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John Blythe Child Psychology

Locality: Blacktown

Phone: +61 2 9622 9610

Address: Head Office: Level 1, 81-83 Richmond Road 2148 Blacktown, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.childpsychology.net.au/

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25.01.2022 Our friends at @nepeanspeechandot are having a PYJAMA WEEK to help the National Pyjama Foundation raise funds for children in foster care. We are SUPER EXCITED If you have a psychology appointment at Penrith between 6th-10th of July, wear your favourite pyjamas to your session and bring along a gold coin donation to support kids in care!

24.01.2022 Merry Christmas from the team at JBCP!

23.01.2022 JBCP and Online Bullying! Over the past 12-months JBCP has experienced what many of the young people we work with experience - online untruth! It has been helpful (in a way) to see how it works first-hand.... Fake accounts. Untrue stories. Targeting receptionists who cant respond. So I am responding on behalf of my truly amazing team. I actually have my receptionists in tears some days, after all the adjustments I know they have to handle being COVID safe and still managing their usual duties. Where we have been of benefit to you PLEASE flood Google reviews with your positive support (which is 99% of the silent majority). If you reply on Facebook but do not post a Google Review the feedback will not change! (Google reviews are different to Facebook comments for small businesses). If you have a concern or complaint please email [email protected] and I will follow it up personally. Lets set an example of being positive when it counts! John Blythe.

21.01.2022 Things are progressing at our new Nepean clinic, our new carpet started to be laid today and is almost finished......next furniture

19.01.2022 Talking to children about Natural Disasters Natural disasters create a certain kind of fear for children (and many adults). Recent months have seen many traumatised and affected by the extreme Australian bush fires, but this has also been a period of volcanic eruptions, cyclones, hurricanes and floods in many parts of the world. In the back of our childrens minds is a growing awareness of climate and the state of our planet. Whilst we may want to pierce the fog of indifferen...ce and inaction on the part of global decision makers, when our children are constantly exposed to reports of a climate emergency global disaster extreme weather events it leaves them feeling unsafe and unsure about the future; leading to increased fear, anxiety and worry. So how do we encourage looking after our planets health with a sense of urgency, yet not worry and distress our childrens fundamental sense of safety and security? 1. Limit exposure to adult media reports: Media is designed to be sensational in order to get our attention. Often the language used, the images shown, and the predictions made are shocking and unsettling for children. There are other good sources of news for children, such Behind The NEWS (BTN) on the ABC. 2. Realise different children need different levels of information: When I lived with my kids on acreage in Kurrajong, my children did fire drills, had a meeting place, knew the evacuation procedures, and were familiar with the Fire Emergency Box was and what to do with it (it contained face-masks, torches, fire blankets, first aid kit, etc.). Being trained in fire awareness and readiness is important information for rural children to have. It creates a sense of safety and security for them because they know everyone has the same plan. However, kids who live in the city suburbs may not need the same kind of preparedness (they still need fire safety training). 3. Realise it is the unpredictable nature of natural disasters which cause ongoing stress and worry, people feel they have no control and no way to feel safe. We need to take every opportunity to keep life as predictable and routine as possible. If you live in a higher-risk area, practising your fire drill and escape plan can actually make it a familiar and predictable process that does not seem so unusual when enacted. 4. Find out what fears your child actually has: Often kids have picked up a fragment of information which has caused them great fear and being able to express that, then hear better information will help. For example, we typically do get warning when danger is present, we do have people and resources to help ensure safety, and we can all learn to take care of our planet better and better so the future is one of increased safety and health! Kids are leading that change and every child can be a part of it.

19.01.2022 Happy to say that our Macarthur offices are moving from 138 Thunderbolt Drive to 'Suite 8, Level 1, 18 Holburn Circuit Gledswood Hills 2557. Above XS Expresso. The office will be bigger and better than ever with a larger waiting room for families! Opening 23rd March!

18.01.2022 Your child is a familiar Stranger! Let me explain Your child is made up of 37 trillion cells. 100 billion of these are neurons (or brain/nerve cells). They got 50% of those from each biological parent (thats two people in the mix)... BUT of these cells 25% come from their grandparents Thats six people in the mix) 12.5% come from their great grandparents (whom you probably dont even really know! - and thats 14 people in the mix!)) Thats why they share 12.5% of their D...NA with their first cousins! Then add to that the environment in which everyone grew up the unique personal experiences they have had because we know that genes are taught, influenced, and changed by personal experience So that kid who looks so much like you or your sister or your parent Is a unique individual! As much as we think they are ours or very much like us, they are also uniquely different Thats why we are raising a familiar stranger! Parents, we need to embrace this amazing gift. Its like Christmas morning when you think you know what you are unwrapping but you get a surprise! Your child might have autism - when no one else in the "known" family does Your child might have a learning difficulty - when no one else in the "known" family does Your child might be transgender or have a different sexual identify - when no one else in the "known" family does Your child might show behaviours which confuse you You did not cause this much bigger forces did but it can confuse you, because they are partly you, and so familiar And partly a unique stranger - Embrace their differences! - Get to know who they are! - Try not to mould them to your story, your beliefs, your preferences too much Because they might just surprise you one day and say Mum, Dad, I love you but I am different! When this day comes I observe parents either try harder to conform the child to their own image (with very difficult outcomes), or they celebrate their childs individual difference with deep joy? What will you choose? John :-) John Blythe Child Psychology (02) 9622 9610 [Blacktown, Penrith, Macarthur]

