Helping Children with a Phobia
Fears are widespread in childhood; however, some children don’t grow out of them, and they escalate over time. Within this blog, I would like you to understand what a phobia
Read moreFears are widespread in childhood; however, some children don’t grow out of them, and they escalate over time. Within this blog, I would like you to understand what a phobia
Read moreAnxiety is the most common mental health condition in children. Hence, it doesn’t distinguish between age, background, or social group. Anxiety UK suggests 1 in 6 young people will experience
Read moreIt is perfectly normal for all children to go through periods where they may seem a bit shy and are anxious around strangers, or may show anxiety when they start
Read moreIt’s the Autumn term, and for children who suffer from anxiety, it may be when you notice some big feelings. They may present as angry or oppositional before starting school.
Read moreEvery parent knows that returning to the school is not just about buying pens and packing their backpack. It can be a time for worry, dread as well as excitement and
Read moreI am a great believer in empowering parents in my clinic room. I like to share my skills with you to enable your child to regulate in times of stress,
Read moreWhen we look at the adverts of Holiday Camps, we see lots of children enjoying sports and generally looking happy being there. Holidays can be anxious time for parents and
Read moreIt’s tricky. When your anxious child may struggle in social situations such as a play date or an after-school club, does your child cry or refuse to go? I know
Read moreOCD is a persuasive disorder, and I know many people joke they have OCD because they are very tidy or worry a lot. Many people worry, and some worry a
Read moreChildren often can’t tell us they are anxious. This is for many reasons; sometimes they’ve yet to develop the reflective capacity; they are overwhelmed by the anxiety. Or they might
Read moreIn my private practise and clinical role, I work with parents who misunderstand anxiety. Anxiety is a normal and natural feeling that everyone experiences occasionally. It is a symptom of fear and can be explained with some simple neuroscience...
Read moreAll parents get upset, angry and anxious when dealing with their children. It would be very odd if you did not. Today I will focus on how to challenge your
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