Clare Sillence Counselling & Consultancy in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Counsellor

Clare Sillence Counselling & Consultancy

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 403 848 398

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25.01.2022 In these interesting times, it highlights for me that as humans we need to be connected to others. When we can’t connect physically for a variety of reasons now, or live on our own, it is important that we find ways to be creative around our connections. I have friends who just came back from overseas so obviously they are self isolating. Normally we would be catching up for a big hug and a cuppa. That’s not happening, but we have made plans to do a Skype cuppa. I’ve created ...a group in messenger with my family most of whom don’t live in Brisbane. It’s important that we look out for each other. We are sharing playlists, Netflix shows, things we are thankful for, worries, how we are going, what we are looking forward to. I am noticing people who are not normally anxious, are becoming anxious and scared. What can we do within our own communities/families? How are you being creative around connection right now? How are you taking care of yourself? Who can you reach out to if you need extra emotional support? I am available for online counselling sessions if you need some support right now. It’s so important that we take care of our emotional and psychological needs with the changes that are out of our control. You can contact me via www.claresillencecounselling.com.au Phone 0403848398, book online at www.papillonwellness.com.au See more

25.01.2022 As Queensland heads ‘back to school’ on Monday, I can only imagine the dilemmas, stresses and pressures that many parents must be feeling as they move into a world of home schooling whilst trying to juggle other commitments. For some families the transition may be a smooth one. For others it may bring about all kinds of difficulties. We are all experiencing grief and loss with the Covid -19 situation we have been placed. We have lost what was our ‘normal’. We have to learn th...e new normal at least for now, and we may not know what the normal looks like after this is all over. When experiencing grief and loss, we need to be kind to ourselves and cut ourselves some slack as we try and work out how things are going to be in this world now. If your child doesn’t get their school work done in the timeframe, or is struggling to do the work full stop, take a step back and take the pressure off. Remember that we are all trying to find out way right now and it’s okay to not have everything running smoothly. Please take care of yourselves. Remember to put your own ‘oxygen mask’ on first before trying to help others. If you find it’s all too overwhelming, seek out the support you need whether that’s family, friends, or professional support. If you need professional support, I work with children and families and I’m available to do online/virtual sessions. www.claresillencecounselling.com.au See more

25.01.2022 DAY FOUR - Child Protection Week 2019. What does your young person/teenager know about pornographic materials? What do they know about consent? http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//what-i-want-y/

25.01.2022 As we head into the unknown over the next few weeks, I just wanted to let people know that I am fully trained in providing Telehealth counselling services, so if you are worried about contact, you can still get the support you need either by phone or video. You can make an appointment via www.papillonwellness.com.au or call me on 0403848398. You can also discuss with your GP whether you are also eligible for the COVID19 Medicare rebate.

25.01.2022 To all of Pell’s victims, I HEAR YOU. I BELIEVE YOU.To all of Pell’s victims, I HEAR YOU. I BELIEVE YOU.

24.01.2022 http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//mindful-paren/

24.01.2022 Taking care of yourself is not always warm and fuzzy.

23.01.2022 Long post warning. I wanted to share this after a lovely friend posted about the origins of the black and white challenge photos that are going around. I was invited to share on IG by other women and I wanted to share my thoughts. When I get these things/ invites, I often feel overwhelmed. Should I post? Shouldn’t I? What’s it for? Is this important to me? I don’t want to offend anyone by not sharing, but does it fit with my values? Why would anyone want to look at a photo of... me? Folks might not think I have a problem with putting myself out there and sharing photos of myself, but I DO. I question every single one of them and they are all posted well and truly out of my comfort zone. So my response to the B and W challenge is, beautiful women everywhere, women who are in my life now, women who have come and gone from my life for different reasons, women I hope that I help to lift up, the many women I know I have lifted up through my 27 years of work and through friendships, soul sisters, women in my heart, you are my invisible net and often my visible net. I want you to know that I am here for you and I have more gratitude for you than you know. See more

22.01.2022 It’s Mindful March so here’s a blog I wrote about mindfulness for children. http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//mindfulness-f/

22.01.2022 https://www.ruok.org.au/join-r-u-ok-day LEARN THE SIGNS Nearly 1 in 2 Australians (49%) believe they’d be more confident starting an R U OK? conversation if they knew the signs that could indicate someone's struggling with life.

21.01.2022 Did you know - 1 in 4 kids are bullied and 1 in 5 are cyber bullied. Today is Do It for Dolly Day a day where we take a stand against bullying. Do It for Doll...y Day is an initiative of Dolly's Dream, a foundation that was set up after Amy ‘Dolly’ Everett took her own life after being bullied and cyber bullied. She was 14. Use today as an opportunity to start a conversation. If you need support, reach out to a trusted loved one, friend, or support service. Kids Helpline Official, headspace, ThinkUKnow Australia, Lifeline, Beyond Blue. #doitfordolly #bekind

21.01.2022 DAY FIVE - Child Protection Week 2019. Is your child aware of personal space for themselves and others?

20.01.2022 This is exactly what I’ve been doing over the last few days.

18.01.2022 As the new school year approaches, is your child anxious about returning to school, or are they starting school for the first time? Here’s a blog I wrote with some tips about helping them with any big feelings they might be having. http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//how-to-help-y/

18.01.2022 CONSENT - Start before five. In my clinical practice, I teach children and parents/carers about consent. At this time of year, there are a lot more people around our children. Teach them to be the boss of their own bodies. This also includes visits to Shopping Centre Santa. If they don’t want to go near Santa, that’s okay and they can be praised for noticing their own feelings around this person.

