Hi, I’m Kylie. I’m deeply passionate about empowering and educating individuals through support and guidance.

As a Community engagement practitioner, I focus on fostering personal growth, well-being, and resilience, ensuring participants can connect successfully with others. All services are personalised to align with the participants' goals, maximising the benefits of the support provided. Participants can expect assistance in:

• Preparing for and accessing employment and training opportunities.
• Building capacity to seek help in the community independently. HOW: I will build capacity for individuals to seek help in the community independently by first assessing their current level of confidence and understanding of available resources. I will then provide education on how to identify and access relevant community services, such as healthcare, employment support, or social groups. This will include practical skills like how to approach service providers, ask for assistance, and advocate for their needs. Through guided practice, role-playing, and gradual exposure to real-life situations, I will support individuals in developing the self-assurance and competence needed to seek help on their own, empowering them to navigate community resources independently.
• Navigating programs and systems to engage in employment and community activities.
• Enhancing self-worth, confidence, independence, and understanding of their disability.
• Developing adaptive social competencies, including awareness of expectations and social norms. HOW: I will work on developing adaptive social competencies by first helping individuals gain an understanding of social expectations and norms within various contexts. This involves teaching them to recognise and interpret social cues, body language, and communication styles. Through role-playing exercises, guided social interactions, and reflective discussions, I will support them in practicing appropriate responses and behaviors in different situations. This process will build their confidence and ability to navigate social settings more effectively, leading to improved social interactions and relationships.
• Improving self-regulation and emotional awareness.
• Discovering passions, skills, and interests, and linking them to employment pathways.
• Fostering self-care and self-awareness.
• Recognising the importance of relationships, social contribution, and community engagement for maintaining well-being.
• Developing individualised programs to teach healthy relationship skills and social skills

As a neuroscience practitioner, I integrate insights from brain science and neuroscience research to help clients achieve personal growth, overcome challenges, and create positive change. By understanding how the brain processes thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, I develop tailored strategies to improve areas like decision-making, emotional regulation, and overall performance.

Key Aspects of Neuroscience Practitioner:

1. Focus on Brain Mechanisms:

Neuroscience coaches use knowledge about the brain’s mechanisms, such as neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to rewire itself), to help clients create lasting behavioral changes.

2. Evidence-Based Approach:

All techniques are rooted in scientific research about how the brain functions, ensuring an informed and reliable method of coaching.

3. Holistic Perspective:

I take a comprehensive view by addressing the interconnectedness of thoughts, emotions, and physical actions, recognising that these elements influence each other.

4. Broad Applications:

Neuroscience coaching is versatile, with applications in personal development, leadership coaching, performance optimisation, stress management, emotional intelligence, and beyond.

How a Neuroscience Practitioner Works with Clients:

1. Identifying Neural Pathways:

Together we explore your thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviours, identifying how they are connected to specific brain circuits.

2. Developing Targeted Strategies:

Based on your needs, I design exercises, practices, or interventions to stimulate changes in neural pathways that support desired outcomes.

3. Mindfulness and Self-Awareness:

Clients are taught techniques to become more aware of their internal states, emotions, and cognitive processes, enabling them to interrupt unhelpful patterns and make conscious choices.

4. Positive Reinforcement:

By using strategies that strengthen new neural connections, reinforcing behaviours and thought patterns aligned with the client’s goals.

Benefits of Neuroscience Practitioner:

- Better Decision-Making: By understanding how emotions and biases influence choices, clients can make more informed decisions. - Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Neuroscience techniques help manage stress and improve resilience. - Improved Performance: Clients develop tools to enhance focus, productivity, and overall performance in personal and professional settings. - Sustainable Change: Leveraging neuroplasticity ensures that the changes made are not only impactful but enduring.

Neuroscience utilise tools, exercises, and interventions grounded in neuroscience research, positive psychology, and related fields such as emotional intelligence. These approaches are designed to help clients enhance their happiness, well-being, and overall success.

As a Recovery coach, I empower individuals with psychosocial disabilities by providing tailored support to enhance their independence, as well as their social and economic participation. Through personalised guidance and collaboration, recovery coaches help individuals take greater control of their lives, enabling them to better manage the complex challenges of daily living. This support is designed to build resilience, foster self-efficacy, and improve overall well-being, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and autonomous life.

By working closely with participants, recovery coaches:

• Develop personalised strategies to navigate daily challenges.

• Encourage self-determination and confidence in decision-making.

• Facilitate connections to resources and services that promote social inclusion.

• Support participants in setting and achieving personal goals. HOW: I will support participants in setting and achieving personal goals by first engaging in a collaborative conversation to identify their strengths, interests, and aspirations. We will work together to establish clear, realistic, and meaningful goals that align with their values and long-term vision.

  Once goals are set, I will help break them down into manageable steps, creating an actionable plan with specific milestones and timelines. I will provide ongoing encouragement, monitor progress, and make adjustments as needed to stay on track. By offering guidance, resources, and practical strategies, I will empower participants to overcome challenges, build confidence, and achieve their goals, ensuring that they feel supported throughout their journey.

• Provide tools to manage mental health and emotional well-being.

• Promote engagement in meaningful activities, including employment and community involvement. HOW: I will promote engagement in meaningful activities, including employment and community involvement, by first understanding each participant’s interests, skills, and passions. Together, we will identify opportunities that align with their personal goals and values, such as potential job roles, volunteer positions, or community programs that resonate with their aspirations.

  I will then assist in creating a tailored plan that outlines steps to get involved in these activities, providing guidance on how to navigate any challenges that may arise. This includes helping participants build the necessary skills, confidence, and networks to pursue employment or community engagement. Additionally, I will connect them with relevant resources, support services, and mentors who can further enhance their involvement.

  By fostering a sense of purpose and belonging, I will encourage participants to actively engage in their chosen activities, helping them experience the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from contributing to their community and achieving personal growth.

• Assist in building sustainable routines and coping mechanisms to maintain progress over time.

The goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals can thrive, regain control, and lead a life that aligns with their aspirations and values.