Having spent over ten years working one to one with clients, with my teen clients we often explore the concept of perspectives. Whether it is the declaration that a teacher hates them, a friend has been mean, or a sibling that is loved more than they are, we all see that our brains have one […]
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Managing our energy is an important skill, as it allows us to still be able to move forward and feel good about ourselves. Learning to be able to regulate our feelings, and increase our energy means that we can feel more in control, confident and able to tackle the tasks at hand. When we think
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Winter Solstice is coming! So, what better time to blow the cobwebs away and get out for a wintery walk and see how many of our wintery ‘I Spy’ items you can find from the checklist! Download here How to use it Want to learn more? Would you like to deliver emotional literacy interventions in
We talk a lot about technology and the challenges that it creates for young people. Whilst on one side, technology opens the opportunity for connections, learning and creativity, on the other, there are a great deal of conflicting opinions about the effects on mental health and well-being. The World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance for screen time
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Questions are incredible things. The questions we ask can completely change the direction that we take and the feelings that we evoke. Think for a moment, if you ask a child ‘did you have a good day at school?’ they will often tell you ‘No!’. However, if you shift that question to ‘what was the
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In my work, I am often asked about how to regulate children’s technology use and screen time. This subject always leaves people divided into two camps: Camp 1 – The belief that children should be able to regulate their tech use Camp 2 – Feeling lost as to how to regulate it without meltdowns So,
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Whilst traditionally a term used in more medical environments, over recent years the recognition of diagnostic overshadowing has increased. Diagnostic Overshadowing occurs where a child (or adult) symptoms are attributed to their previous diagnosis rather than exploring their cause, meaning or what they relate to. Diagnostic Overshadowing was first coined in 1982, by psychologist Steven
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Back to School The return to school is always met with a mixture of excitement, nerves and uncertainty. This can mean that we become caught in our fight or flight mode, and struggle to think logically. Having a plan can help children to feel back in control, as well as validate their feelings and support
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We so often hear about ‘self-care’ and its importance. However, frequently this is attached to images of beaches, bubble baths and extravagance, which is not viable day to day. The reality is that self-care is a consistent practice that needs commitment and very often – scheduling. But, why do we need it? Supporting regulation When
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ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition. This means that the brain structure is different in those with ADHD in comparison to someone who is neurotypical. ADHD is associated with a dysregulated dopamine system. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter associated with feelings of pleasure, satisfaction and motivation. Dopamine is linked with movement, memory, pleasurable reward and motivation, behaviour
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