Tag: Child Mental Health
Making Time For Children
Making Time For Children Not only as an NLP practitioner, therapist, and coach, but also as a mum, I want to start with full disclosure: I am by no means perfect. I juggle, I stumble, I get it wrong. But I do attempt to practise what I preach,[…]
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Helping Children Focus Without Losing Their Spark
Helping Children Focus Without Losing Their Spark – Why Concentration Can Be Tricky Concentration in children and young people is often a tricky topic, and it comes up frequently in my therapy practice in Telford, Shropshire. Parents often tell me they want their children to focus better, especially[…]
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Focus Forward: Balancing Concentration and Well-Being in Kids
As an NLP Practitioner in Telford, I encounter parents who are eager for me to enhance their children’s concentration, particularly in academic settings. This desire, while worthy, can sometimes lead to an unbalanced focus on grades rather than the overall well-being of the child. I’ll discuss what concentration[…]
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Supporting Young Lives – Caring for Child Carers
The 2021 Census said there were approximately 120,000 young carers, aged between 5 and 17 years, in England and 8,200 in Wales. This trend underscores a serious issue affecting the mental health and educational outcomes of children, particularly in communities like Telford. The Impact of Caring on Children[…]
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Understanding and Managing Childhood Emotions
I often reflect on the impact of early emotional experiences on a child’s future. There’s a theory suggesting that toddlers who don’t have their tempers addressed appropriately might develop more serious behavioural issues as teenagers. If these unresolved emotions continue into adulthood, they can manifest in significant crises,[…]
Read moreUnderstanding Eating Disorders in Children: Insights and Strategies
This article provides a broad overview of eating disorders and their complexities. It highlights various influences, such as media representation and family history, that can lead to eating disorders. Recovery is possible with the right support and interventions. The multifaceted nature of eating disorders can be overwhelming, as[…]
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Hannah Hampton: Proof That Resilience Beats the Odds. Every Time
Let’s talk about Hannah Hampton. From being born with strabismus (an eye condition that affected her vision) to becoming a professional goalkeeper and England Lioness… her journey is anything but ordinary. She didn’t just break through the glass ceiling. She smashed it with gloves on. This is resilience in[…]
Read moreHelping Teenagers Choose a Career: Navigating the Maze
When I work with young people at Child Therapy Telford, particularly those who are in college or in their final year of secondary school, we often discuss their future aspirations. A common theme emerges during these conversations! The sheer variety of options available can be overwhelming for both[…]
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Calming Technique to Help Anxiety
👣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[…]
Read moreNavigating the Holiday Season – Tips for Families
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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