Thegoodpsych

30/12/2025

15/12/2025

HI Everyone, We are 1/3 of the way towards our goal of raising $15 000 for 3yr old Cade and his family, and now, thanks to Rotary Australia your donation will be matched dollar for dollar.
If you can help - a little or a lot - Click the link below or scan the QR code, and make a real difference to 3 yr old Cade and his family before Christmas.

https://directory.rawcs.com.au/35-2025-26

14/12/2025

HELPING KIDS WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN - BONDI INCIDENT

Details and images of the events at Bondi tonight are likely having an impact. I thought it might be useful to offer some support and guidance to parents:

Please don't watch the broadcast for extended periods of time. It can be overwhelming, and if we, as adults, are overwhelmed by it, it's harder for us to manage it appropriately for our kids.

Please don't watch the details in the presence of your children.

If kids ask questions, answer in general, age appropriate, ways. Don't give detailed information in response to the first question. I heard the approach once described like someone asking for a drink. We give them a cup of water, we don't pour a jug down their throats. If they drink that cup of water and want more, we then give another cup.

In response to a question from a child, acknowledge that something scary happened, was dealt with quickly by the police, the "bad guys" were caught, and it's over. Reinforce to them "we are safe."

Be on the look out for behaviour changes - sleep and appetite disturbance, irritability, sadness, clingy behaviour.

Children co-regulate - that means they look to their adults to see how we are responding. Be present. Speak and act calmly (even if you don't feel calm internally, you can control how you behave).

Send children the message that, even though something scary/bad has happened in the world, they are safe.

Give lots of cuddles. Play music in the house. Blow bubbles. Play games and puzzles. Be active.
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05/12/2025

Every day is the right day - Ask, Listen, Encourage action, Check in. (A. L. E. C.)

Let’s not assume the holiday season is a happy time.

27/11/2025

Children learn by observing the behaviour of the adults around them so model empathy and kindness for your children and consider helping Cade and his family.

22/11/2025

I am managing this project for the Greater Springfield Rotary Club and we'd love your support. Every dollar counts and as you will read below, will be matched.

The Club has a Rotary Compassionate Grant Project registered and now live in support of 3-year-old Cade and his family. As a Rotary Compassionate Grant Project, funds raised (up to $15K) will be matched dollar for dollar. Donations are tax deductible and your receipt will be emailed almost instantly. Lets help this family in the lead up to Christmas. Options: Scan the QR code below, use this link or, if on your phone, take a screenshot and then, on the photo, hold down on the QR code and select "open in safari". https://directory.rawcs.com.au/35-2025-26

21/11/2025

Some good content here ....

21/11/2025

To all the amazing young men and women heading off to schoolies today - let your hair down, keep yourself safe, and take care of your mates.