The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect Educational Therapy | Counselling | Play Therapy

30/12/2025

Children don’t always heal by talking.

They heal by playing.

Play gives children a safe way to express feelings they can’t yet explain, to replay experiences, and to regain a sense of control and confidence.

This is where insight, regulation, and resilience quietly grow — one moment of play at a time.








20/12/2025

Holiday Brain vs School Brain — Why the Transition Feels So Big for Children

If your child is a little all over the place right now — tired, emotional, distracted, forgetting everything, or melting down over tiny things — you’re not doing anything wrong. Their brain is simply shifting gears… and it takes time.

During the holidays, children move at a different rhythm. Days feel slower, routines loosen, and their emotional, cognitive, and physical energy settles into a more relaxed state.

Then suddenly — it’s back to school.

That shift from “holiday brain” to “school brain” is not instant. It’s a full-body, full-brain recalibration.

So what helps?

Keep afternoons low-pressure

Offer predictable routines where possible

Reassure your child that their feelings make sense

Build in extra downtime and early nights

Expect a transition window (1–3 weeks for most kids)

Most importantly: You’re not failing.
Your child isn’t “being difficult.”
Their brain is simply adjusting — and your calm connection is what makes the shift smoother.

You’ve got this. 💛

19/12/2025

With Gratitude

As we reflect on the year, we want to acknowledge the people at the heart of The Butterfly Effect.

To our therapists — Lauren, Marianne, and Geoff — thank you for the care, skill, and presence you bring into your work each day. You hold space for big emotions, quiet moments, and meaningful change, supporting children, young people, and families with compassion, integrity, and professionalism. The impact of your work lives in the small shifts — a child feeling safer, a young person finding their voice and confidence or developing new skills, a family feeling less alone — moments that matter deeply and often go unseen.

To our admin support — Maya — thank you for being the steady backbone of this practice. Your care, organisation, and calm attention to detail create the structure that allows everything else to happen.

To our whole team, we are deeply grateful not just for what you do, but for who you are. Thank you for the professionalism, heart, and shared values you bring to The Butterfly Effect. We are proud to work alongside you and appreciate the care you take with the trust placed in you.

With heartfelt thanks,
Katrina

























14/12/2025

Holidays can feel big — for you and your child.

When routines shift, and emotions rise, the most powerful thing you can offer is your own calm.

A few slow breaths. A warm drink. A quiet moment. Some time in nature.

Your regulation becomes their anchor. 💛

You don’t have to do it all — just come back to calm, together.

12/12/2025

Hey Parents — you’re doing better than you think.

The holidays (and everyday life!) can stack up quickly.

But taking one slow breath… one small step… one moment at a time is enough.

You don’t have to carry everything all at once.

Your calm is a gift — for you and your child.

11/12/2025

When children feel overwhelmed, our words can make all the difference.

Small language shifts help children feel seen, supported, and safe — especially during school stress, homework battles, meltdowns, and sibling drama.

These gentle alternatives strengthen connection, reduce power struggles, and show kids they don’t have to manage big feelings alone.

One calmer moment at a time.

Skip the overwhelm.Choose connection.These holiday play prompts make it easy to slow down and enjoy the moments that act...
07/12/2025

Skip the overwhelm.

Choose connection.

These holiday play prompts make it easy to slow down and enjoy the moments that actually matter

04/12/2025

The holidays can bring big feelings — excitement, overwhelm, joy, worry, all at once.

This simple feelings check-in helps us name what’s happening inside, so we don’t have to carry it alone. 💛

A gentle way to start conversations that matter.

This season isn’t meant to break you.Let the pace be gentler.Let the joy be simple.Your calm is the gift your children w...
04/12/2025

This season isn’t meant to break you.
Let the pace be gentler.
Let the joy be simple.
Your calm is the gift your children will remember most.

Introducing Playzenkits — our new home for curated sand tray resources for parents and allied-health professionals.Many ...
28/11/2025

Introducing Playzenkits — our new home for curated sand tray resources for parents and allied-health professionals.

Many of you have loved our miniature collections and sand-tray resources over the years, and we’re thrilled to share that these have now grown into their own dedicated brand: Playzenkits.

Playzenkits offers thoughtfully curated sand tray and therapeutic play kits designed for parents, Play Therapists, OTs, counsellors, EC providers and allied-health professionals.

Each kit has been upgraded with higher-quality miniatures, refined themes, sturdy storage, and easy online ordering.

If you’d like to explore the full range, visit:

playzenkits.com.au

Thank you for continuing to support the work we do through The Butterfly Effect. We’re excited to bring you even more tools to support meaningful, playful therapeutic work.

A powerful reminder from Karen Young: behaviour is communication.Behind every challenging moment at school is a child se...
20/11/2025

A powerful reminder from Karen Young: behaviour is communication.

Behind every challenging moment at school is a child seeking safety, belonging and understanding.
When we prioritise connection over correction, we create the conditions where real learning — and healing — can begin.

Every child learns in their own rhythm.Some need space to explore, some need structure to feel safe, and others need str...
13/11/2025

Every child learns in their own rhythm.

Some need space to explore, some need structure to feel safe, and others need strategies that connect emotion and cognition — because how a child feels impacts how they learn.

Educational Therapy bridges that gap. It’s about seeing the whole child — their confidence, mindset, and emotional world — not just their academic skills.

When we focus on connection, curiosity, and creativity, learning starts to feel lighter — and potential naturally unfolds.

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Currimundi, QLD
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