This is an anonymous post from an art therapy client for confidentiality reasons. Unlocking Creativity: A Journey Through My First Art Therapy Session I had heard about art therapy before, but I never truly understood it until I had my first art therapy session. I was curious and excited to find out what it could […]
A basic guide to Music Programs For People With Disabilities In this article, we will explore music programs for people With disabilities and look at music’s therapeutic, emotional and educational effects, and how it can support individuals with diverse abilities and needs. If you’re looking to find positive pathways forward for someone with disabilities on […]
For people on the NDIS, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Restrictive Practices are a big topic within the fields of Support Work or Therapy such as Art Therapy or Equine Therapy. You may have heard of them, and you may have found the terms confusing. We’ve set out to bring you up to speed. Below […]
You can’t help but feel excited and anticipate a great time as you arrive for your equine therapy session, even if it’s also a little nerve-wracking to think about.. You’ve heard great things about the programme and are eager to learn more. The session leader and safety officer greet you and introduce you to the […]
We were asked, and we have obliged. This is a list of the most important and frequently asked questions about the NDIS. Please remember that although the information was accurate at the time of writing, things can occasionally change. What is the NDIS? In Australia, people with significant and permanent disabilities are supported and served […]
In this comprehensive article, we will outline psychosocial recovery coaching, describe the different approaches, examine the approach we use in detail, explain how it works under the NDIS and link you to further reading. It is quite long, and if you would like a shorter and easier article, we have one on our blog here. Heartfelt […]
Heartfelt Support has recently started offering Art Therapy in Adelaide. We thought it might interest you to learn a little about the history of this relatively new discipline. Art therapy is a type of psychotherapy that uses creative expression and the arts to enhance mental and emotional health. But where did the ideas come from? […]
In this article, we will outline psychosocial recovery coaching, describe the different approaches, examine the approach we use in detail, explain how it works under the NDIS, and link you to further reading. Outline: Psychosocial recovery coaching is a form of support that helps individuals recovering from mental health issues or substance abuse achieve their […]
There are various work opportunities available for people with a disability in Australia. Heartfelt Support can provide assistance to discover, plan, apply and work in them. Some of these include: Supported Employment: This is a form of employment where individuals with a disability work alongside non-disabled colleagues and receive on-the-job support from a support worker. […]
The other day, I was stopped in my tracks by a question from someone who has just been approved for the NDIS after years of very limited support. We were talking about using support workers to access the community, and the person asked me this: “I know it’s a basic question, but was is a […]
