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The 4 Simple Habits that Can Change a Child’s Behaviour (Without Punishment)

Posted on April 23, 2026 by colbypearce

(Professionals – support for your work with parents to maintain a therapeutic care environment for children and young people recovering from a tough start to life.) The AURA by Secure Start App supports daily reflection and attention to four key … Continue reading →

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Update About Me

Posted on December 8, 2024 by colbypearce

In this post I share with the reader a statement of my competencies and experience that I bring to my work and any role I am engaged for. It is also represented on the About Me page of this site. … Continue reading →

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Diary of a Psychotherapist #1: Case Noting

Posted on November 4, 2024 by colbypearce

This is the first of what I plan to be a series of short videos about my thoughts on psychotherapy service delivery, with a special focus on service provision to children and young people who have experienced relational and developmental … Continue reading →

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Raising Kids Who Have High and Complex Needs – The Importance of Self Care

Posted on August 10, 2019 by colbypearce

Self-care supports wellbeing that sustains us through tough times and our success in the task or role we are performing. Continue reading →

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Why clinicians use play in therapy with children

Posted on February 4, 2019 by colbypearce

In response to the statement that he or she (the clinician) ‘just plays with the children’ I give you the following reasons why play is important. Continue reading →

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Understanding, Connection and Wellbeing

Posted on September 2, 2018 by colbypearce
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Upcoming presentations in Port Pirie

Posted on April 28, 2015 by colbypearce
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Parental Trust Post Trauma

Posted on April 20, 2015 by colbypearce

Parental “trust” post-trauma What follows is an allegory that forms part of how I help young people understand parental care and protection and reframe “they no longer trust me” narratives following a traumatic event. This is a story about a little … Continue reading →

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I am a Sensitive Child

Posted on April 6, 2015 by colbypearce

I am a sensitive child. There are many children like me. We find this world a challenging place to live in. We get tired. We get upset. We feel overwhelmed. What you think is a little thing is a big … Continue reading →

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Wellness, Wellbeing and Resilience in Children

Posted on March 11, 2014 by colbypearce

Decades of research has identified three factors that play a key role in children’s resilience. These three factors are: Individual factors (i.e. characteristics of the individual) Relationship/social factors (i.e. characteristics of their relationships) Environmental factors (i.e. characteristics of their environment). … Continue reading →

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