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Definition Diverse

We offer PEERS services, Positive Psychology Coaching and co-host professional trainings.

Definition Diverse is an innovative enterprise that supports neurodiverse individuals and families to maximise their potential and enhance their quality of life.

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Definition Diverse!

However you're spending tonight: whether you're out celebrating, staying in with people you love, or just treating it like any other Tuesday. We hope it's exactly what you need it to be!

Thank you for being part of our community. For the conversations, the questions, the shared commitment to supporting neurodivergent individuals. It means more than we can properly express.

Here's to 2026 and we're looking forward to what we'll build together!

Bev & Inez 💙

24/12/2025

We're signing off for a week, and we wanted to say a proper thank you before we do.

This year has been big for us with our new website, new services, our first Australian PEERS® for Preschoolers Certified Training. But honestly, what's mattered most is the people. The providers who've joined our quarterly calls. The families who've reached out asking about support. The conversations that remind us why this work matters.

We're taking a short break from December 24-30. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply taking time to rest and recharge, we hope you give yourself permission to slow down, to be present with the people you love, and to simply be.

We'll see you back here on December 30th!

See you soon, Bev & Inez 💙

16/12/2025

Our final new service announcement: sports team training and wellbeing

We're now offering specialised training for sports teams, clubs, and coaches because the psychology of sport matters just as much as the physical game.

Team dynamics. Social wellbeing. Coping under pressure. The culture that either lifts athletes up or quietly wears them down. These aren't peripheral issues but they're central to how teams function and how individual athletes experience sport.

Our sports training covers:
➡️ Social dynamics and team culture
➡️ Team wellbeing and psychological safety
➡️ Coping strategies for high-pressure situations
➡️ Psychosocial wellbeing for athletes
➡️ Performing your best on and off the court, field, or track

This work is for local sports clubs, coaches and team managers, club managers, and team captains who understand that athletic performance is inseparable from psychological wellbeing.

If you're working with athletes who need more than just physical training and if you're interested in building team environments where people want to show up then we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Email us for inquiries or visit our website to learn more

15/12/2025

Executive Function | the hidden skills behind success.

You've probably heard the term "executive function" before. But what does it actually mean, and why does it matter, especially for neurodivergent individuals?

Executive function is essentially the set of mental processes that help us plan, focus attention, remember instructions, manage multiple tasks, and regulate our emotions and behaviour. Think of it as the brain's management system.

When executive function skills are strong, we can organise our time effectively, start tasks without procrastinating, shift between activities smoothly, and keep track of what we need to do. When these skills are underdeveloped or challenged, even daily tasks can feel overwhelming.

For neurodivergent individuals, executive function challenges are common and they can significantly impact success at school, at work, and in daily life. But here's the important part: executive function skills can be taught and strengthened.

Strategies like breaking tasks into smaller steps, using visual schedules, building in regular breaks, and creating external systems for organisation can make a real difference. This is work we integrate into many of our school and parent training programs, because we know how foundational these skills are.

Executive function is about having access to the cognitive tools that make navigating life more manageable.

13/12/2025

Neurodivergent employees are a competitive advantage.

Yes, neurodivergent employees may need certain accommodations or supports. But they also bring remarkable strengths that many organisations need. Many people with neurological conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and dyslexia have extraordinary skills, such as pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics and more (Harvard Business Review, 2017). Research highlights unique strengths of neurodivergent employees, such as pattern recognition and innovative problem-solving skills, which are increasingly valuable in modern organisations.

Studies suggest that teams with neurodivergent professionals in some roles can be 30% more productive than those without them (HPE & SAP).

When workplaces are designed to leverage these strengths, rather than simply trying to fit neurodivergent employees into neurotypical molds, everyone benefits.

Organisations that genuinely embrace neurodiversity gain access to talent, perspectives, and capabilities that give them a real edge.

The question is: how do we create workplace cultures that don't just tolerate neurodivergent employees, but actively value what they bring to the table?

12/12/2025

We're thrilled to announce another service: school training and wellbeing programs!

Bev and Inez are now offering evidence-based training designed specifically for schools, educators, and the families they serve.

We know that schools are complex ecosystems. When we talk about student wellbeing, we can't separate it from staff wellbeing, parent support, and the overall culture of the school. Everything is interconnected.

