A Unique Program to Ease the Stress of Parenting Neurodivergent Children
Parenting a child with significant needs can be emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting. This program is created specifically to support the unique mental health needs of parents on this journey. The program is available on a flexible payment plan, starting from just $27.47 per week, and parents with NDIS funding can also use their funding to access the program.
Our Parenting Support Program assists parents with managing stress and anxiety.
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There is hope!
You can become a thriving and stress-free parent!
We understand that caring for children can be challenging. Learn practical strategies for managing carer burnout and anxiety. Our approach to understanding and treating anxiety is unique to carers needing a helping hand. This program may be helpful for you if:
You tend to worry about many different things to the point where you struggle to relax.
You can't remember the last time you felt at peace.
You can't remember the last time you felt at peace.
Yes, it really is possible to master parental stress and anxiety!
Knowledge is power—and it can change the way you live and care. Our Carer Anxiety Program gives you practical tools to feel more in control and create a life that works for you.
If you have NDIS funding, you can request an invoice for your plan manager to claim the cost of the program as support for your functional independence and community engagement.
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The Carer Anxiety Program Program
Crafted by Dr. Nicolene Shields, a Behavioural Neuroscientist, this program provides:
1. Proven Strategies for Sustainable Parenting
Learn effective strategies to manage planning, organization, and caregiving in a sustainable way. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to a more organized, balanced life.
2. Strategies to Recognize and Combat Burnout
Understand the signs of parental burnout and develop supportive self-care routines. It's time to take care of yourself as well as you take care of your family.
3. Tips to Reconnect with Rewarding Parenting
Get back to the joys of parenting with approaches that value your experiences and enrich your life. Make every moment count and create lasting memories.
Attending therapy for all of a child's needs can be expensive and time-consuming. Imagine having some time at home to yourself to support your own mental health.... you don't have to go it alone.
You’ll learn to understand and prevent carer burnout, and discover practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you:
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Communicate your needs clearly and confidently
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Set healthy boundaries without guilt
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Cope better with the ongoing physical and emotional demands of parenting
- Get back to the you that wanted more for yourself... your dreams, your values, and your Self.
The goal is to help you move from surviving to experiencing a more balanced, valued, and fulfilling parenting life—without feeling like you have to do it all alone.
Let’s grow brighter minds - together.
At Brainwise Acdemy, we nurture growth through a tree of self-discovery.
Planting Seeds
Just like a tree, development start with the smallest seed.
Supporting Growth
In the right environment, solid roots can grow to support lifelong growth.
Strengthening the Tree
And with every branch of knowledge, the tree becomes the strongest, fullest, healthiest version of itself.
We help you know when and how to nurture your growth as a thriving parent....
Our Brainwise Parenting Support Program includes the following...
Carer Anxiety Course
Our specially designed anxiety course for carers and parents aims to provide you with the tools and knowledge to manage stress effectively, enhance your life satisfaction, and create a more valued parenting experience.
Course Benefits
Understand the Dynamics of Stress
Gain insights into how stress affects your body and brain. Learn to identify the signs of burnout before they take a toll on your well-being.
- Key Takeaway: Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognize stress and take preventive measures.
Actionable Strategies for Stress Evaluation
Receive practical strategies to evaluate your stress levels daily. Our course provides easy-to-implement techniques to monitor and manage stress.
- Key Takeaway: Daily stress evaluation can help you maintain a balanced lifestyle and prevent chronic stress.
Valued Decision-Making for Life Satisfaction
Understand the importance of valued decision-making and how it can improve your overall life satisfaction. The course helps you identify what truly matters to you and how to align your actions with those values.
- Key Takeaway: Making decisions based on your core values leads to a more fulfilling life.
Effective Communication and Boundary Setting
Communication and boundary setting are essential tools for creating a valued parenting experience. Learn how to effectively communicate your needs and set boundaries to foster a healthier family dynamic.
- Key Takeaway: Effective communication and boundaries can significantly enhance your relationship with your children and other family members.
Who Should Enroll?
This course is perfect for:
- Carers who provide support to family members or loved ones.
- Parents looking to manage stress and improve their parenting skills.
- Family Support individuals who want to enhance their skills in supporting family dynamics.
What parents are saying...
Dr Nicolene Shields has spent her career helping children reach their potential. From her first days as a hospital intern psychologist through to leading her own unique specialised practice, Nicolene has 8 years of experience working with families.
"Dr. Shields has been supporting our 8 year old daughter diagnosed with ASD and ADHD over the last few years.
- Sonja
"Dr Shields is my lifeline. Her years of experience and wealth of knowledge is priceless when dealing with the many issues that arise from having a son with ASD and an intellectual disability.
- Theresa
"From the moment we met Dr Shields, she made us feel comfortable talking about our journey to date with our son.
- Renee
Hi, I'm Dr. Nicolene Shields!
Supporting children with exceptionalities has always been an area of interest for me during my psychology training. As I became a mother, I realized that many unique children with talents and gifts are not always recognized and celebrated in mainstream care and education systems. Increasingly, children are being identified as 'neurodiverse', yet our approaches to education, therapy, and care have not kept pace with the need for a more inclusive and supportive model. Over the last twenty years, I have studied education, neuropsychology, neuroscience, special education, counseling, and even Reiki mastery! I pursued this extensive education because I believe children deserve holistic support to reach their full potential, regardless of how their capacities may differ from the norm. In my private practice over the past decade, I've focused on understanding how to support all aspects of a child's functioning to bring out their best self. Through conversations with numerous parents, carers, and educators, I learned that they often lack integrative support for children and sometimes don't understand what to do. Brainwise Academy is my response to this need: to empower parents and educators with the knowledge to provide just the right fit for unique children. I hope that you will join the growing community of parents and carers to create change - for the better.
Qualifications
Nicolene’s expertise speaks for itself:
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of Social Science in Psychology (with Honours)
- Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Master of Education (Cognitive Psychology & Educational Practice)
- Master of Special Education (Sensory Disabilities)
- Master of Neuroscience
- Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance and Positron Emission Tomography
- Doctor of Philosophy (Neuropsychology)
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Your parenting transformation is waiting
Brainwise Academy empowers you to think differently about childhood development.
Let’s grow brighter minds - together.
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