17.01.2022 Talking to Kids about Coronavirus! It is important for adults to be able to give children clear and reliable information about COVID-19 to reduce anxiety and stress. Children (and adults) are likely to feel fear as they hear constant information and misinformation about the new virus from the news, friends, and social media. I will share with you what I tell my children at this stage. You can use whatever bits you find helpful. I believe age-appropriate honesty is the best po...Continue reading

17.01.2022 When some sneaky staff member tells the chef to target the boss at Teppanyaki

16.01.2022 At John Blythe Child Psychology Clinics we never stop learning. We are committed to ongoing clinical and professional development. This is a regular and ongoing practice which ensures that we can deliver the highest and most evidence-based therapy and assessments possible.

14.01.2022 At JBCP Nepean all our furniture has been delivered and assembled. Everything is all on schedule for a Offical Grand Opening this coming Monday....all that's missing now are our JBCP Families.

13.01.2022 Advice on todays events in New Zealand! -There is no room in our world for behaviour based on fear and hate. - Division based on faith, culture, ethnicity, gender or sexuality must be overcome. - Please avoid children seeing graphic news reports. This is what fearful people want us to watch. - Remind your kids "Love is Love" and that must always cross all secondary beliefs

12.01.2022 Great day doing advanced ASD diagnostic training with some of my great team!

12.01.2022 Is "time out" wrong? Apparently Yes! I teach parents to use a time-out procedure all the time... But increasingly regulators are now saying "time-out" is restrictive and destructive to a child. ... All I can say is they simply do not understand "time-out" When you send a child to their room for any extended period of time it is not "time-out." When you are angry and you withdraw until you calm down... it is not "time-out." (although it may be better than the alternatives!) The truth is "time-out" is an involved process thats goal is always to achieve "time-in" as soon as possible!!! Watch a coach calling "time-out" when things are going wrong in a game... Whats the goal? Punishment (no), isolation (no)... The goal is to breathe for a minute, get emotional and physical control, create a new positive strategy, then head right back into the task at hand in a better frame of mind! This way, "time-out" is a gift! A growth moment! An act of love we stay very involved in... Just check your own motives before you use it... Thats the key... Like all parenting... Thats why its so hard! John Blythe Child Psychology 9622 9610.

11.01.2022 Great day presenting at Family Law Pathways Network in Coffs Harbour!

10.01.2022 Lovely to be with the team at Speak About Speech Pathology to provide some Professional Development today...

10.01.2022 Thanks to one of our wonderful young people who handmade these for our staff!

09.01.2022 The JBCP Team is proud to be be a part of mental health awareness all year round, but especially on R U OK day.

09.01.2022 Introducing COCO! Meet our new clinical therapy puppy who will be in training for the next 12-months to assist children with phobias, anxiety and trauma backgrounds. We will keep you posted on her progress regularly

08.01.2022 Excited to meet with Diana Wolf this morning to plan for the openning of a JBCP clinic in the Nepean in 2019!

08.01.2022 Today JBCP Blacktown got a furniture upgrade; new client armchairs and client tables. The stellar team at Blacktown all lent a hand with the assembly, proving many hands make light work. THANK YOU TEAM

07.01.2022 Coco has had a great 2 weeks settling into JBCP... She is learning to use the toilet mat, come & sit, and of course meet and love lots of new kids . Watch out next week when she has to have her next immunisation needle and will need to be brave and and realise it will not hurt much, be over quick, and keep her safe and healthy!

07.01.2022 John is presenting as keynote speaker at the School Counsellors & Psychologists Conference in Melbourne this week (#scap#2018)

06.01.2022 ANNOUNCEMENT Our JBCP Nepean clinic is moving to a new location. Our Nepean clinic has grown so much in the last two years and we will be re-locating to a larger premises, just one street away from our current location. From 2nd November 2020, you'll find our staff at 3/36 Woodriff Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750... Looking forward to welcoming our JBCP Families there soon !

06.01.2022 Give you child the Gift of Acceptance My dear child, I have so many hopes and dreams for you.... I want you to be happy. I want you to do your best. I want you to grow into a joyful adult. But because I want these things for you, I am constantly trying to teach you, guide you, correct you and motivate you. The truth is, I am always trying to change you I am sorry! Doing these things stops me from giving you the gift of my complete acceptance just as you are this day in this moment. I need you to know I fully accept you today just as you are! You do not need to change a thing because in this moment you cant You can only be you... You are who you are! And despite my hopes and dreams for you in the future. I accept you fully right now, as you are. Because you cant be anything else. I am taking a step back and just looking at you really looking at you and whatever behaviour you are displaying and whatever I want to change about it I am going to stop for a moment and remind myself you are amazing! and I accept you fully all of you in this moment as you are! John Blythe Child Psychology (02) 9622 9610 [Blacktown, Penrith, Macarthur]

06.01.2022 Farewell and best wishes to our friend and colleague, Jacqui Rainey. Thank you for sharing ten wonderful years with us... You will be missed!

