THINGS I HELP WITH

A child is feeling very worried, angry, sad or confused and is struggling to express and manage these uncomfortable feelings in ways that are helpful to themselves and others.
There are troubled parent/child relationships and communication difficulties (e.g. negativity, non-compliance, conflict)
A child appears to be displaying emotional and behavioural responses to family stress and challenges, such as:
Parental divorce and separation
Bereavement and loss
Physical or mental illness within the family

The above may be evidenced through a significant change in a child’s behaviour or presentation e.g. becoming more aggressive, tearful, non-compliant, quiet and withdrawn, anxious and clingy, distracted or lacking in confidence.

Giving a child a space to explore and express their feelings of sadness and loss with someone outside the family following a bereavement or feelings related to other life challenges (e.g. illness)
Working with parents or carers to explore what their child’s behaviour might be communicating and empowering them to meet the child’s underlying need
Helping children to begin to face their fears about changes such as a move, a new school or a new baby in the family
Helping worried children develop a new found calm, confidence and capacity for effective stress regulation
Building self-esteem and confidence of a child by helping them see their strengths and talking through how to handle situations.
Assisting children to build on their strengths and bring creativity, joy and warmth into their relationships. Helping build their confidence and self-esteem, including talking about how to handle difficult situations.
Offering support and guidance to parents about protecting their children’s emotional well-being through the process of divorce and separation
Supporting parents and carers to help their child express difficult feelings and know how to respond when they do