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The Butterfly Effect

Educational Therapy | Counselling | Play Therapy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10/2025

“Child-led” doesn’t mean letting children do whatever they want.

It means walking with them — noticing what they notice, hearing what they say, and guiding them with warmth and boundaries.

When we slow down enough to truly see a child’s world, we discover that cooperation grows from connection.

Address

2 Coora Crescent
Currimundi, QLD
4551

Telephone

+61410476170

Website

http://www.thebutterflyeffectsunshinecoast.com/

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