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Jacob
Jacob is 3 years old and a lively, noisy little boy who loves the outdoors and messy play. His parents Lynn and Jason are becoming increasingly concerned about Jacob’s eating habits and his behaviour at mealtimes.
Freya
Freya is a sweet and clever eight year-old girl who loves to dance. She is very popular with all her friends. She lives with her mother Leean and her grandmother Amira. Since her parents separated a year ago, Amira has noticed that Freya worries a lot.
Josh
Josh is fifteen. He used to be a happy, carefree boy with a great sense of humour, always telling jokes. For at least six months he has been feeling that his life is out of control, and sometimes feels it is pointless.
Mini Parenting Course: End Emotional Explosions
Help your child manage their emotions by using the Cup Approach
The course is aimed at parents of 7-13 year-old children. However, parents of children who are slightly younger or older than this will also find that the information and techniques are highly relevant.
1 The Science Behind Emotional Explosions
Why do children have “Explosions” and “Meltdowns”? You will learn about the nervous system and how it influences behaviour. This knowledge will empower you to take action!
2 What is Filling Your Child’s “Cup”
You will learn about hidden and not-so-hidden “cup fillers” and why they cause emotional explosions.
3 How to Prevent Emotional Explosions
You will learn a number of practical strategies which you can begin to implement straight away
This mini course costs £15
Click here to register on End Emotional Explosions
Or click here to see our other parenting courses
Full Parenting Course – Calm and Connected
This parenting course is for you if:
- You have a pre-teen child (aged 8-12) who is struggling with their emotions and/or behaviour.
- You want to take practical steps to improve your child’s well-being.
- You want to equip your child with the skills to cope successfully with big emotions.
- You recognize that your current family life doesn’t fit with the vision you once had for family life and you want to do something about it.
- You are able to dedicate a few minutes per day over 5 weeks, or spread over a longer period if you prefer, to watch the videos and complete the exercises.
To find out more and to register Click here
Updated 14th April
Availability update
Opening: The clinic remains open
Availability for new families
Emotional / Behavioural Support: We are currently closed to new enquiries for general clinical support and would recommend that you try our parenting courses at theyarethefuture.co.uk or ACHIPPP
- We plan to reopen to new enquiries for emotional/behavioural support (except for children with autism) on Thursday 29th April
- We plan to reopen to new enquiries for emotional/behavioural support for children with autism in June.
Autism Assessments: We are currently full and will start taking names again from Tues 4th May
- Educational psychology: We are full for this current school year and will start arranging September assessments from Tues 4th May
24/7 helpline for any young person/ family in Bucks and Oxfordshire who have mental health concerns: 01865 904 998.
Updated 14th April
Availability update
Opening: The clinic remains open
Availability for new families
Emotional / Behavioural Support: We are currently closed to new enquiries for general clinical support and would recommend that you try our parenting courses at theyarethefuture.co.uk or ACHIPPP
- We plan to reopen to new enquiries for emotional/behavioural support (except for children with autism) on Thursday 29th April
- We plan to reopen to new enquiries for emotional/behavioural support for children with autism in June.
Autism Assessments: We are currently full and will start taking names again from Tues 4th May
- Educational psychology: We are full for this current school year and will start arranging September assessments from Tues 4th May
24/7 helpline for any young person/ family in Bucks and Oxfordshire who have mental health concerns: 01865 904 998.
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