About Christine Battams
As a professional counsellor and coach, I use a Trauma-Informed Framework as the foundation for my interventions.
With a Master’s in Community Counselling, I combine theoretical knowledge with extensive practical experience and a deep understanding gained over years of counselling. This has allowed me to create The River of Hope, an innovative intervention program designed to support transformation and positive change.
This program is a practical and effective approach that I have developed, and it has been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes in a wide range of situations over the years.
Qualifications
- The Biology of Trauma – Accelerated healing with Somatic Practices. 2024
- Introduction into “All Parts Of Me” Working with IFS and Somatic Practices. 2024
- Masters In Community Counselling (Master Comm Couns.) 2022
- Attachment and Trauma Theory. 2020
- Certified Shark Tank Facilitator. Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence Recovery. 2019
- CHCMHS001 ‘Work with People with Mental health Issues’ CHCCCS016 ‘Respond to Clients Needs’. 2017
Professional Membership
- Australian Counselling Association Registered
I believe the transformation process is based on the following:
Well-Being:
- The person is not the problem – the problem is the problem – as a result, how do I change my relationship with the problem/s (anxiety, fear, shame, guilt, disrespect, defiance, meltdowns) needs to change, and with it a change in the understanding of the relationship with the child.
- Develop a healthy self-narrative – the narrative one believes about themselves due to their past or mistakes does not define them. A person can develop a healthy narrative of who they are which enables them to grow past their self-limiting beliefs and barriers.
- Provide hope through options – a lack of options defines hopelessness. Learn to operate and make decisions with support while navigating difficult and tough circumstances. This builds self-confidence and enables the strengthening of relationships. Learn to operate and make powerful decisions based on what’s within our control, without feeling guilty.
- Build healthy habits – intentional, regular habits designed to develop personal well-being are necessary to build inner core strength and confidence. These increase the ability to tolerate disruptions/distress, and to be a calm thoughtful presence so necessary to a child’s healthy development.
These concepts together with mentored parenting skills, provide the capacity to tolerate children’s poor choices or behaviour. This process provides options to navigate/deal with anxiety which generates improved outcomes.
To bring this about, a focus change is required:
- The parent will learn to focus on managing themselves, regardless of the child’s behaviour.
- The parent will learn to become strong and confident in what is allowed by using ‘I” statements, and by holding children accountable (this approach also works well with high spirited, oppositional, anxious, and defiant children).
- Children must be allowed to make poor choices (within age-appropriate safety limits). This allows them to experience the consequences of their poor choice/s, rather than rescuing them.
Discovery Call with Christine – 30 Minutes
Are you wondering if Christine is the right fit for you and your family?
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your parenting or relational challenges.
In this session, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights to help bring clarity, connection, and growth to your relationships.
*Please note: One free Discovery Call is available per client.