Our school training offerings include:
➡️Positive psychology for schools
➡️Wellbeing programs for staff and students
➡️Parent training and support
➡️Executive function skills development
➡️Building resilience in students
➡️Creating ecosystems of psychosocial wellbeing

These programs are available both in-person and remotely, and they're designed to meet schools where they are at - whether you're just beginning to prioritise wellbeing or you're looking to deepen existing initiatives.

This work is for school principals and leadership teams, teachers and educators, and parent communities who want to create environments where everyone deserves to flourish.

Book a discovery call or visit our website to learn more about how we can support your school community.

11/12/2025

Resilience isn't something we either have or don't have. It's not a fixed trait. It's a set of skills that can be taught, practiced, and strengthened over time.

Resilience matters enormously. Research shows that resilience-based interventions in schools can significantly improve students' ability to navigate challenges, with evidence supporting the benefits of cognitive-behavioural approaches and multicomponent interventions for building resilience among students (Joyce et al., 2018).

So how do we build resilience in students? Through connection. Through teaching emotional regulation skills. Through creating school environments where it's safe to struggle and learn from mistakes. Through helping students develop coping strategies, growth mindset, and stress management techniques that support their capacity to cope with challenges.

For educators, this work is foundational. Resilience underpins everything else students are trying to accomplish.

The question isn't whether students will face challenges. It's whether we've equipped them with the tools to navigate those challenges well.

10/12/2025

Thinking about our September 2026 PEERS® Certified Training?

Here's something worth knowing: waitlist members get first access to registration before we open it to the general public. That means you'll have the opportunity to secure your spot before spaces fill.
We know training decisions take time such as budgets, scheduling, planning. Joining the waitlist simply keeps you in the loop and gives you priority access when registration opens.

If becoming PEERS® Certified is part of your professional development goals for 2026, now's the time to get on the list.

Link in bio to join the waitlist.

09/12/2025

We're excited to share something we've been working on!

Definition Diverse is now offering corporate and organisational training, delivered by our co-directors Bev and Inez.

Drawing on years of experience in psychology, neurodiversity support, and organisational wellbeing, we're bringing evidence-based training to workplaces that want to do better for their people and their performance.

Our training covers:
➡️ Leadership development
➡️ Team building and collaboration
➡️ Neurodiversity inclusion
➡️ Positive psychology in the workplace
➡️ Staff wellbeing
➡️ Peak performance
➡️ Coping and thriving in high-pressure systems

This work is for HR professionals, CEOs, managers at all levels, and organisations genuinely committed to inclusive excellence. If your workplace wants to create environments where all employees can contribute their best work, we'd love to talk.

Visit our website for details or email us to start a conversation about what your organisation needs.

08/12/2025

Peak performance is both physical and psychological!

We talk a lot about training regimens, nutrition plans, and skill development in sports. But what about the psychological safety of the team? What about the social dynamics that can either elevate performance or quietly erode it?

Research consistently shows that team culture has a direct impact on how athletes perform. When team members feel psychologically safe they can communicate openly and take interpersonal risks without fear (Frontiers in Psychology, 2018). Teams with higher psychological safety demonstrate better communication during critical moments, more effective problem-solving, and greater willingness to try new strategies without fear of ridicule.

This is about understanding that athletes are whole people, and their wellbeing on and off the field matters deeply to their success.

Whether you're a coach, a team manager, or a club leader, creating environments where athletes can thrive psychologically is essential.

06/12/2025

There's a common misconception that social skills are something you either have by adulthood or you don't. That they're only relevant for children and teens.

But the truth is, social skills are life skills. They matter when you're navigating workplace dynamics. When you're building friendships in a new city. When you're maintaining long-term relationships through life's changes and challenges.

For neurodivergent adults especially, having access to evidence-based social skills support can be transformative. It's not about changing who you are but it's about having the tools to connect with others in ways that feel authentic and sustainable.

Social skills aren't just for teens. They're for anyone who wants to build meaningful connections and navigate the social world with greater confidence.

Because we're never done growing, learning, or finding new ways to connect.

04/12/2025

We're thrilled to share some news with you: we've re-branded!

Our new website is live, and it reflects something that's been true for a while because our work has grown beyond PEERS® training to support neurodivergent individuals across all the places where life happens: school, work, sport, and social life.

Same mission. Same commitment to evidence-based, strengths-based support but now with a fuller range of offerings to meet the diverse needs of our neurodivergent community and the professionals, educators, and organisations who support our community.

We invite you to explore our new web and see what we've been building. Link in bio!

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