
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Anxiety, Articles for Parents, Child Development, Child Therapy, Early Intervention, Family Counselling
What’s The Meta? By Ashley Stevenson Emotions can seem complicated at times. Not only do we have a physical reaction
Why talking about the uncomfortable stuff creates growth & improves mental health Written by Amy Baillie In the past, after
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Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma
Building Connections: The Power of LEGO®-Based Therapy for Children In the world of childhood development, therapists and educators are constantly
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Child Counselling, Child Development, Lego Based Therapy, Power of Play, Self-Esteem
ADHD and Self-Esteem Written by Daniela Diaz As a parent or caregiver, and whether you are new or familiar to
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ADHD, ASD, Child Therapy, Early Intervention, Self-Esteem
Prepared by: Daniela Diaz What is Grief? An inevitable process (never-ending) that happens due to a permanent or temporary disruption
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Childhood Trauma, Grief & Loss, Trauma Counselling
Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children The Imitation Game Imitation is an amazing
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Anxiety, Child Development, Non-Verbal Children, Power of Play
Blog Series By Ashley Stevenson – The Power of Play with Non-Verbal Children There is a broad spectrum for the
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Anxiety, Early Intervention, Non-Verbal Children, Play Therapy, Power of Play, Selective Mutism
Anxiety is a normal response to situations where we perceive a risk, and our brain acts in respond to those
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Anxiety, Anxiety and Neurodiversity, Articles for Parents, Child Development
Separation anxiety is a common and normal part of child development. It is characterised by distress or anxiety experienced by
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Anxiety, Child Counselling, Child Development
It’s increasingly becoming better understood how our childhood experiences have a long-lasting impact on our mental health, well-being, and development.
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Child Development, Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma, Early Intervention, Trauma Counselling
Play therapy is an effective and powerful modality in the early intervention for trauma in children. It is a psychological
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Child Development, Childhood Trauma, Grief & Loss, Play Therapy, Trauma Counselling
Trauma affects children of all ages and can affect their body and brain development in the long-term. Children experience trauma
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Child Counselling, Child Development, Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma, Grief & Loss, Trauma Counselling
I’m sure you heard at school that our body has five senses: touch, taste, smell, hearing and vision? Well, it
Just Breathe… Have you ever wondered why people say that? Why is breathing going to help when you feel scared,
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Articles for Parents, Child Therapy, Childhood Trauma, Emotion Coaching, We Help With
As we move into a new version of “Covid Normal”, I find myself with a few worries. I question how
What is Learn to Play Therapy? Learn to Play Therapy is for children aged 18 months to 10 years who
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Child Development, Child Therapy, Play Therapy, Positive Parenting, We Help With
Child Centered Play Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps children process complicated emotions through their natural medium of
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Articles for Parents, Child Therapy, Play Therapy, Positive Parenting, We Help With
Children who have a diagnosis of ASD often present with some core autistic traits – for example communicative difficulties, social
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Articles for Parents, ASD, Child Therapy, Help and Support, Play Therapy, We Help With
Whether your child is beginning school for the very first time, entering a new grade or starting at a whole
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Anxiety, Articles for Parents, Child Development, Early Intervention, We Help With
What is Play Therapy? CoRe Kids Therapy offers Animal Assisted Play Therapy and Child Centred Play Therapy, along with our
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Animal Assisted Play Therapy, Play Therapy, We Help With
Phone: 0401 517 014
Email: admin@corekidstherapy.com.au
ABN: 27 161 286 282
3/3 Tuck Street
Moorabbin VIC 3189
98 Somerville Road
Yarraville VIC 3013
CoRe Kids Therapy is not an emergency service.
If you need someone to immediately talk to, call:
Lifeline on 13 11 14
Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
Parentline Victoria on 13 22 89
CoRe Kids Therapy recognises, acknowledges and respects all community members, and the culture and values of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples both past and present.
CoRe Kids Therapy acknowledge the Bunurong People as the traditional owners on which CoRe Kids Therapy is built.
