The Attuned SPOT

Writing is the powerful bridge that connects your inner world to the outside. It allows you to express, reflect, and share your thoughts, dreams, and ideas. Whether you're capturing emotions or crafting stories, it's one of the most fulfilling ways to make your inner voice heard. #WritingJourney #ExpressYourself #CreativeOutlet

🧠✨ October is Mental Health Awareness Month ✨🧠 This month is all about taking a moment to prioritise our mental wellbeing—especially for parents, teachers, and anyone supporting children through their learning journeys. Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Here are a few ways to prioritise mental health this month: 🌿 Take a break when things feel overwhelming 🌿 Set realistic expectations for yourself and your children 🌿 Reach out for help—whether from friends, family, or a professional 🌿 Build self-care into your daily routine, even if it’s just 5 minutes of quiet Mental health matters for everyone, and it’s okay to not have everything figured out. Let’s be kind to ourselves and others this October, and remember that mental wellbeing is a journey. 🧡 How are you taking care of your mental health this month? Drop your tips in the comments! 👇 #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareForParents #TeacherWellbeing #TheAttunedSpot #ParentingAndMentalHealth

The Attuned Spot addresses the critical gap between parental mental health and child development, offering a holistic approach to family well-being. Many parents and teachers face mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which significantly impact their ability to support and engage with their children and students effectively. This, in turn, affects the social-emotional development of children, leading to issues such as poor emotional regulation, social difficulties, and academic struggles. Our aim is to bridge the gap between parents and teachers, empowering them to support children through writing. As children and young adults become more confident and independent in their writing, they are better equipped to articulate their ideas and feelings, leading to improved social-emotional outcomes and enhanced academic performance. By addressing both the academic and emotional needs of young people, we can create stronger, more resilient families and classrooms. #socialemotionaldevelopment #spottherapy #mentalwellbeing #childdevelopment #parenting #teaching

Supporting Children Beyond What’s Visible: The Learning Iceberg We often focus on the visible aspects of a child's learning, like grades, behaviour, and social skills. But there's much more below the surface that impacts their success, such as emotional regulation, executive functioning, learning differences, and home environment. Here are common barriers that prevent us from addressing these hidden challenges: 1. Lack of Awareness or Training – Understanding underlying factors like attention, memory, or emotional regulation is essential. 2. Time Constraints – Busy schedules and large class sizes make it difficult to dig deeper. 3. Limited Resources – Access to specialists or additional support may not always be available. 4. Cultural and Social Pressures – Fear of judgment or stigma can prevent open conversations about learning difficulties. 5. Communication Gaps – Consistent collaboration between home, school, and professionals is vital. By recognising and addressing what's "below the surface," we can create supportive environments that help children thrive both academically and emotionally. #socialemotionaldevelopment #spottherapy #mentalwellbeing

Happy book week! Books can be a fantastic way to target social-emotional development through the ages. Swipe to see how you can support your child at different ages! Early Childhood (0-5 years) - Emotion Identification and Expression Use books to help your child identify and name emotions. - Role-Playing Act out scenarios from the book with your child, such as comforting a sad character or sharing with a friend. Early Primary (6-8 years) - Relating to Personal Experiences Encourage your child to relate the story’s events or characters to their own lives. - Problem-Solving Discussions Discuss any challenges the characters face in the story. Ask, “What else could the character have done?” Late Primary (9-12 years) - Perspective-Taking Encourage your child to consider the story from different characters’ viewpoints. - Social Stories Creation Have your child create their own social stories based on themes from the book, such as friendship or dealing with disappointment. Adolescents (13+ years) - In-Depth Discussions Facilitate deeper discussions about the themes and moral dilemmas in the book. - Mindfulness and Reflection After reading, guide your adolescent in a mindfulness exercise related to the book’s theme, such as journaling about how the story made them feel. These strategies are tailored for your child to the developmental stage of each age group, making them effective tools for fostering social-emotional growth through literature. #socialemotionaldevelopment #spottherapy #mentalwellbeing

For over 10 years combined we have been focused on supporting children and their families to grow and thrive together. Like many others in 2019 we switched from providing in-person services to telehealth services. What we found changed our view of the traditional model of allied health services. Together, we found more success for our clients by working with the parents to achieve therapy goals. Empowering parents and caregivers to build confidence and competence in their own skills to support their families leading to stronger client outcomes, goals quickly being achieved and better reported overall satisfaction and wellness. With that, the Attuned SPOT was born. Our goal is to break the traditional model of therapy and provide parents with the skills to support their children and families. Parents and caregivers have the unique ability to support their families mental well-being and social-emotional development. These skills can be developed in the home environment, reducing the strain on an already overrun system. We welcome you to come on this journey with us. #socialemotionaldevelopment #spottherapy #mentalwellbeing

We need your help! Vote now: https://lnkd.in/gx5hypUX The Attuned Spot addresses the critical gap between parental mental health and child development, offering a holistic approach to family well-being. Many parents face mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which significantly impact their ability to support and engage with their children effectively. This, in turn, affects the social-emotional development of children, leading to issues such as poor emotional regulation, social difficulties, and academic struggles. We would love for you all to support us in accessing funding so we can continue to build and support individuals to be mindful, be empowered and be exceptional!

We need you! Over the past year, we have been working away on a way to support social-emotional development of children beyond the 1:1 clinic room. From this the The Attuned SPOT was created to support children's development and reduce child and parent mental health challenges. We would love for you all to support us in accessing funding so we can continue to build and support individuals to be mindful, be empowered and be exceptional! The Attuned Spot addresses the critical gap between parental mental health and child development, offering a holistic approach to family well-being. Many parents face mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress, which significantly impact their ability to support and engage with their children effectively. This, in turn, affects the social-emotional development of children, leading to issues such as poor emotional regulation, social difficulties, and academic struggles. https://lnkd.in/gx5hypUX

Parents, Taking care of yourself helps your child grow and thrive. Self-care isn't selfish; it's necessary for a happy and healthy family. #socialemotionaldevelopment #selfcare #parenting

“Your 3-year-old child doesn’t play with others. I think you should seek support” How to guide your client in what to say when they're told this by your child's educator, from a speech pathologist and occupational therapist. #childhooddevelopment #educatorsupport #socialemotionaldevelopment