Tag: Child mental Health
When Smacking Crosses a Line – And Why the Law Is Catching Up
I’ve been wondering how it would go down if I slapped one of the girls in the office. Not for no reason – but let’s say, hypothetically, she made a mistake that caused a real problem in the business. I wouldn’t do it out of anger, just as[…]
Read moreFive Clients, No Fuss – Unless You Do This One Thing Wrong
When you’re launching a business that supports children’s mental health, you want everything to be perfect. You want to get it right – quickly. But sometimes, in the rush to succeed, new practitioners panic. And when they do, they stop trusting the process. This is a story about[…]
Read moreThe Step-by-Step System Behind Every Successful NLP4Kids Practitioner
You want to help children feel better, think better, be better – and you’re trained, motivated, and ready to make a difference. But what if the real reason your business isn’t off the ground yet… is because you’re trying to do it all yourself? How We Help You[…]
Read moreThe Cost of ‘Banter’ – When Dads Act Like Mates
There’s a parenting trend creeping in that we need to talk about – one that’s shaping how boys think about boundaries, respect, and manhood. More and more, I’m seeing boys in therapy who speak without filter – sexist, racist, offensive “banter” – and what’s shocking isn’t just what[…]
Read moreAI and Children’s Therapy – 5 Myths You Might Still Believe
If you’ve been quietly resisting AI in your therapy practice, you’re not alone – and you’re not wrong to be cautious. When it comes to using artificial intelligence in work with children, the stakes are high. But so is the opportunity. The real problem? Most practitioners are basing[…]
Read moreThe AI Therapy Secrets That Will Save You Time, Energy and Sanity
You’ve probably already seen them – those new therapy support platforms popping up all over the internet, loudly claiming they use AI to ‘revolutionise’ your business. And you might have wondered if you’re falling behind because you haven’t signed up yet. But here’s the truth: you don’t need[…]
Read moreThe Real Cost of Working From Home
There’s something wonderfully comforting about the idea of working from home. For many NLP4Kids practitioners, it’s an ideal setup – no rent to pay, no commute, and the flexibility to be close to family. But like most things that sound too good to be true, working from home[…]
Read moreWhy Schools Once Slammed the Door in Our Faces
When I first began approaching schools about mental health support back in 2007, the response wasn’t just lukewarm – it was hostile. One headteacher even rang me, absolutely furious, offended by the mere suggestion that there could be mental health issues in her school. It was a conversation[…]
Read moreThe 9-Year-Old Who Called Out Her Parents Without Saying a Word
Sometimes it isn’t the child that needs fixing. Sometimes, they’re just the loudest voice in a household silently screaming for change. This is a story about a client I once worked with – a little girl who, at just nine years old, was carrying the emotional weight of[…]
Read more25 Years Later, She Remembered Me, As the One Who Never Gave Up
When Jemma first came into my life, she was just three years old. She was one of my key children at a private nursery, and it quickly became obvious that she was selectively mute. She wouldn’t talk to me, the other staff, or even the other children. But[…]
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