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Reframing thoughts, and other Jedi mind tricks……
My last blog post of 2020, a time of reflection and a very different holiday than expected. I have personally worked hard on reframing my thoughts around this year, focused on what I have found and not what I have lost. I hope this blog is helpful to you in gaining a more positive perspective in this year, and the next. Merry Christmas all, and I wish you a Happier New Year, Pip
Grief and loss, no rights, no wrongs
Understanding the complex emotions of grief, at a time where the whole world is joined in grief and loss. Learn more about grief and the stages we may experience, how to support those you care about through grief and where to find support and services if you need them.
Happiness is…… not a default setting
Do you want your children to grow up to be happy, or do you want them to be emotionally intelligent? Understand what the difference is and how to support your children’s emotional development.
Shame, the full contact emotion
Feelings of shame. In my experience of working with children and young people shame is the most powerful, destructive and paralysing of all emotions. An inability to manage shame can lead to toxic shame, which in turn can lead to risk taking behaviours, anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, permanent exclusions from school and mental health problems. Read more to understand the power of shame, and how to support children through it.
Explaining COVID to children, and tips for any other tricky stuff……
Covid-19 has had an impact on all of us in one way or another. How do you explain the way we live now under the advice and guidelines of our Government? Have your child’s behaviours changed or have they developed worries or anxieties? How do you approach difficult conversations with children?
Back to school, and separation anxiety.
Going back to school - developing coping strategies to support your child when they experience separation anxiety.
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