17.01.2022 As many more of us are social distancing/isolating and waiting the inevitable lockdown, how are you taking care of yourself? How are you taking care of your mental health? Some of the things we can usually do, are restricted, but it’s important to do as much as possible to maintain a routine. I have started doing all counselling sessions online this week as the social distancing was impossible in the clinic setting. I thought that I could lounge in my slippers and track pant...s whilst maintaining the top half of my body professional whilst on video calls. Then I got thinking how easy it would be to slip into a place of not bothering. Exercise helps me with maintaining good mental health as does singing. This weekend’s project is to set up a music station and an exercise station. There are plenty of virtual exercise classes you can join. I am lucky that my gym has created one. Maintain your normal routine as much as possible. Get up at your usual work time, have a shower, make your bed, do your normal exercise routine, get your lunch ready, and if you’re working from home, make sure you set an alarm and schedule break times. We are experiencing trauma right now so it’s super important to be extra kind to yourselves. If you have children at home now, be kind to yourselves, cut yourself some slack and if the lesson plan doesn’t work, try not to stress too much. The important thing is that you are well and safe. Find new ways to connect with others. Plan virtual cups of coffee or tea with friends, plan virtual play dates for your children. If you usually get dressed up when you go out, dress up for your virtual cuppas. If you or your children are feeling so overwhelmed, lost, worried or anxious and need som extra support, I am available for video or phone counselling sessions. You can book in online at www.papillonwellness.com.au or call me on 0403848398. See more

17.01.2022 DAY SEVEN - Child Protection Week 2019. Does your child know what consent means? Talk with your child about different scenarios that might bring about the need to say No. Have them practice saying No. There are times when a polite No will not work. Have them practice their loudest, firmest No. You can use the example of how emergency vehicles break the rules when there is an emergency and sometimes we can break the rules of politeness to let others know we are feeling unsafe.

17.01.2022 https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org//190902_General-WSPD

15.01.2022 As Paul Gilbert says, sharing pain and sorrow is important for us to be able to bear them. Others will want to help you so let them.

15.01.2022 http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//what-i-want-y/

14.01.2022 I often have clients who want to know what normal is. I think this just about sums it up!

14.01.2022 DAY THREE - Child Protection Week 2019. Does your child have to hug them or kiss them? Teach your children that they are the boss of their own bodies and it is up to them whether they want to kiss or hug someone. Teach them to notice their body signals and that if something doesn’t feel right in their bodies, that they can ‘listen’ to this and say No.

13.01.2022 DAY FOUR - Child Protection Week 2019 What do your young people know about pornographic materials? What do they know about consent? http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//what-i-want-y/

12.01.2022 Safety online with Roblox.

12.01.2022 It’s Mindful March. How are you incorporating mindfulness practice into your day?

11.01.2022 As we head towards the holidays at what seems like great speed, here is a blog I wrote to help with some of the issues surrounding the holidays. For many people, this time of year can be very tricky. http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//surviving-chr/

11.01.2022 One of the bravest.......

10.01.2022 https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/simplify-for-happier-ca/

10.01.2022 http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//mindfulness-f/

10.01.2022 DAY SIX - Child Protection Week 2019. Whilst it isn’t ‘back to school’ time here in the Southern Hemisphere, we want to share those proud moments with our friends and families. Here are some tips on posting your child’s images on social media.

09.01.2022 The importance of doing nothing......

09.01.2022 This time of year can be challenging for many.

09.01.2022 https://www.google.co.uk//s/amp.abc.net.au/article/12477398

08.01.2022 Just sharing in case anyone is interested in free book downloads for their children right now.

07.01.2022 How safe are your children online?

06.01.2022 ....and another one because we never know when asking this question can be the question that will support someone.

05.01.2022 For all of the motherless daughters as Mother’s Day approaches. Take good care of yourselves. http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//being-a-mothe/

05.01.2022 It’s not just play.

04.01.2022 DAY TWO - Child Protection Week 2019. Do you know who your child is talking to online? Do they look at their devices in a public space in your house? Can you see what they are looking at online?

04.01.2022 Who’s watching The Hunting? Here are some tools on how to discuss cyber safety.

03.01.2022 With the recent announcement of Pell’s release and charges quashed, please be kind to yourself if this has triggered any past traumas for you. If you need any support right now, or any other time, please reach out and seek the support you need. I am a trauma informed therapist and I am available to provide support. With the recent announcement of Pell’s release and charges quashed, please be kind to yourself if this has triggered any past traumas for you. If you need any support right now, or any other time, please reach out and seek the support you need. I am a trauma informed therapist and I am available to provide support.

03.01.2022 This is not a joke. For many, the thought of Christmas, is significantly anxiety provoking for many reasons some of which include family issues, historical trauma, grief and loss, financial hardship, loneliness to name but a few. Are you okay? What do you need right now? What can you do to be kind to yourself in this moment?

03.01.2022 DAY ONE of Child Protection Week http://www.claresillencecounselling.com.au//i-worry-about/

03.01.2022 Child Protection Week starts this Sunday. I’ll be posting tips each day on ways to help build those safe harbours.

01.01.2022 Why some kids fall apart when they get home from school. If you are worried that your child’s behaviours seem out of the ordinary or excessive, I have worked with children and families for over twenty years and can offer support. You can contact me via www.claresillencecounselling.com.au or book online via www.papillonwellness.com.au

01.01.2022 Yep! Miss my girl every day.