INSPIRAMINDS
Creating lifelong learners.
“Looking beneath the behaviour unlocks the confidence to build connections and create lifelong learners.”
- Dominique Jones
WHO IS DOMINIQUE?
Consultant, Speaker, and Author
It's not about the content you deliver, it's about the way you deliver it that makes children want to learn. If a child can see your investment in their happiness and well-being they will naturally want to try their best.
From the classroom to the pages, Dominique is passionate about sharing her knowledge for learning, love of inspiring young minds and unpacking the importance of looking beneath the behaviour. When we can begin to support the need rather than focus on the behaviour we learn to make real change and build connections.
The most powerful gift a teacher or parent can impart on a child is connection. For a child to be seen and heard in a world that can be cruel and challenging makes teaching the most rewarding and impactful vocation and the role of a parent the key player. Finding ways to support the language, skills and capacity to foster lifelong learners is paramount.
Compassion and care can never be lost on a child navigating challenging situations and stressful environments.
Which one is right for you?
Speaking
Events, schools, and workshops to support understanding behaviour.
Books
Supporting parents, specialists and educators through the pages.
Training
Educating teachers and parents to look beyond the behaviours.
Check out this months blog
Why a child who lies is simply a child trying to regulate their nervous system.
Whilst working with a student for many years as a withdrawal teacher for behaviour support, his teachers kept asking me to provide them with strategies and to work with him to make better choices. They seemed to think he was conniving, manipulative and purposefully choosing to lie in order to get out of being in trouble or facing consequences. This had been an ongoing issue which was not changing but rather imbedded in his reactive behaviours when caught or exposed.
For the parents…
'Being a parent has been the hardest but the most rewarding and life-changing experience. Having children strips you down to your most vulnerable self. All those things we don't like about ourselves are impossible to hide from. Facing those challenges and seeing yourself through your children's eyes and becoming the person they want you to be is what makes being a mother the biggest gift.'
Parenting is hard. It is emotionally draining, physically challenging and makes you question your self-worth more than any other endeavour you will take on.
But you have a gift, an opportunity to choose connection of consequences, empathy over judgement and love over all other strategies, or techniques.
I hear parents ask constantly, why does my child not listen, why won’t they do what I ask and how can I cope when I feel like I am falling apart?
This website and my mission are to share with you my knowledge and experience of how children learn, what they need to feel safe and supported and how we can rebuild and develop deeper more genuine connections with our children.
For the educators…
'It's not about the content you deliver, it's about the way you deliver it that makes children want to learn. If a child can see your investment in their happiness and well-being they will naturally want to try their best. The elements of life can seriously affect a child's ability to access their learning. As teachers, if we find a way into their emotions and make them feel safe, nurtured, happy and confident the learning will come naturally.
The most powerful gift a teacher can impart on a student is connection. For a child to be seen and heard in a world that can be cruel and challenging makes teaching the most rewarding vocation.
We must see the child, understand their needs and develop a bond that makes them confident, happy and resilient
The classroom will become a place where ideas thrive and knowledge flourishes.'
Testimonials
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Thank you for gifting our school these books they are absolutely stunning. The teachers commented on how engaging and relevant they are as a resource. They are all very excited to use them with our students. They will be well loved and thoroughly enjoyed at our school. We look forward to making contact with the author and organising a visit in the future.
Teacher at Tharawal Public School, Sydney
This engaging and powerful series offers a simple yet insightful look at the range of emotions children face daily. It is beautifully illustrated, easy to read and most importantly is relatable for students, parents and teachers alike. A truly must have resource for every teacher.
Brooke Patterson Learning Support Coordinator/Primary School Teacher
Fantastic!! - These books make my job so easy. The kids just ‘get it’. They can relate to the characters and can implement the strategies with ease. I have used these from Kindy to High school kids and have always had a great response. As a primary school teacher, helping children from all walks of life deal with their emotions can be a real challenge.
Christine Tsekas School Counsellor/Registered Psychologist
This creative and beautifully illustrated book series has been a vital and missing link in my therapy sessions. It has created a platform to talk with children about recognising their emotions. They capture the normality of big feelings and link these emotions to different characters. This opens a communication channel for parents, therapists, and teachers to talk about big emotions in a positive way. This book series teaches children they are not alone with their feelings, they can use the strategies or accept the help of their friends, parents, and teachers which can open up a world of acceptance and support.
Jill Hellemans, Special Educator and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst
Congratulations on a great book. I loved it and so did my girls. It made me teary because my daughter related to Claudia Cool and it showed me in pictures and words what my daughter is going through at school. They are excited to read the rest of the series.
Najebe Mohana, Mother of four.
We may only get one shot at parenting but our children give us endless opportunities to create space to rebuild connections. They are more patient with us than we are with ourselves, they are more forgiving than we can be and they forget and forgive more easily. Be kind to yourself. I look forward to joining this journey with you to see and hear our children.
Upcoming events
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Markets
Come meet Dominique at a local Sydney market to check out the books, meet the author and maybe even take some home with you.
Click below for upcoming dates.
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Podcasts appearances
Check out the latest podcast appearance below.
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Webinars
Webinars are a great way to learn and gain insightful knowledge from experienced professionals from the comfort of your own home.
Check out the upcoming webinars or upcoming speaker events near you.