Dec 5 2023

When your friendship group breaks up, leaving you in the middle, it can be a difficult situation to manage. You might feel as if you are loyal to one and not the other or find yourself listening to them complaining about the other time and again. It would[…]

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Dec 5 2023

Have you heard of the saying “what you resist persists?” The same rule applies when you attempt to dissuade a young person from forging friendships with those you disapprove of. The more you try to convince them that this friend is a bad influence, the more you will[…]

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Dec 1 2023

Giving children more responsibilities helps them to be empowered and it also helps them to mature faster which is a good thing. Sometimes we need to check ourselves to make sure that we are not giving them responsibilities that they cannot possibly take on. I’ve met a couple[…]

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Nov 15 2023

🌟 Welcome to a Journey of Compassion and Confidence! 🌟 In a world that sometimes feels like a whirlwind of challenges, stress, and uncertainty, one simple yet profound remedy stands out – kindness. Today, on World Kindness Day, let’s dive into the incredible ways that kindness not only[…]

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Nov 1 2023

We must allow other people to take responsibility for their own health which benefits them in a few different ways: It allows them to become good problem solvers and we like that a lot. When they have challenges in the future they won’t necessarily need to lean on[…]

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Oct 10 2023

Creating a positive and effective therapy experience from a child’s point of view requires a thoughtful and child-centred approach. Here are some steps to help make therapy sessions more child-friendly: 1 Choose a Child-Friendly Therapist: ◦ Look for a therapist who specialises in child therapy and has experience[…]

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Oct 1 2023

We all have a story from the past where we felt humiliated. It’s one of those memories that really stick for some reason. We’re going to look today at what those reasons might be and why it is such an important tactic for you to avoid using as[…]

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Sep 1 2023

Using the example statement “Children and young people’s mental well-being issues will increase” I will explain how to weigh up the pros and cons of actions and particular decisions versus inaction. It’s a simple and effective strategy that gets you to take consequences and ecology (the impact on[…]

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Aug 23 2023

The transition to a new school can be an anxious and overwhelming experience for both students and their parents. Whether it’s moving from Infant to Junior School, Primary School to Secondary School, or even relocating to a  new town or country, change can be challenging. However, with careful planning, understanding,[…]

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Aug 1 2023

I am going to give you an analogy around what happens to us when we are faced with too many choices and how it can also affect our young people.  Have you ever been to a restaurant where the menus are like a large booklet? I don’t know[…]

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