Well Faire Psychology

30/09/2026

Supporting a young person experiencing anxiety can feel overwhelming, but small daily routines make a big difference. Here are three practical ways to help your child navigate big feelings:

1. Validate their emotions before jumping to problem-solving.
2. Practice simple breathing exercises together.
3. Keep consistent daily routines to create a sense of predictability.

At Well Faire Psychology in Belmont, Geelong, Justine Knott provides dedicated support for children and young people. We are currently accepting new clients from October 2026. Learn more at http://www.wellfaire.com.au/.

28/09/2026

Children demonstrate how they are coping through their behaviour. Often they are unable to express verbally what is wrong, and they may not be able to

28/09/2026

As parents, it can be tough to distinguish between typical developmental changes and signs that a young person needs extra support. Here are 3 common indicators to watch for:

1. Persistent changes in sleep or eating habits.
2. Increased withdrawal from family, friends, or school activities.
3. Intense or prolonged emotional reactions that seem hard to self-regulate.

Early support makes a meaningful difference. At Well Faire Psychology in Belmont, Geelong, Justine Knott provides warm, experienced support for children and youth. Learn more at http://www.wellfaire.com.au/.

27/09/2026

Well Faire Psychology, in Belmont, Geelong, is accepting new clients from October 2026. Some Saturday availability.

Justine Knott has worked with children and young people for the last 28 years and teaches in the Masters of Child and adolescent mental health at Victoria University. NDIS therapy and mental health support available.

13/06/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆
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Thanks to The OT Toolbox for another helpful infographic!

Trouble with working memory skills? Or are you wondering what that even means? Here are some “red flags” that might result from challenges with working memory as an executive function skill.

📌Trouble writing down info while listening

📌Trouble thinking about something & remembering details

📌Trouble keeping up with a conversation

📌Reading comprehension-it’s hard to remember what you just read

📌Trouble completing a task in a reasonable timeframe

📌Trouble remembering people’s names

Here are tools to help:
1. https://www.theottoolbox.com/how-to-improve-working-memory/
2. https://www.theottoolbox.com/executive-functioning-skills/
3. https://www.theottoolbox.com/attention/

𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: https://tinyurl.com/2ufr7fpy

09/06/2026

18/05/2026

Some children aren’t forgetful because they’re careless…
They’re forgetful because their brain is working incredibly hard to hold onto information.

Working memory is like the brain’s “mental sticky note” — helping us keep information in mind long enough to use it.

When working memory is overloaded, children can lose track of instructions, forget what they were doing, or struggle to follow multi-step tasks.

What looks like “not listening”, distraction, or lack of effort is often a child trying to manage more information than their brain can comfortably hold at once.

This is especially common in neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism.

When we reduce cognitive load, simplify instructions, and offer gentle support, children are far more able to succeed.

Because behind the frustration is often a child trying much harder than anyone realises.

18/05/2026

Carers give so much of themselves every day, but carers need support too.

Carer Gateway provides free counselling to unpaid carers.

Counsellors can provide strategies to help you work through your emotions.

Speak with an experienced counsellor through the Carer Gateway Phone Counselling Service.

For more information, see the comments below. 👇

16/02/2025

From therapy sessions, to illustrations to a puzzle that everyone can use at home.

Building a healthy self-esteem is an ongoing process. We need to learn how to "fill" our bucket, but also "fix" the holes when damage has been done.

This puzzle comes with a bucket image with colour coded prompts to "fill your Bucket"

Good things around me ....

I am good at ....

Good things about me ....

Then prompts to "fix your bucket"

I can ....

I enjoy ....

Think I ....

The puzzle comes with 42 disks that the child can use to either "fill their bucket" or "fix their bucket".

The child chooses the prompt statement and then chooses the colour coded disks to either fill or fix their buckets.

More information on how to use this technique on my book

Guidance from The Therapist Parent

Available on my website
www.thetherapistparent.com/online-store

And Amazon

16/02/2025

What Kids Wish Their Parents Knew ❤️

Sometimes, what seems like attitude is really just big feelings. Here’s what kids wish they could say:

🗣️ When I say “no,” I’m not trying to be disrespectful—I’m just learning to have my own opinions.
😞 Punishment doesn’t teach me, it just makes me sad. I need guidance, not fear.
⏳ I don’t just want things from you—I want time with you.
❤️ Even when I’m angry, I still love you.

Parenting is hard, and being a kid is too. Let’s listen to each other more. 💛

More information in my book Guidance from The Therapist Parent

Available on my website www.thetherapistparent.com and Amazon