Ascend Early Childhood Tutoring and Mentoring Development Services

Soft light.
Deep breath.
One moment at a time.

When you're the most annoying ECEC trainer... but you fully embrace the role. 😂📚✨

Hi! 👋 This is your very annoying ECEC trainer, Jodie Davis, trying to get in touch with you regarding some time-sensitive missions.

If you've received:
📞 3 missed calls
📧 4 emails
💬 A text message
🐦 A carrier pigeon
🚁 A helicopter circling overhead...

Just know it's because I genuinely want to see you succeed. 🌿💛

Behind every "Have you submitted your assessment yet?" is someone cheering you on, believing in you, and reminding you that you've got this, even when you don't think you do.

So, from your friendly neighbourhood ECEC trainer:

✨ Do the thing.
✨ Submit the assessment.
✨ Return the survey.
✨ Answer the phone.

Because your very annoying trainer isn't going anywhere. 😉

Feel & Flow 🙏✨️🤍

🌿 Big feelings are part of being little. Learning what to do with them is a skill. 🌿

Children aren't born knowing how to identify emotions, calm their bodies, ask for help, or navigate disappointment. These are skills that can be nurtured through play, connection and supportive relationships.
That's why I created Ascend Feel & Flow
✨An emotional wellbeing adventure designed for children aged 2-6 years, where little learners can explore:
💛 Naming and understanding emotions
💛 Building confidence and resilience
💛 Developing empathy and friendships
💛 Learning healthy ways to express feelings
💛 Discovering calming strategies that support self-regulation
Through stories, movement, art, games and mindfulness activities, children are given the opportunity to practise emotional skills in ways that are meaningful, engaging and developmentally appropriate.
Because emotional wellbeing isn't about eliminating big feelings.
It's about helping children understand:
🌈 "All feelings are welcome."
🌈 "I can cope with hard moments."
🌈 "I know how to ask for help."
🌈 "I belong."
As an ACA Registered Counsellor and Early Childhood Trainer & Assessor, I'm passionate about creating experiences that support not only children's wellbeing, but also the educators and families who walk alongside them.
If you're an early learning service, community organisation, or parent interested in bringing Ascend Feel & Flow: An Emotional Wellbeing Adventure for Little Learners to your community, I'd love to connect. 🌿
Because when children understand their feelings, they can navigate the world with greater confidence, kindness and connection.
Step in. I'll meet you there. 🤍

I cried. 💛
Today I received this in the post from a client and their family.
As counsellors, educators and support workers, we often witness people's hardest moments. We hold hope, celebrate progress and walk alongside others quietly, never expecting anything in return.
Then sometimes, a gesture like this arrives and completely catches you off guard.
"Never forget the difference you make."
I cried because behind every session, every late-night report, every difficult conversation and every small win, there are real people trusting us with pieces of their story.
To the families who have trusted me, thank you. It is a privilege I never take lightly.
This beautiful gift will sit on my desk as a reminder that connection matters, kindness matters, and simply showing up for people can make more of a difference than we realise.
🌿 Step in. I'll meet you there.

The world often rewards capable women for how much they can carry.

The educator who stays late.
The mum who remembers everything.
The friend everyone calls in a crisis.
The professional who keeps showing up, even when she's exhausted.

But being capable doesn't mean you don't deserve support too.

You don't have to earn rest.
You don't have to prove your worth through self-sacrifice.
And you don't have to hold it all together, all of the time.

If this resonates with you, know that you're not alone. 🤍

🌿 Step in. I'll meet you there.

💛 Before you judge yourself, ask what you had to survive.

The beliefs and behaviours that helped us navigate difficult experiences often follow us into adulthood.

Understanding these patterns isn't about blaming our caregivers or remaining stuck in the past.

It's about compassion.
It's about curiosity.
It's about recognising that many of our "flaws" began as adaptations.

And if they were learned, they can also be reshaped.

Which slide resonated with you most? 🌿

🌿 Because the people who care for others need support too. 🌿

Ascend EAP & Wellbeing Services
Supporting educators, community service professionals and caring teams to thrive, not just survive.

At Ascend Counselling & Education, we understand the realities of caring professions. The emotional load, compassion fatigue, competing demands, and the pressure to keep showing up, even when you're running on empty.

We offer tailored wellbeing support for organisations that value the people behind the profession.

✨ Confidential EAP counselling support
✨ Educator and workforce wellbeing programs
✨ Critical incident debriefing
✨ Reflective practice and leadership support
✨ Trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approaches
✨ Professional development workshops focused on sustainable wellbeing

Because supporting staff wellbeing isn't just about preventing burnout. It's about creating workplaces where people feel valued, connected and empowered to thrive.

💛 Step in. We'll meet you there.

If you're looking for a wellbeing partner who truly understands the realities of education, community services and caring professions, we'd love to connect.

Reach out to learn more about how Ascend EAP & Wellbeing Services can support your team.