What Is Self-Harm? Self-harm is a deliberate act of harming the surface of the body through cutting or burning. But can also include destructive and dangerous behaviour such as misuse of alcohol or drugs. It is more common for people to think of self-harm as cutting and although any life-threatening injuries may occur, they are… Read More What Is Self-Harm?
How can we set our teens up for success in life? By teaching them how to set goals, be organised and manage their time better. These skills will help teens improve their self-confidence and motivation while in school but it will also give them some great skills for college, work and life in general. Mindset,… Read More What Are Some Of The Keys To Success For Teens?
One of the best things we can do as parents is to help our teens feel empowered. It isn’t easy if you already have a teen that is feeling depressed, anxious or despondent but never be afraid to as for help from your GP or local services. For me, empowering teens begins long before they… Read More How To Help Empower Your Teen
What Is Inner Child Work? Both Jung and Freud referred to the inner child in their work. Jung referred to it as the puer or puella complex and Freud as the unconscious part of ourselves. It became known as the “inner child” through pop psychology and the self-help movement. The inner child is seen as… Read More What is Inner Child Work?
For adults and children alike, grieving is an important part of accepting that a loved one has died. Sometimes it can be about dealing with parents separating or divorcing, dealing with traumatic events (PTSD) or coming to terms with a disability or a major health diagnosis. For kids, having a caring adult who will guide… Read More Helping your child deal with grief.
I’ve been asked by a mother to talk about what happens when you go to 3rd level (PLC (Post Leaving certificate Course), college or university) if you have a disability and how to access services. I’m sure there are many others out there who wish to know this answer not just for themselves but also… Read More Accessing Services In 3rd Level With A Disability.
Divorce and separation can be very difficult for all those concerned but imagine being a child during this time. They don’t get a say. Nor do they get to have all the information we as adults do. It’s hard enough for the adults concerned but for children, it can be extremely tough when your parents… Read More Tips To Help Children With Separation And Divorce.
Parents have their own problems and these can be made worse if you don’t get a good night’s sleep, so I do get many questions about sleep and children. This is such a huge question as it encompasses a lot of information from sleep-deprived parents tips to establishing a bedtime routine to problems with night terrors… Read More How To Help Your Children To Sleep Better?
What is dyspraxia or DCD? Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is commonly known as Dyspraxia in the UK and Ireland. It is a hidden disability affecting fine and/or gross motor coordination in children and adults. It can also be know as the Clumsy Disorder, Motor Learning Problem or Sensory Processing Disorder. As children grow their difficulties… Read More What Is Dyspraxia/DCD?
What Is ADHD/ADD? ADHD means Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD means Attention Deficit Disorder. ADHD/ADD are a medical/neurobiological condition. The brain’s neurotransmitter chemicals, noradrenalin and dopamine, do not work properly. It is a genetic and long-term condition which affects learning and behaviour and possibly continues into adulthood. ADHD is more common in boys than girls,… Read More What is ADHD/ADD?
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