Over the last few weeks we have been bombarded by demonstrations of the human species exerting so-called ‘power’– both good and bad. It is very easy to feel weighted down by the deluge of negativity and scare-mongering that has occurred … Continue reading
I listened to Michael Morpurgo, successful author, especially known for writing magical children’s books (e.g. War Horse) on BBC breakfast this morning talking about well-known authors re-writing classic fiction, and promoting the importance of reading with children. I felt this very … Continue reading
We read much about the increase in mental health issues at the moment. I am passionate in believing that a young person’s emotional wellbeing is vital in enabling them to maintain good mental health. I also believe that attention to emotional wellbeing enables … Continue reading
I wholeheartedly agree with the article in the TES whose heading states: “The government’s education policy is an ‘assault on childhood’, says children’s author Meg Rosoff “. Here is the link to the article: https://www.tes.com/news/school-news/breaking-news/governments-education-policy-assault-childhood-says-childrens-author. Author Meg Rosoff won the Astrid Lindgren … Continue reading
This morning I stepped outside to take my dog for a walk across the fields. The sky was dark and low and the rain was pouring down – but a dog still has to get his walk. I could feel … Continue reading
I have just ready a really interesting and poignant article in The Guardian by Natasha Devon who is the Government’s mental health champion in England and Wales. You can ready the article here. I have noticed an increase in young … Continue reading
Depression is a debilitating illness. Dorothy Rowe, in the preface to her book, Depression, – The way out of your prison, states: “…… sometimes, suddenly, without apparent reason we feel unbearably sad. The world turns grey, and we taste bitterness in … Continue reading
Young children learn through interaction and imaginative play right from the word go. In a very short space of time their brains absorb huge amounts of information, and their brains develop so that they can recognise words, body language and then … Continue reading
Over the years I have seen many clients who have presented with ‘anger issues’ – either they come saying they have anger issues or they have been told they must ‘go and do something about their anger’ by someone else. … Continue reading
Government CYP Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force Mental Health is being forced high onto the political agenda and the Children and Young People Mental Health and Wellbeing Taskforce was set up in 2014 to consider ways to make it … Continue reading
