How to talk to your child about their neurodivergent diagnosis
When a child receives a neurodivergent diagnosis such as autism, ADHD or dyslexia it can raise many questions for families. Parents often ask me how they should explain the diagnosis to their child. Parents worry about what they should say and worry it may change how the child sees themselves. The truth is, there is […]
How to manage your neurodivergent child’s tantrums and meltdowns
Understanding the difference between the two is crucial, because it completely changes how we should respond.
From depression to thriving Personal Trainer: Ana talks about how she healed herself and now helps others
Ana is a divorced mum of two from the north of England. She experienced a dark patch of depression when she was separating from her ex-husband but found herself again through the power of exercise. It helped with finding her way out of her darkest days so much that she set her mind on becoming a Personal Trainer.
How to choose a therapist for a child with ADHD
Every parent wants the best for their child. We want to be able to give them everything they want and need. We want to be able to give them the best experiences. We want them to be able to do well, whatever their strengths and interests are. Most of all, we want them to grow into happy, confident, and kind individuals who feel supported, loved, and prepared to take on the world.
OCD
When we think of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), the image that springs to most people’s minds is one of someone who is obsessed with cleanliness and order, spending hours making sure everything is organised and ‘just so’.
How can therapy help with thanatophobia?
If you haven’t come across the term thanatophobia before, you’re not alone. Thanatophobia is a very specific type of phobia which is not often talked about, despite the fact that it can cause extreme anxiety and have a huge impact on the sufferer’s day-to-day life.