06.01.2022 Team members at John Blythe Child Psychology are commiting to walking for Autism March 29 - April 5. We are always looking for ways to help families grow and learn about mental health. If you are interested in helping the cause please visit. https://www.walkforautism.org.au//johnblythechildpsychology

06.01.2022 We are doing everything we can to ensure as many people as we can get the session times they need. We now offer Telehealth sessions! Continue your regular sessions from home on a computer!

05.01.2022 JBCP is back for 2018! we have had an awesome first couple of days back and are excited to start working with all of you again.

05.01.2022 Talking openly about suicide! Suicide is the leading cause of death among young Australians. About 350 young people aged 1524 take their own lives every year thats more than die on the roads! For every youth suicide, there are 100 to 200 more attempts. Australia is currently experiencing a rise in the already tragic number of attempted and actual suicides in people under 25-years of age. Getting to a level of hopelessness that leads to thoughts of suicide is usually bas...Continue reading

05.01.2022 April is Autism Acceptance Month. Many people have an understanding of Autism that is based on little more than stringing together a few popular stereotypes. Th...is video aims to help fill the gaps by cutting through the medical jargon and sharing instead the human side of Autism. In the past few decades the world has come a long way in its understanding of Autism. This is not least due to the contributions of autistic adults shedding insight into their own condition. Autism Explained empowers parents to understand their autistic children and create healthy supportive environments. By combining the experience of an adult on the Spectrum with a single mum who lives this stuff every day, we set you on the path to regain family harmony and actually enjoy time with your kids! FREE DOWNLOAD AVAILABLE: Making School Drop-Off Easier www.autismexplained.com.au EDIT: YOUTUBE VERSION AVAILABLE: If you would like to share this video with your school or workplace, there is a version on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/CaRdPYvWt48

04.01.2022 Life can be very complex for our teens trying to find themselves. Jack Vidgen is a battler... Not just on The Voice... But in life! An inspirational young man! #thevoice #jackvidgen #almosttherapeutic #johnblythechildpsychology

04.01.2022 JBCP Nepean open today! Have a great day Andrijana and all our new friends in Penrith... Level 2 / 9 Tindale Street. 9622 9610.

04.01.2022 JBCP TOY DRIVE! Join our JBCP teams in helping to bring Christmas cheer to children in need. All JBCP clinics will be accepting toy donations from now until December 17th for inpatients at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Please ask our friendly staff for a list of acceptable toys JBCP would also like to thank our Nepean clinic supervisor, Andrijana Cica for commencing this initiative.

03.01.2022 Happy Birthday Joseph from all your colleagues at JBCP !

03.01.2022 John stealing the baby when Danielle visits on maternity leave... Cant wait to have you back in 2019 Danielle Gordon!

03.01.2022 Happy to say that our Macarthur offices are moving from 138 Thunderbolt Drive to Suite 8, Level 1, 18 Holburn Circuit Gledswood Hills 2557. Above XS Expresso. The office will be bigger and better than ever with a larger waiting room for families! Opening 23rd March!

02.01.2022 What you can DO in self-isolation! 1. Create a clear family routine. Our instinct when we are at home or on a holiday is to stop routines and get a bit unstructured. While binging Netflix and sleeping in might sound like a nice break, it is not helpful. It is important to create a daily timetable which includes family tasks, like: meal prep, laundry, cleaning, homework, reading, board games, family meetings, exercise, etc. The more you can create a structured at-home lifestyl...e, the more secure and predictable it will be. 2. When you think through your family routine, create a timetable, just like a school, and put it up so everyone knows the routine and what is happening each day. 3. Include fun family times: board games, card games, video games, family exercise, etc. But space these out between time for chores, homework, reading, and free time! 4. Make time to talk: Have a family meeting each day so everyone can share how they are feeling and coping. It helps a lot if you make a structured time to check-in and ask how each person is doing and feeling. 5. Normalise this unusual situation by making it the new normal. Explain lots of people are doing this and we will all get through it. 6. Focus on the bright side: This can give us the opportunity to connect more deeply as families, friends, or roommates! This can give us an opportunity to check on and care about other people. In a situation like this the human race is only as strong as its weakest link, lets face this in a way that brings out our best as human beings who want to create a safer, more giving, more loving planet for everyone in the future! John John Blythe Child Psychology Blacktown - Macarthur - Nepean (02) 9622 9610

02.01.2022 Great to have Blacktown Holi celebrations right behind our Blacktown head office today! Happy Holi everyone

01.01.2022 Great time presenting to the wonderful audience at the Learning Difficulties Coalition (LDC) in Sydney today!