When we are talking to ourselves, we are always giving ourselves instructions. Our brains are always listening, and this contributes to our internal belief systems. What we say to ourselves is important. So, using affirmations can be a great way to remind ourselves of our positive traits. Affirmations Download here Next Steps Want to learn […]
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Whilst teaching the Level 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coaching Course a few weekends ago, we found ourselves discussing the concept of losing. Whilst for some adults, there can be a feeling that children need to be protected from losing and the feelings of disappointment, envy or discomfort that come with it, it is
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Safety When our brains feel unsafe, it activates our fight-flight-freeze-fawn responses. When we can feel our worries escalate, implementing regulation and grounding activities which help us feel safe allows us to move back into our parasympathetic nervous system (safety). Activity Download the activity here Next steps Want to Learn More Would you like to deliver
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Whilst siblings having moments or periods of not getting on is normal, when this escalates to sibling rivalry, it can become a challenging situation for parents to navigate.Sibling rivalry is referred to by the scope of ongoing competition, jealousy, and conflict between brothers and sisters, often driven by a desire for parental attention, resources, or
Breathing Teaching children breathing activities has multiple benefits: Stress reduction Calm the mind Slow the heart rate Reduce blood pressure Taking a pause before responding Increase oxygen levels Reduces tension in the body Teaching children how to slowly engage breathing techniques and practice them regularly supports them to relax and respond more constructively when they
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We often talk about emotional literacy and regulation, but less often about emotional capacity. Emotional literacy – Emotional literacy is the ability to recognise, understand, name and express emotions in oneself and others. Emotional regulation – Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotions in a healthy and flexible way. Emotional capacity
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Learning to understand the nuances between feelings takes time and exploration! It can be easy to muddle them up and find them all overlapping, so taking time to explore experiences that we had to identify what we felt, and how it showed up is important! Download it here What’s Next? Download here Print it off
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We often talk about being safe, we might have stairgates to stop children falling down the stairs, signage on doors, or risk assessments to reduce the chance of accidents, or even routines in place to ensure that people are not left alone. However, we less often talk about emotional safety, and the powerful force it
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Colouring has multiple benefits, including; enhancing creativity, promoting well-being, stress relief, increasing a sense of mindfulness as well as providing a sense of achievement on completion. Colouring allows us to unwind and let our minds focus on just the task in front of us. So, we’re sharing a free nature colouring sheet for you to
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After years of working with children and their families, one of the key aspects of developing life skills that children require is watching their parents do the things that they are struggling with. Let’s look at some examples: Want children to step out of their comfort zone? Want children to develop stronger social skills? Want
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