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The Family Toolbox

Locality: Burnie, Tasmania

Phone: +61 409 316 760

Address: 3 Alexander Street 7320 Burnie, TAS, Australia

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25.01.2022 Unity Therapeutic Play Groups supportive for children with Autism See more in Unity’s post below Feel free to share the post with your friends and network

25.01.2022 Very excited to see how different children configure our new feeling blocks. There is no right or wrong way :) Express whatever you want to in your play time...

24.01.2022 The Family Toolbox is extremely excited to announce we are an NDIS registered provider for a wide range of services and supports. We are thrilled to be able to offer the service categories (listed below) to the local community and welcome your enquiry about how we can work with you. Self-managed, Agency-managed & NDIA-managed plans are all accepted at The Family Toolbox

21.01.2022 Despite COVID-19 circumstances in Victoria, we will still be here to support you. Your safety is of utmost importance to us. SO...... We are working on something very BIG and EXCITING, where we can all still connect as a community. Stay tuned. There are more details to follow. Email us on info@unity4health, or Facebook message us to connect and ask any questions you may have!

21.01.2022 Unity Therapeutic Play Groups supportive for children with Autism See more in Unitys post below Feel free to share the post with your friends and network

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18.01.2022 Can anyone join your play groups? Our Unity Therapeutic Play Groups are for any parent/carer and child who would like to strengthen your attachment and relati...onship, by gaining more of an understanding of your childs behaviour/needs. We welcome you all to join our play groups starting in Term 3. Register now. Spaces are limited and filling up fast Email [email protected] or message on FB to find out more

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16.01.2022 How often do we see this??!! https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=158777119136558&id=105908364423434

15.01.2022 To keep you and your little ones safe, our face-to-face playgroups will be moved to an online platform, using ZOOM Suitable for children of all ages! Our Thera...peutic Play Groups follow a curriculum, with a theme and new skills each week Groups will run for 90mins total. 30 MINS: Greetings, well-being check-ins for parents, the theme and skills for the week, Q+A time, and a song for the transition into playtime. 50-55 MINS: Therapeutic Play Time! Practising the new skills for the week. Our supportive and specially trained staff and therapists will provide guidance during the time 5 MINS: Transition song to goodbyes and wrap-up To be a part of our non-judgemental, supportive and Therapeutic Play Group, REGISTER via email on [email protected], or Facebook messenger today

15.01.2022 For those of you who may be new to our page, let us take a moment to introduce ourselves We are part of Play Therapy Australia, which has been around for o...ver 25 years! Our mission is ultimately to support biological and foster families to improve the psychological well being of their family. We have set out to achieve this through our unique Therapeutic Play Group Program. Families who connect will be shown a child-centred language that creates warm, responsive, and encouraging communication, all done through a childs natural way of connection; PLAY To REGISTER or to find out more, reach out to us today via on [email protected] or Facebook messenger. Tomorrow, we will be posting about what you get out of joining our groups! Stay tuned

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15.01.2022 As families adjust yet again to changes in their routine, with the school holidays, it is important to acknowledge everything that we have been through and are ...continuing to deal with. This week I thought it would be great to get a take on the challenges children are dealing with and for things to watch out for as we embrace our new Covid normal world. Lyndon Stott from The Family Tool Box in Burnie, has provided some advice for me to share on how to comfort our kids and help them through this time in a positive caring way. There is no doubt Covid19 threw its share of challenges at every household. Take time to recognize and celebrate each others achievements; no matter how big or small. Be proud of your children and yourself for getting through the difficult times together. Speak openly about any worries that your children may have, and answer their questions in age-appropriate ways. Try to create safety for children by listening to and understanding their thoughts and feelings. Empathise with little people too; let them know you care. While you talk about the great achievements that happened during Covid19, remember its totally ok to talk with children about the "not-so-good-moments". Invite your children to share their understanding of situations they didnt like, and ask what they would like to do differently if another pandemic occurred. Listen to the perception your child has developed in these times; you might be surprised by the insight they have formed. Incorporate your childrens ideas and hopes into a family approach for any future events. Whatever the conversation is about, use these conversations as an opportunity to develop a stronger connection with your child. Lyndon Stott BCO, MSW I would like to thank Lyndon for his help and congratulate him on such a great service he and his staff are providing for the children of Braddon. Joan

