Inspiration and Guidance
Insights
Welcome to Insights!
We are Joseph Randolph (Jorandi) Bowers PhD and Dwayne Andrew Wannamarra Kennedy, PhD
Our PhDs are in Counselling Psychotherapy and we are senior specialists in our fields of practice. As down-to-earth and practical people. We help others to solve problems and find solutions. Our therapy work is heartfelt and applied to real life.
This blog/newsletter shares our insights over the years. The blog began in 2015, and more recent publications reflect the increasing complexity and depth of the field and of our readership. As a niche community based project we’ve had over 60,000 visitors to our site during these now more than 10 years. That is an impressive accomplishment in Australia.
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Double Gifted - And Fabulous
Rare to reframe complex diagnosis as giftedness - but this is all about perception. What you see is what you get. So why not see past the mask?
"My situation is high-risk. Why don't I have a behaviour support plan?" Understanding NDIS Safety Plans vs. Long-Term Plans
Deep dive into why BSPs can take a while to create, how to engage the process, and ways to address the challenges to find help and work with the help when you find them.
Positive Behaviour Support 101
Positive Behaviour Support is awesome actually, and life changing for anyone who wants to have a go.
Behaviour Support, for real.
Behaviour support for real life is balance and flow. Join Jo Bowers PhD to reflect on the mystery of finding the flow.
How to Learn from Experience
Learning is fun! Who says? Here are ways to enjoy learning and change.
Behaviour Support and Human Rights
Human rights are central to positive behaviour support. Here we review key values.
Beyond Talk Therapy - Getting Positive Outcomes
Therapy helps us in relationships and life, in practical ways. How vital this is during these times of change.
Understanding Relationship Behaviour Support
Relational behaviour support is funded under NDIS as a practical solution focused service. Learn more here.
Understanding Behaviour Support
Behaviour support is really practical and life-changing because the approach builds on skills and abilities.
What is Functional Assessment of Behaviour - Why Do I need it?
Functional assessment of behaviour is really helpful. Here is why.
Behaviour Support and Counselling Telehealth in Perth and Western Australia
We are so happy to open services for NDIS participants in Perth up to Broome and across WA - here is how you can engage.
Supporting Families Across Brisbane and Queensland in Behaviour Support and Counselling
Brisbane and Queensland NDIS participants benefit by accessing our specialist senior therapy support - here is how you can too.
Servicing Melbourne and Victoria for Behaviour Support and Counselling
ATS works with clients in Melbourne and Victoria, meeting real needs via telehealth provisions. Here is how you can get involved.
Supporting Greater Sydney NDIS Participants
ATS works with clients in greater Sydney and is delighted to assist - here is key information on how to apply.
Choosing an NDIS Behaviour Support Provider: A Guide for Participants & Families
Educational insights to help your choose providers based on quality factors in counselling and behaviour support services.
Seasoned Reflections on What is Therapy
What is therapy? We explore its meaning and purpose.
Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities: Building Strength, Reducing Isolation
We explore ‘Supporting Parents of Children with Disabilities: Building Strength, Reducing Isolation’
Creative Counselling Approaches: From Art and Symbols to Gaming and Clay
Creativity in counselling therapy is a rich area to explore with many wonderful possibilities. Here we share insights from our work with creative methods in therapy.
Telehealth Therapy Across Australia: How We Support Families and Individuals Anywhere
Essential information on telehealth NDIS behaviour support and counselling therapies for every person searching for help with real life problems.
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Ability Therapy Specialists (ATS)
ATS provides NDIS funded behaviour support, counselling, and therapy assessment services via accessible telehealth in Australia.