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A child feeling angry throwing their toy. Emotional regulation

Helping Children Cope with Angry Feelings

Feeling angry is a completely normal and healthy response to countless situations. It might be a reaction to being verbally or physically hurt, a response to a decision that feels unfair or a natural reaction to distressing situations in the wider world. As we get older, we learn to manage our angry reactions so that they don’t negatively impact our own lives or the lives of others. But children are not yet equipped to regulate this intense emotion and they need our help…. Read more.

The complexitites of eating disorders - A lady struggling with the Mental health illness. Teenager with a therapist

The Complexities of Eating Disorders

The National Eating Disorder Charity, Beat, estimates that around 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. Read on for a better understanding of eating disorders and how to help as a parent…. Read more.

Emotional regulation - understanding dysreglated child. Child throwing a toy when displeased.

Emotional Regulation: Small Children, Big Feelings

Small people have big feelings. It’s normal for children to be overwhelmed by emotions regularly and they rely on us to soothe and bring them back to a state of calm. Think of babies and how often they need holding and comforting, toddlers who can dissolve into tears over the wrong colour pants and adolescents who explode when we say the ‘wrong’ thing. Emotional regulation is something we develop as part of growing up, however for some these feelings can feel excessively big and not always easy to manage…. Read more.

Parent Mental Health

Quite simply parenting isn’t an easy job. For those who struggle with their mental health, parenting can provide another level of turmoil and apprehension. There are many parents who are battling silently and alone with their mental health. It can be hard to find a voice. It’s a subject that should matter to us all, especially as without support, parental struggles inevitably have a detrimental impact on our children. However, even living in an era where mental health and wellbeing are high priority, speaking out when experiencing such lows isn’t easy…. Read more.

An example of expressive and creative art therapy

The Expression of Art Therapy

Having worked as an arts based child/adolescent counsellor for the last decade, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the multiple ways in which art can be therapeutic. It can be a way of self-regulating (calming), a form of self-expression and perhaps most exciting of all, a place for self-discovery…. Read more.

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I have really noticed a difference at home, since starting her sessions, she seems
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Parent

Therapy gave me a space to think about my insecurities, the times when I overthink, and my friendship issues.

Student

She is no longer upset in the mornings or in class. While she’s still not comfortable answering questions in a big group, she participates in lessons and does well. She will occasionally contribute in class and can ask for help when she needs it.

Teacher

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Student

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Parent

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Teacher

My son has settled in very well, has started being more confident and more comfortable speaking up. I believe the sessions with Magda have been an important part of this. I appreciate the termly face-to-face updates that Magda has provided to follow my son’s progress.

Parent

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Teacher

Karen was wonderful. It’s such a helpful service – our daughter is on the spectrum, so spending an hour talking about the impact on us was truly restorative.

Parent

Empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, personable counselling. Highly recommended on all fronts.

Parent

This was a massive help to me as a parent of a child with recently diagnosed ADHD and autism. The therapist was so easy to talk to. Talking through my concerns and my son’s behaviour, has definitely made a difference to both my understanding and how to help him regulate his emotions better. I’ll definitely be booking again.

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