13.01.2022 "What are Unitys plans, given the current COVID-19 circumstances?" Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we will be moving our face-to-face Therapeutic Play... Groups to an INTERACTIVE digital platform from the comfort of your own home We understand that in these uncertain times, families and children require support now, more than ever Our Therapeutic Play Groups welcome children of all ages from across the globe We will have multiple online groups running throughout the week. These online groups will commence Monday 27th July REGISTER THIS WEEK AND RECEIVE A 10% Discount Email us at info@unity4health, or Facebook message us for more information on how to register, and days & times.

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12.01.2022 BENEFITS OF JOINING UNITY At the end of our Therapeutic Play Group Program, you will: Enhance your relationships with your children and others.... Develop a deeper sense of safety for your children. Deepen your understanding and responsiveness to your childs emotional state, helping to reduce challenging behaviours. Facilitate your childs development of confidence and self-esteem. Assist your child to work through any challenging or new experiences in their lives. Encourage your childs initiative, curiosity, creativity, and spontaneity. Increase your childs language development. JOIN US on Monday 27 July 2020 REGISTRATIONS are open. Email [email protected] or message us on Facebook

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11.01.2022 "Are there other methods of funding my place in this group program?" Absolutely! If your child is a client of the NDIS and you are self-managed or plan-managed,... you may use these funds. If you are not NDIS funded and paying privately may be tricky, we can offer direct debit payment plans. Alternatively, if you are linked in with organisations such as Anglicare, Family Life, VACCA, Uniting Connections, Foster Care Organisations, and so on, you may be able to speak with your relevant contact to discuss if they can fund your attendance for you Email [email protected] or message on FB to Register or for any questions you might have

09.01.2022 You maybe wondering what our Unity Therapeutic Play Groups are all about Check out this post below to find out more If you know anyone who would benefit please share this post ... Where is your nearest Unity Play Group? - Burnie, Tasmania - Wonthaggi, Bass Coast - Cranbourne - West Melbourne

09.01.2022 Jump on the Unity live feed THIS SATURDAY - 9AM!!! Ask us any questions you may have!! We will be there to answer whatever comes our way https://www.facebook.com/105908364423434/posts/165910448423225/

08.01.2022 Tuesday Tips! Think about the last time you overheard someone say something nice about you Source: @healthiest_baby

07.01.2022 What's your simple pleasure? Every Tuesday, we share beautiful infographics like this. To see more like this, like follow, or share our posts ... To learn more about our Therapeutic Play Groups, reach out to us today! [email protected] OR Facebook messenger Source: @growupbrite

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07.01.2022 A U T H E N T I C I T Y & A T T U N E M E N T One of our favourite quotes that we live by! This weeks online groups will be covering Authenticity & Attunem...ent: What, How, Why. For now, we will leave you with these questions to ponder on: What do you hide from people? What do you hide from your kids? What do you pretend? We will address why this is important in our groups, and how this impacts those around us, including our kids. To be a part of our Term 4 groups where you will learn about topics such as these, contact us today!

07.01.2022 Taking bookings in Burnie now for 10 week program to coincide with School T3!!

05.01.2022 Whats your simple pleasure? Every Tuesday, we share beautiful infographics like this. To see more like this, like follow, or share our posts ... To learn more about our Therapeutic Play Groups, reach out to us today! [email protected] OR Facebook messenger Source: @growupbrite

