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Therapy Literally Changing Me
Therapy is a space of...
Gentle and enduring open-hands that hold and open the mind to new life.
This open heart-ness feeds the mind, and our concepts of ourselves change. These forms of sacred medicine arise between therapist and client. Within this process the client becomes aware of new emerging meanings. Even past trauma can take on fresh and powerful meanings that change the very ways we feel about our lives.
Conversely, in the depth of solitude, the feminine moment of being is pregnant with possibility. Our body-heart-mind is itself a therapeutic presence. We may at first look outside ourselves for therapy. Over the years, we begin to realise that therapy comes from within. And our therapist is more like a companion on the journey.
This is like being a part of a beautiful sunset. We know we have a oneness in all of creation. Yet we also know we are one, even though our experiences of life are many.
Even in NDIS behaviour support and counselling in particular, there is a depth of therapeutic work that captivates clients, families, and support people. These methods when evidenced based and tested by time and wisdom of experience make a great deal of difference in the lives of people with profound disability and mental health issues.
Reflections of Past and Present
During 2016, we published these comments:
“During the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Australian people have an opportunity to imagine and co-create a better world for people with disabilities. The "don't DIS my ABILITY" movement has a chance to take on a cultural-wide significance. We focus on ability. That means our lives and the ways we work are strength-based, positive, empowering, and realistic with a tinge of optimism. Yes, we are all skeptical. Indeed, life is full of challenges! Ability is not pie in the sky. Ability is real. Ability grows with personal and social capacity. This makes ability behaviour support very much person centred in the best meaning of the phrase.”
Seems the vision inspiring the NDIS is not by any means dead after all these years. Let’s reflect on the themes of the vision for a moment.
Moms Doing Behaviour Support
Mums love their children. Our role is to support mothers to nurture children with special needs through helping mom’s learn skills in behaviour support.
Mothers possess an unparalleled and deeply intuitive understanding of their children's realities, often skillfully navigating the complexities of their unique needs with both instinct and genuine care.
While therapists play an undeniably crucial role in supporting these families through various challenges, the intention is to support and celebrate the invaluable expertise that mothers inherently bring to the table.
Behavior support specialists offer a range of valuable insights, including debriefing sessions, morale support, and tailored coaching designed specifically to help mothers manage day-to-day challenges with greater ease and effectiveness.
Our service is thoughtfully designed to empower mothers by providing personalised support that aligns harmoniously with both their needs and the specific requirements of their children.
We recognize the unique and multifaceted journey that comes with autism and other complex behavioral issues, and our specialists are adept at fostering a collaborative and nurturing environment.
This partnership allows mothers to enhance their skills while simultaneously gaining the confidence to implement effective strategies within their homes, ensuring their children thrive in a supportive and loving setting.
By prioritising the perspectives and diverse experiences of mothers, we build a strong foundation of understanding that comprehensively addresses the well-being of the entire family unit.
We work with NDIS funded clients.
And all this, while we are literally in you hands via telehealth, on you phone and at the ready to help.
To chat with us, send a line via our contact form or give a phone message. We are happy to chat and see if we can work together.