A question I’m asked often by parents and teachers is how can they develop resiliency in children and teens? While there is a lot of research available and opinions of others. Here are few I use: 1. Develop a Sense of Identity – Who am I? What is my family story/history? Helps us to also … Continued
School refusal differs from truancy in that parents are aware that their child is staying home from school over a prolonged period. In most cases, this is because the prospect of going to school causes the child or young person emotional distress. Truancy or wagging is an anti-social behaviour where the young person skips school … Continued
Sandplay therapy is a recognised therapeutic modality for both children and adults, based on the psychology of C.G. Jung and developed by the Swiss psychotherapist and teacher Dora Kalff. It is particularly useful for identifying and reconciling internal conflicts that manifest as anxiety and depression, as well as penetrating the depths of personality to experience … Continued
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy) Therapy works with an individual who is experiencing distressing memories which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks and depression. EMDR is a remarkable treatment method used to heal the symptoms of trauma, as well as other emotional conditions. EMDR is the most efficient and rapid … Continued
Why your school has asked you to seek external support: When schools talk about seeking support from external services, they are talking about services outside what is provided by the school. Schools’ core business is education, and many schools have a ratio of one guidance officer/school counsellor for up to 1200 students. As you … Continued
Working in schools with an average clientele of 1400 students and their families has afforded me a unique perspective of the complexities and challenges young people and their families are faced with. The daily school, university and working life, ongoing demands of exams, assessments and personal expectation, as well as perceived external expectations, can take … Continued
Year 12 Get Me Out of Here For the past 12 years every Monday to Friday you have been getting up ready for school, playing sport every weekend, and gaming. Each day you have been working hard for your school results. For the most part, you have enjoyed school or maybe you are ready … Continued
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