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Coping with Change: Children and Young People
As you brace for school transition (or any other kind of change) it can be unsettling and create a sense of uncertainty. We often think of uncertainty negatively, and yet it is a very important experience to help us grow. Growth rarely comes without uncertainty! However, when change[…]
Read moreThe Dangers of Too Many Choices: Parents & Professionals
We know that when someone feels overwhelmed, they may be more likely to get anxious and feel under pressure. Whilst me might see having choices as advantageous, too many choices can definitely induce overwhelm. Have you heard of choice overload? This is when there are so many choices[…]
Read moreHow to Stop Holding a Grudge: Children and Young People
If only letting go and moving on was as easy as it sounds! Why is it sometimes we feel like we will make our point better or be more acknowledged if we make it known that we are dissatisfied with the outcome? This is often not the most[…]
Read moreStop it with The Labels!: Parents & Professionals
Since the birth of modern psychology in 1879, there have been more refined and accurate diagnosis of mental health difficulties and learning differences. As awareness of these have increase, so has casual labelling of traits that we recognise from the world of psychology. However, having a label –[…]
Read moreWhat’s Behind Your Anger?: Children and Young People
Anger is filled with energy but there might be something else in there too. Whilst anger is considered to be a primary emotion, which results in secondary emotions such as sadness or guilt, there might be something else going on too. Sometimes children and young people use[…]
Read moreWhat I Didn’t Want to Tell You About NLP4Kids
I’m writing today because we really need to up-our-game to address the growing number of mental health issues that C19 has left in its wake. We need more people on our team; people like you. As much as we’re in the business of making a difference, it needs[…]
Read moreLearning to Like Healthy Food: Children and Young People
If you are a sugar addict or you know that you are not eating as much healthy stuff as you should do, this video is for you. The very first thing you need to do if you want to begin enjoying healthier foods is to change your attitude[…]
Read moreCreating Responsible Attitudes: Parents & Professionals
In this video, I’m sharing a strategy that we use at NLP4Kids to get young people to feel empowered to take more responsibility. It’s extremely simple but all of the steps are important to do to ensure it works effectively. The key thing to remember is that if[…]
Read moreUnder Pressure: Parents & Professionals
A few days ago the UK government released a white paper detailing their goals to help more primary aged children meet the expected standards in Education. This has lead many to ask the question: How do we improve standards with our increasing the levels of pressure and stress[…]
Read moreDealing with Body Image Issues: Children and Young People
If you are unhappy with the way you look to a point where it impacts upon how you feel or causes you to think negatively about yourself, there are a few important things that can really help. Firstly, the quickest and easiest way to change your body[…]
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