Big Bear’s Treehouse Blog
Reflections, insights, and gentle learning from the Treehouse.
Another Pathway to Support: Victim-Support Funded Counselling at Big Bear’s Treehouse
Accessing therapeutic support after experiences of violence or trauma can feel overwhelming, particularly when families are also navigating financial pressures. Victim-support funding may offer another pathway to counselling for eligible children, adults and families in NSW and Queensland.
When Helping Too Much Doesn't Actually Help
Our instinct is often to step in, solve the problem and make things easier for children. But sometimes, giving them the space to try, struggle and discover their own capabilities is one of the most meaningful ways we can support their growth.
Where the Real Work Begins: What Sits Underneath
What we see on the outside doesn't always tell us what's happening underneath. Sometimes the most important therapeutic work begins with slowing down, looking beyond behaviour and understanding what a child might be communicating.
The Story Behind the Big Bear’s Treehouse
Big Bear's Treehouse began with a simple belief: everyone deserves a place where they feel safe, seen and accepted. This is the story of Bear, the remarkable dog who helped shape that belief, and the values that continue to guide our work today.