Ocean Grace Counselling

17/03/2026

A.D.H.D.

Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can't decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad.
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!
~Author Unknown

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grace counselling

16/03/2026

Some days it feels like our children know exactly which buttons to press to push us to our limits.

It's days like these that it's hard to remember that all behaviour comes from need.

If you're finding yourself pushed to your limits and would like help understanding the need beneath your child's behaviour, contact us to book in for a consultation session.

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16/03/2026

Our approach to how we talk to our children can have a bigger impact than we realise:

Instead of "don't shout", "don't hit" "don't run" try "speak quietly", "be gentle" "please walk".

Instead of "you're ok" try "are you ok?"

Instead of "it's not that hard" try "I can see you're finding it really hard".

Instead of "I've already told you how" try "do you need me to explain in a different way?"

Instead of "here let me do that for you" try "let me know if you need some help".

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grace counselling

16/03/2026

Children learn how to calm themselves through repeated co-regulation from adults.

They need us to be calm first before we can help them to be calm.

They need us to show them how to be calm and not just how to shut their emotions away.

This is just one of the many things we teach parents how to do here at Ocean Grace. If this is something you would like to learn how to do, book in now for your consultation session.

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grace counselling

15/03/2026

What have you got planned today to do for yourself?

Did you know self care should be a daily habit.

Caring for you is more important for your relationships than you realise.

When we meet our own care needs first we have more energy for our children, our partner and our friends.

We end up resenting others less for needing support from us because we don't feel drained.

Even a short 10 minute walk, meditation or quiet time reading alone can count as your daily self care.

What can you add into your daily routine that will help you recharge?

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grace counselling

15/03/2026

Children will turn their nose up at a meal you've spent an hour making but have no issue eating a lolly that has been trodden into the car floor months ago.

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grace counselling

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

We know many parents out there are keen to do this program, but are struggling to access it due to difficulty getting to where the program is delivered or the cost is too high.

To help with both those factors, we are offering this program for $50 per session, ONLINE!

Contact admin@oceangrace.com.au for more information.

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13/03/2026

The good news is to reap these benefits you don't need to make a special trip to the beach or organise a woodland trek. Merely removing your shoes and walking on the grass, enjoying a nice long shower or doing some gardening can have the same benefits

Read this article for more information about the research on the benefits of being in nature: https://qz.com/1557308/psychoterratica-is-the-trauma-caused-by-distance-from-nature/

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grace counselling

13/03/2026

Our children go where we go.

They follow us everywhere in our busy, scheduled lives.

They witness our relationships; the good and bad.

They feel our moods, our energy and witness our responses.

If it's time to change the direction but you don't know how to begin, just one session with us can help get you on a new track.

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grace counselling

13/03/2026

Are you struggling to get enough sleep because of your children's sleep habits?

Sleep is incredibly important for a child's brain development. Without enough sleep children's behaviour can severely escalate.

If you would like support with teaching your child gently how to have better sleep habits, we have in home and on site sleep consultations available.

Please contact us for more information.

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