The mind is a very powerful tool and has so much influence over everything and it is important to find calm. When we are feeling anxious, angry or even depressed …
Confidence Building techniques for children
Does your child struggle with their confidence at times? Are tests a source of stress or do they freeze up at the thought of a big performance? Below are some …
How to cope with anxiety
If you are reading this, you might be wondering how to cope with anxiety. It can be easy to think that anxiety is something we need to try and cure, …
What happens when the environment is sick?
Human Givens Therapy is based on the understanding that if we have our needs met in balance we will be healthy. There are times however when things might get in …
When might a tummy ache not be tummy ache?
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 …
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 …