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The Values That Guide My Practice
When people hear the word ethics , they often think about rules, compliance, or professional standards. Yes, those matter. But for me, work ethics goes deeper than that. It’s about the values that quietly shape the decisions I make every single week — especially the ones no one sees. 1. Quality Is Not an Accident — It’s Maintained Over the weekend, I purchased new resources for the clinic. This is something I do every month. I regularly:Invest in new therapeutic materials Rep
Kelly Chen
Feb 235 min read


🌿 The Gift of Boredom: Why Doing “Nothing” Might Be the Best Thing for Our Children
There was a small moment recently that stayed with me. No goals. No “perfect parent” achievement. Just a quiet, ordinary afternoon. My child came along to my dance class, brought his Lego, and spent nearly two hours building and playing with a turtle he created. Thirty minutes building. Thirty minutes eating. Another hour simply exploring his little turtle world. At one point, I caught myself worrying. “Is he bored? Should I offer something more? A documentary? A screen? Some
Kelly Chen
Feb 25 min read


Let’s Talk About Trauma, Stress, and Co-Regulation
Let’s be honest: almost everyone carries trauma. Research suggests that most people have gone through something that could be considered traumatic. So trauma-informed care becomes less about the “event” — whether it’s big-T, small-t, or daily stress. When we talk about trauma-informed care , we’re not just referring to major life events. We’re talking about how lived experiences shape the way our body and nervous system react in certain situations . Talking to Our Nervous S
Kelly Chen
Dec 1, 20257 min read


Why do I choose to become a NDIS service provider
I was told that it is rare for a sole practitioner to go down the path of becoming an NDIS provider because of the stress of compliance...
Kelly Chen
Jul 15, 20252 min read


Doubts, struggles, anger, learning, managing, supporting, accepting…
Doubts, struggles, anger, learning, managing, supporting, accepting… It’s a cycle that I seem to live on repeat. Today, for the first...
Kelly Chen
Aug 18, 20243 min read


Embracing Parenthood: A Journey of Love, Grief, Challenges, and Growth
To all the parents out there, it’s okay to feel overwhelmed, to seek help and to acknowledge the struggles. But also cherish the joys.
Kelly Chen
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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