Tag: Teen Mental Health
The 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[…]
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 always recollect a time when I generalised a situation and upon reflecting what seemed a simple action and how[…]
Read moreEmpowering Children & Teenagers: Building Confidence for Life
…Building Confidence for Life’s Adventures Let’s talk about confidence—what it means for our kids and why it’s a game-changer. Drawing from my experience as a mother and a child and young person’s NLP4kids therapist, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact of building confidence in young minds. Let’s explore the[…]
Read moreThe Power of A Paper Aeroplane
It’s much more than a paper aeroplane… fun and effective exercise to help children with anxiety. I want to let you how great the paper plane exercise can be. It’s not just about folding paper and throwing it out the window. It’s a special way for kids to[…]
Read moreThe Healing Power of Kindness: Nurturing Teen Mental Health
🌟 Welcome to a Journey of Compassion and Confidence! 🌟 In a world that sometimes feels like a whirlwind of challenges, stress, and uncertainty, one simple yet profound remedy stands out – kindness. Today, on World Kindness Day, let’s dive into the incredible ways that kindness not only[…]
Read moreNurturing Child-Friendly Therapy Sessions
Creating a positive and effective therapy experience from a child’s point of view requires a thoughtful and child-centered approach. Here are some steps to help make therapy sessions more child-friendly: Choose a Child-Friendly Therapist: Look for a therapist who specialises in child therapy and has experience working with[…]
Read moreEasing the School Transition for Children and Teens
The transition to a new school can be an anxious and overwhelming experience for both students and their parents. Whether it’s moving from Infant to Junior School, Primary School to Secondary School, or even relocating to a new town or country, change can be challenging. However, with careful[…]
Read moreBeing anxious or having an anxiety disorder are the same right?
The difference between being anxious and having an anxiety disorder can be confused in today’s world. The term ‘I’ve got anxiety’ may actually mean you are feeling an instance of being anxious – they are two similar things but not the same. The term should not be used loosely. It’s similar[…]
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