Tag: Child Therapy Telford
Nurturing Your Child’s Confidence
How to Boost a Child’s Confidence As a licenced NLP4Kids practitioner based in Telford, I often encounter children grappling with anxiety and self-doubt. Confidence is not just a trait; it’s a state of mind that can profoundly affect a child’s happiness and overall well-being. When children possess confidence,[…]
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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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Managing Asthma in Children
🫁Asthma is a prevalent condition affecting many children across the UK. In fact, recent statistics indicate that approximately 1 in 11 children in the UK has asthma, which translates to about two children in every classroom. This significant number highlights the importance of understanding asthma, particularly in areas[…]
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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 moreWhy Summer Isn’t Always Sunshine for Some Children
And what you can do about it… We’re now well into the summer holidays. The early excitement has faded, the routines have gone out the window, and for many families, the emotional temperature in the home is rising faster than the outside weather. While the summer break is[…]
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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Perfectionism: The Silent Saboteur
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[…]
Read moreCalming 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 moreThe Importance of Addressing Anger in Childhood
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[…]
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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