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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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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Jul 1 2023

We need to be a little bit careful with our labelling and I’m not talking about avoiding labelling problems that exist, I’m talking about how, when a label has been applied it’s very easy to start fulfilling that role unconsciously. I’m talking about both you as a parent[…]

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Jun 22 2023

In order to get a message to sink in, you need to back it up with more than just more words. You will likely need some physical movement and energy to demonstrate that you are fully engaged and committed to seeing through what you are saying.  But what[…]

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Jun 15 2023

The difference between being anxious and having an anxiety disorder can be confused in today’s world. The term ‘I’ve got anxiety’ may actually mean you are feeling an instance of being anxious – they are two similar things but not the same. The term should not be used[…]

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Jun 1 2023

The reason why it’s important that we help young people to feel comfortable with taking responsibility is so that they improve their confidence around their decision-making and can go on to become competent adults. I will share with you a key strategy that I use with parents, and[…]

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May 15 2023

Whilst the real fix for anxiety may involve learning some strategies and putting them into action over a few weeks to see the long-term results (such as the NLP4Kids overcome anxiety 10-week programme www.mychildhasanxiety.com), there are some things you can do to help you feel better quickly. These[…]

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