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The Little Elf Returns to School: turning to narrative in a pandemic
The ‘Little Elf and the Flowers of Hope and Bravery’ is a therapeutic story written to help primary aged children…
The ‘Little Elf and the Flowers of Hope and Bravery’ is a therapeutic story written to help primary aged children…
Increases in teenagers’ wellbeing during school closures
Last week research from the University of Bristol released a report on young people’s mental health during the covid-19 pandemic….
Last week research from the University of Bristol released a report on young people’s mental health during the covid-19 pandemic….
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How monsters wish to feel
One morning I woke with the resounding idea to write a children’s story to explain the concept of resilience to…
One morning I woke with the resounding idea to write a children’s story to explain the concept of resilience to…
A short introduction to narrative therapy
Narrative Therapy is non-blaming, respectful and sees people as experts in their own lives. A narrative therapy conversation is influential…
Narrative Therapy is non-blaming, respectful and sees people as experts in their own lives. A narrative therapy conversation is influential…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
