Category: NLP Related


Jul 1 2025

Perfectionism: The Silent Saboteur

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At first glance, perfectionism can look like a positive trait, high standards, ambition, and a desire to do well. But dig a little deeper, and it’s often driven by something far less helpful: fear. Behind many perfectionist children is a quiet anxiety whispering: “What if I fail?” “What[…]

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May 26 2025

Calming Technique to Help Anxiety

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👣Grounding techniques are practices that help you focus back on the present moment. They work by engaging your senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—helping you anchor in the here and now.          Simple yet powerful tools that can benefit parents, teens and children. How it[…]

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Apr 15 2025

The Importance of Addressing Anger in Childhood

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It is often said that the way we handle our emotions in childhood significantly influences our emotional landscape as adults. While the idea that unaddressed temper tantrums in toddlers can lead to explosive reactions in teenagers—and even mid-life crises—may sound exaggerated, there is an element of truth to[…]

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Dec 23 2024

Navigating the Holiday Season – Tips for Families

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 Tips for Families The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of 😁🥳🫶joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, it can also bring about its own set of challenges and stresses, particularly for families 😧😵‍💫🥴. As a child and teen therapist at Child Therapy Telford, with a focus on[…]

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Sep 8 2024

The Power of Language, Self Talk and Generalising!

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When talking through with clients at my office in Telford on how we interpret life from the outside through our 5 senses and what we choose to filter.  I always recollect a time when I generalised a situation and upon reflecting what seemed a simple action and how[…]

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Aug 30 2024

Tackling Back to School Anxiety Together!

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Back to school is finally upon us! While it’s an exciting time, it can also bring some nerves for kids and parents. Feeling anxious about the unknown is completely normal. Your child might be excited to see friends but worried about new teachers and classes or even transitioning[…]

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Aug 21 2024

Child Therapy Telford has moved (well kind of)

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Child Therapy Telford has moved! (well kind of…) all be it to the ground floor, still in Wellington, Telford close to M54 Junction 7. Easily accessible from Wolverhampton, Newport, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Oswestry, Much Wenlock and more.  Although I don’t just limit myself to West Midland locations, I also[…]

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Jul 17 2024

The ‘Go To’ Therapists Pillow

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  July 17th is World Emoji Day!  July 17th is World Emoji Day, and as a child therapist I’m happy to share how emojis can help when working with little ones who are struggling to find the words to express their feelings. For many children, opening about their[…]

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Jul 13 2024

Child Therapy: A Parent’s Guide

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As a parent or carer, it’s natural to want the best for your child, teenager or young person, especially when it comes to their mental and emotional well-being. When faced with challenges or concerns that affect their mental health, seeking the help of a child therapist can be[…]

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Feb 15 2024

Coping Strategies for Disadvantaged Children

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Children can struggle to cope with challenging situations at home or in school, leading to issues like anxiety and behaviour problems. These challenges often arise from inadequate coping strategies, either in response to home circumstances or due to their own developmental and coping abilities. The consequences of a[…]

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