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Encouraging and supporting children in South Perth


katevandamme
Apr 29, 20213 min read
Grief and Loss
As a therapist, the topic of grief and loss is discussed on countless occasions. Sadly, as COVID-19 continues to rage around the world,...


katevandamme
Mar 30, 20212 min read
Are you Afraid of the Dark?
I would imagine that many of us at some stage of our lives have been afraid of the dark. It is most common in children between the ages...


katevandamme
Feb 25, 20213 min read
Teamwork
No matter how a family is made up, each member plays a unique role in the function and structure of the family. Individual traits, skills...


katevandamme
Oct 9, 20202 min read
Lost and Found
Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers is another one of my favourite children’s books (yes I do have quite collection). If you have not read...


katevandamme
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Same Page Technique
Communication within a family can often breakdown for a number of reasons and I am sure we have all experienced this at some point of our...


katevandamme
Jul 14, 20203 min read
Shared Play Technique
As children grow and develop, one of the most important phases is the grounding of the “me” vs. “we” mindset. As a teacher and...


katevandamme
Jan 24, 20203 min read
Back to School!
It is that time of year again for new stationary, new shoes, bags, uniforms, new teachers, and for some, a new school. The first day of...


katevandamme
Nov 19, 20192 min read
Memory Bottles
This has to be my favourite children’s story book and I own quite a few!!! It is written by Beth Shoshan and is a beautiful book. I love...


katevandamme
Aug 23, 20193 min read
Therapy with Play Doh
I love play doh! I think it is a great invention and over the years, I have seen it be so beneficial in helping children learn new...


katevandamme
Jul 10, 20193 min read
Emotions Matter
If you haven’t seen the film Inside Out, then I would definitely recommend you take a look! Just ensure you have a box of tissues at the...


katevandamme
Jun 20, 20192 min read
Workplace Bullying
When you leave school, you think you have perhaps said farewell to the bully on the school playground. Sadly, there are a significant...
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