The Butterfly Effect

The Butterfly Effect Educational Therapy | Counselling | Play Therapy

Sometimes you just know.That quiet voice inside that says, “Something’s not quite clicking for my child”… it’s worth lis...
11/11/2025

Sometimes you just know.

That quiet voice inside that says, “Something’s not quite clicking for my child”… it’s worth listening to.

Trusting your instincts doesn’t mean you have all the answers — it means you’re open to finding them. Educational Therapy can help you understand how your child learns, and why certain things feel harder than they should.

When we honour both your intuition and your child’s individuality, real growth begins — emotionally, academically, and confidently.

Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection.These gentle reminders are for every parent doing their best ea...
10/11/2025

Parenting isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection.
These gentle reminders are for every parent doing their best each day:

💛 Listen more than you fix.
💛 Be kind to yourself — you’re learning too.
💛 Fill your own cup so you can pour into theirs.
💛 Keep routines simple and steady — they build confidence and calm.

You’re doing better than you think. One small, intentional step at a time makes a world of difference.

27/10/2025

Teen counselling helps with stress, friendships, motivation, big feelings, and identity issues.

We keep it safe and respectful, use creative tools (art, sand tray, role-play), and set small, doable goals together.

25/10/2025

When big feelings don’t fit into words, play steps in.

Play Therapy gives children a safe, creative space to express, heal, and build emotional resilience.

Play is their language.

Counselling = connection + skills. Your child gets a safe, playful space (expressive therapies, role-play, sand tray) wh...
22/10/2025

Counselling = connection + skills.

Your child gets a safe, playful space (expressive therapies, role-play, sand tray) while you get practical strategies to support at home.

We go gently and track progress together.

13/10/2025

Time management struggles in ADHD aren’t moral failings — they’re neurological realities.

The ADHD brain operates with a nonlinear sense of time, making future planning and transitions difficult without dopamine cues.

Understanding this shifts the focus from compliance to support:
🔹 external prompts
🔹 visual timers
🔹 body-based transitions

Compassion first. Strategy second.

Ever wondered why reasoning doesn’t work when your child is upset?Their amygdala—the brain’s tiny alarm system—is in cha...
12/10/2025

Ever wondered why reasoning doesn’t work when your child is upset?

Their amygdala—the brain’s tiny alarm system—is in charge. It’s shouting “danger!” even when there isn’t any.

Before logic comes safety. Before teaching comes connection.

A calm adult helps the amygdala stand down so learning and problem-solving can return.

A calm adult helps the amygdala stand down, allowing learning and problem-solving to resume.

The ADHD brain is interest-based: motivation switches on with curiosity, novelty or urgency. That’s why getting started,...
11/10/2025

The ADHD brain is interest-based: motivation switches on with curiosity, novelty or urgency. That’s why getting started, staying focused and recharging looks different.

Thanks to Dr Marnie Cumner and Extraordinary Individuals 2.0 for these clear visuals. Dr Marnie Cumner .ndhub

08/10/2025

Children aren’t built for stillness—they’re built for discovery.

The next time you see a little one wiggling, climbing, or exploring… remember:

Telling a small child not to fidget is like telling a snail to leave its shell.
The louder you demand it, the more that soft soul retracts.

Let’s meet children where they naturally thrive—among trees, bees, and mud puddles.

03/10/2025

Kids learn best when they feel happy, safe, and regulated — because brains that feel calm are brains that are ready to grow!

Teachers play such a powerful role in setting the tone: a warm smile, a kind word, and a safe classroom space can make all the difference. Let’s celebrate the everyday superheroes who help kids thrive not just academically, but emotionally, too.

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Currimundi, QLD
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