February 2024
Hi my name is Ben, Ben Short and this is the final story in my series…enjoy
Hi my name is Ben, Ben Short and this is the final story in my series...enjoy For the few months after my run in with Pavlov things have been OK. He has joined in with [...]
Ben Short continued…
Today was a wicked Wednesday… I think. I had thought a lot about the things I had discussed with Mr Higgins last night while I was shoving myself full of pepperoni stuffed crust pizza. I [...]
A Ben Short story
Ben Short is just a normal kid but he does have anger issues like many of us. Join Ben in this series of stories designed for youngsters and parents alike. If you missed the first [...]
December 2023
An article by Gemma Bailey
Having worked with a variety of people who have panic attacks on a regular basis, I have found that a large number of them also are outgoing, happy–go–lucky individuals at other times during their day-to-day [...]
Trying a new activity
Trying a new activity can be a great source of happiness. In challenging times, it also helps to take a new perspective or find new ways forward.
NLP4Kids – Articles & Videos
…Building Confidence for Life’s Adventures Let’s talk about confidence—what it means for our kids and why it’s a game-changer. Drawing from my experience as a mother and a child and young person’s NLP4kids therapist, I’ve witnessed the incredible impact of building confidence in young minds. Let’s explore the[…] The post Empowering Children & Teenagers: Building Confidence for Life first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
Sometimes, as parents, we may find ourselves being overly protective of our children due to our own anxieties. We might be afraid to let them take on responsibilities or explore new adventures because we worry that something bad might happen. However, by denying them these opportunities, we are[…] The post Parental Anxiety first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
I’m going to share with you a valuable tip on how to teach your young ones to be more resilient and to help them become braver, tougher, and stronger in challenging situations. Growing up, I had the privilege of spending a lot of time with my grandparents, who[…] The post Our Resilient Family first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
The first step we must take is to establish respect among the young individuals in our lives. Respect entails valuing others and treating them with dignity and kindness. At NLP4Kids, we firmly believe that respect begins with self-respect. By learning to respect ourselves, we can better understand the[…] The post Developing Respect first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
We all know someone who describes themselves as “a little OCD” they are meaning that they might like things to be neat, tidy, and organised in a specific way. That is not OCD, that is just liking things to be a certain way. I used to describe the[…] The post I know how to beat OCD first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
I’m going to be sharing with you my top nine tips for helping a young person who has some obsessive type tendencies. I’m trying to steer away from saying OCD here. OCD is a very rare and unique disorder and most of us are somewhere on a spectrum[…] The post Dealing with Repetitive Behaviours and OCD Tendencies first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
Gemma Bailey is the presenter and creator of the Overcome Anxiety Programme with NLP4Kids. She has an extensive background in working with children and young people and several successful companies in the Psychological Services industry. One is People Building which is a personal development franchise that provides training[…] The post The Overcome Anxiety Programme first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, but it can also bring about stress and challenges for families. As a child and teen therapist at Child Therapy Telford, I specialise in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), I’m here to share some practical tips and strategies to help[…] The post A Guide to Family Wellbeing During The Festive Period first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
When your friendship group breaks up, leaving you in the middle, it can be a difficult situation to manage. You might feel as if you are loyal to one and not the other or find yourself listening to them complaining about the other time and again. It would[…] The post Get Your Friends to Make Up: Children and Young People first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
Have you heard of the saying “what you resist persists?” The same rule applies when you attempt to dissuade a young person from forging friendships with those you disapprove of. The more you try to convince them that this friend is a bad influence, the more you will[…] The post Bad Influence Friendships: Parents & Professionals first appeared on NLP4Kids | Children Therapy, Child Counselling, Self Esteem. [...]
BBC NEWS | Education
Unions say schools do not have enough resources to support persistently disruptive pupils. [...]
Cambridge Press & Assessment survey says students need to be empowered with skills and knowledge. [...]
Students share their concerns about the medication shortage ahead of GCSEs. [...]
Severely obese pre-schoolers in Somerset are among the first to receive NHS weight management help. [...]
Physical punishment at home can have a lasting impact and end in abuse, children's doctors warn. [...]
Michaela School was entitled to enforce a ban on prayer rituals, the High Court has ruled. [...]
It comes after the BBC reported a mum's fight to stop her ex-husband getting access to their child. [...]
Universities and employers are working together to help low-income families start a career by 2030. [...]
One teacher says abuse from pupils is the worst is has been since she began. [...]
The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets. [...]
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