Let me first begin by excusing the title of this article. I know that for many parents or professionals who are reaching a point of desperation in the relationship or interaction with a challenging young person, the idea of taking control would have captured your eye. However, just[…]

For me, the art of decent book writing comes down to three main things: Attention to sensory detail Apprehension/uncertainty Relief/humour Last year I had an article published about effective story telling and ultimately how if you can tell a story well, it really can bring even a poor[…]

More schools are becoming aware of the importance of helping children transition from primary to secondary school and how vast the change in environment can feel for some pupils. There is often some distinct sensory differences between the two environments. Primary schools tend to be quieter, with less[…]

Stress, Anxiety and Depression are the biggest mental heath issues for children and teenagers. For some the effects of these problems can be so acute and isolating, that suicidal thoughts take hold. For the first time, statistics on suicide victims in the UK have changed. Previously, males in[…]

Amongst stress and anxiety, depression in children is one of the top mental health conditions that young people face. Depression is an extreme feeling of hopelessness, sadness and lack of self esteem. Everyone feels sad sometimes, but when a child is depressed, the sadness or low feelings are[…]

Something I encountered for the first time many years ago (but didn’t have a “label” for yet) is selective mutism. The symptoms of this are characterised when a child who has an ability to communicate verbally does not. Often the child will have to be coaxed and encouraged[…]

Finding a qualified and experienced child therapist is one of the most complicated and frustrating tasks. Many parents do not have even a single idea from where to start looking for a good therapist for their child. It is not necessary that the therapist you visit for the[…]