Hands off? challenging the touch taboo in education and care contexts
Why the issue of touch is so important Affective touch is a powerful medium for conveying empathy between people, for…
Where are the EPs? Theresa May, mental health and schools
The focus on schools and the workplace is much needed, as is the attention to addressing stigma and the transformation…
Rethinking mental distress in children
Thinking of your child as behaving badly disposes you to think of punishment. Thinking of your child as struggling with something…
Gender equality education supporting children’s wellbeing – a T.I.G.E.R case study
Since 2013 T.I.G.E.R (Teaching Individuals Gender Equality and Respect) has been delivering workshops which offer a safe space for young people…
Struggling with a monster: acceptance and commitment therapy with anxious students
Mia (not her real name) is fourteen and she and I are sitting in a small intervention room off one…