Tag: Mental Wellbeing
GCSE Results Day Anxiety: How to Support Your Teenager When Results Don’t Go to Plan
GCSE results day anxiety can be very real for young people. Here’s how parents can support their teenager, protect their mental wellbeing and help them see that one set of results does not define their future. GCSE results day can feel like a very big deal. For some[…]
Read moreMaking 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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Shy Children in the Classroom
Helping Shy Children Thrive in the Classroom In every classroom, there are often a few quiet or reserved children who may struggle to connect with their peers. These students sometimes come across as unfriendly or withdrawn, leading to misconceptions about their abilities or intelligence. However, their reticence does[…]
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The Happiness Advantage
The Power of Happiness in Child Development! In today’s fast-paced world, children are increasingly exposed to academic pressures that can lead to feelings of anxiety. As they navigate schoolwork, tests, and homework, it’s essential to recognise the impact of happiness on their overall development. Research indicates that only[…]
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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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Academic Success Through Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional health plays a significant role in a child’s prospects in school, As a licenced NLP4Kids practitioner at Child Therapy Telford, its very clear how emotional health impacts a child’s educational journey. I’d like to share practical strategies for fostering positive emotional development. Self-esteem and Confidence: Emotional health directly[…]
Read moreUnderstanding 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 morePerfectionism: 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 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 moreThe Power of Language, Self Talk and Generalising!
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 recollect a time when I generalised a situation and, upon reflecting what seemed a simple action and how it[…]
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