Play Therapy Melbourne

Brain Power Parent Series

Many parents find themselves wondering why their child reacts the way they do. Brain Power helps parents understand what may be happening underneath behaviour and provides practical strategies to support emotional regulation, connection and confidence.

"We all need to be given this in a manual when we leave the hospital with our babies."

— A Brain Power parent

SUPPORT THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Understanding behaviour through a different lens

Grounded in neuroscience-informed and relationship-based approaches, this program supports parents to better understand their child’s brain, strengthen co-regulation, and respond to challenging moments with greater clarity and confidence.

Available to families anywhere in Australia, delivered fully online.

Understanding Behaviour

Co-Regulation

Stronger Connection

Practical Strategies

Over Four Weeks We Explore

Understanding the Brain and Behaviour

  • Why behaviour makes sense when we understand the brain
  • Understanding stress responses
  • How the thinking brain, emotional brain and survival brain work together
  • Looking beneath behaviour

Regulation and Co-Regulation

  • How children learn to regulate
  • What co-regulation actually looks like
  • Supporting safety and connection
  • What helps when children are overwhelmed

Big Feelings, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation

  • Emotional outbursts and shutdowns
  • Anxiety and overwhelm
  • Understanding stress responses
  • Recognising early signs of dysregulation

Everyday Strategies for Home

  • Transitions and routines
  • Reducing power struggles
  • Building confidence and resilience
  • Supporting participating and independence

What you'll learn

Over four weeks, we'll explore:

Brain Power
Parent Series

A 4-week online program for parents of children aged 2-12, available anywhere in Australia.

PROGRAM FORMAT

Some parent supports may be accessed through NDIS capacity-building funding where appropriate. Contact us to discuss your options.

Upcoming Intake

Term 3, 2026

Starting Friday 24 July 2026

Delivered online via Microsoft Teams

Available to families anywhere in Australia

Is Brain Power right for you?

This program is designed for parents and caregivers who would like to better understand their child’s behaviour, emotional regulation and development through a neuroscience-informed lens.

Suitable for parents and caregivers of children aged approximately 2-12 years.

What parents say

"We all need to be given this in a manual when we leave the hospital with our babies."

Facilitator

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