5 ways to reduce overwhelm at Christmas
As Christmas approaches, for some children, the levels of overwhelm can increase. Whilst we often associate Christmas with magic, awe…
Children’s Activity: Create a Personal Needs Plan
When supporting children with mental health needs, being aware of their personal needs, including triggers, distraction and regulation techniques, as…
3 ways that anxiety affects our bodies
The NHS defines anxiety as: “a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe”.…
5 techniques to help calm down panic or worries
When we become overwhelmed, our brain can quickly signal to our body that 'something is wrong' or that we are…
Children’s Activities: Anger Strategies
Why do we get angry?? Everyone has a different response to anger, and the reason for this is that everyone…
Why supporting avoidance is not kindness
When children struggle with anxiety, it can feel like the kindest thing to allow them to avoid the situation that…
The importance of looking beneath the iceberg
We frequently discuss that behaviour can be likened an iceberg. However, from my experiences as both a teacher and a…
Children’s Activity: Regulation Colouring Sheet
If you have followed our article and podcast about self-regulation (if you missed it find it here) then you will…
Fight – Flight – Freeze – Fawn, How do you react?
Fight - Flight - Freeze - Fawn Many people are familiar with the concept of the fight - flight response.…
5 ways to manage emotional exhaustion
In a world that seems to never stop what do we do when it all catches up with us? After…