04.01.2022 AUTISM & UNITY'S THERAPEUTIC PLAY GROUPS - PART 1 How our groups can help: Children with ASD often struggle with social communication and interaction, which c...an cause feelings of isolation. In our groups, children will be able to communicate in a way in which they feel most comfortable, often non-verbally. Through this safety and freedom they start working out what is effective and not. This improved communication can then extend to their home and school environment. Although children with ASD may play differently to other children, it is STILL play in which they express themselves and communicate their world. Play is the language of children. When toys are used, these become the words for children that they may not be able to express verbally. Children with ASD can have difficulty empathising and understanding the perspective of others. Our group can help children have the opportunity to experience empathy within relationship through play, and grow in their ability to empathise with others. Stay tuned for PART 2 later this week! If you would like for you and your child to be a part of this, REGISTER now for our Therapeutic Play Group, commencing Monday 27 July. Email [email protected] or message on FB for more info Sources: Play Therapy Melbourne

03.01.2022 FRIENDLY REMINDER TO PARENTS DURING THESE TIMES... Follow your instincts; deep down you know what you and your kids need, in any given moment. Lower your ...expectations of yourselves, and your kids. Avoid comparing yourself to other parents. If you do want advice, take it from a select few with whom you trust, and do your best to tune out the others. You are doing the best that you can. There is no room for guilt here. HAVE FUN, whatever that looks like for you and your family. Through our groups at Unity, we embrace parents to be exactly who they are, with a few added tools in their toolkit. We reject the idea of the "perfect parent", because it doesnt exist! To be a part of a supportive environment where you can connect with like-minded families and add new skills to your toolkit, enrol with us for Term 4 Contact us via [email protected] or messenger

03.01.2022 DE-ESCALATION TIPS Avoid trying to reason in the heat of the moment, or making demands. Get on your childs level. Validate their feelings, not their ac...tions. Decrease stimulation. Respect personal space. In our Therapeutic Play Group Program, we provide strategies on how to respond to big emotions/behaviours, and would love to share these with you! To enrol, contact us on [email protected] or FB messenger

03.01.2022 "What are Unity's plans, given the current COVID-19 circumstances?" Due to the current COVID-19 situation, we will be moving our face-to-face Therapeutic Play... Groups to an INTERACTIVE digital platform from the comfort of your own home We understand that in these uncertain times, families and children require support now, more than ever Our Therapeutic Play Groups welcome children of all ages from across the globe We will have multiple online groups running throughout the week. These online groups will commence Monday 27th July REGISTER THIS WEEK AND RECEIVE A 10% Discount Email us at info@unity4health, or Facebook message us for more information on how to register, and days & times.

01.01.2022 Please meet Lyndon, your Unity Therapeutic Play Group Team Leader for Burnie, TAS. I believe childhood is the most precious period in anyones life. What child...ren experience in their early years have critical effects on them as individuals and their interactions with their community. The way children process information from their environment, and create their adaptive behaviours fascinates me. My passion is to provide a non-judgemental, safe space for children to explore all matter of experiences. The reason I find this work so enjoyable is knowing that the time we spend with children is an investment to set them in good stead for the later stages of life. The Unity program is an excellent place for anyone to attend. I believe everyone will have something to learn and something to share. Just as children need safe space to learn and explore - so do adults! Our play groups can offer this space for both you and our child Email [email protected] or FB message to join Lyndon in Term 3

01.01.2022 AUTISM & UNITYS THERAPEUTIC PLAY GROUPS - PART 1 How our groups can help: Children with ASD often struggle with social communication and interaction, which c...an cause feelings of isolation. In our groups, children will be able to communicate in a way in which they feel most comfortable, often non-verbally. Through this safety and freedom they start working out what is effective and not. This improved communication can then extend to their home and school environment. Although children with ASD may play differently to other children, it is STILL play in which they express themselves and communicate their world. Play is the language of children. When toys are used, these become the words for children that they may not be able to express verbally. Children with ASD can have difficulty empathising and understanding the perspective of others. Our group can help children have the opportunity to experience empathy within relationship through play, and grow in their ability to empathise with others. Stay tuned for PART 2 later this week! If you would like for you and your child to be a part of this, REGISTER now for our Therapeutic Play Group, commencing Monday 27 July. Email [email protected] or message on FB for more info Sources: Play Therapy Melbourne