One thing children, young people (and some adults) often struggle with is recognising how their emotions affect them. Things like anxiety, stress and anger will often have physical signs that …
Managing Exam Anxiety
With mock exams coming up it is not uncommon for a young person to feel some anxiety or nerves. Some anxiety or nerves would be normal, if it gets a …
Why is my child so angry?
I had a conversation with a mum recently where she was wondering why her son was so angry. It was showing in his behaviour at home and not usual for …
The importance of calm
Something we spend quite a lot of time talking about in my therapy sessions is the importance of relaxing or finding some calm. There was a trend in facebook and …
Year 6 Transition
Finishing year 6 comes with a lot of celebration and parties, the end of an era for the children. A time to move onto pastures new and the unknown. Often …
Our Emotional Needs and why they are important
Getting our emotional needs met is vital for us to stay healthy. We all have mental health and depending on what is happening in our lives, we are on a …
Anxiety and Learning
Anxiety is an emotion we all feel and it is there to protect us from danger. It can sometimes get a bit overwhelming and learning how to recognise when you …
The Importance of Breathing
Breathing. You do it every second of every day, so how could breathing help with mental health? This simple but powerful breathing exercise will help you see breathing in a …