Behaviour Support Archives - Cairns Family Therapy

ADHD: Practical Strategies and Support

by cairnsfamilyther | Mar 5, 2024 | ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Anxiety Stress & Worry, Behaviour Support, Counselling, Emotion Coaching, Parent Education

ADHD Practical Strategies and ongoing support So you have a diagnosis, what’s next? Managing challenges that come with ADHD and ongoing support is critical for self-esteem and confidence. ADHD’ers often report that they struggle to “fit...

NDIS Psychologist: Can your NDIS plan be used for Psychology?

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 21, 2024 | ADHD, Assessments, Autism, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized

I have been told we cannot use the NDIS funds for Psychological support under therapeutic supports – is this correct? No it is not correct. Some participants are reporting that they must go to a GP and get a Mental Health Care plan and use this first for...

Executive Functioning: Why is it important?

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 14, 2024 | ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Assessments, Behaviour Support, NDIS, Uncategorized

Did you know that children with strong executive functioning skills are better equipped to regulate their emotions manage their time, stay organized, and make sound decisions?Children with poor executive functioning skills are more likely to exhibit frequent uncontrolle...

Emotion Coaching – Tuning in to Kids and Teens

by cairnsfamilyther | Sep 2, 2023 | ADHD, ADHD Coaching, Anxiety Stress & Worry, Behaviour Support, Counselling, CPD Teachers, Emotion Coaching, Parent Education

Do you want to help your children develop emotional intelligence and resilience? Do you want to foster a positive and supportive relationship with them? Are the things you have been doing not working? If you answered yes, then you might want to try emotion coaching....

Counselling for Children and Teens

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 15, 2021 | Anxiety Stress & Worry, Behaviour Support, Counselling, Emotion Coaching, Parent Education

Are you looking for a safe and supportive space for your child or teen to explore their emotions, thoughts and behaviors? Do you want to help them develop healthy coping skills, self-esteem and resilience? If so, you might be interested in counselling for children and...

How therapy can help with Autism

by cairnsfamilyther | Feb 15, 2021 | Autism, Behaviour Support, Counselling

How therapy can help with Autism If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you may wonder what kind of treatments are available and how they can help. ASD is a developmental disorder that affects how people communicate,...

ADHD: Practical Strategies and Support

NDIS Psychologist: Can your NDIS plan be used for Psychology?

Executive Functioning: Why is it important?

Emotion Coaching – Tuning in to Kids and Teens

Counselling for Children and Teens

How therapy can help with Autism

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