Mindful Coherence

11/05/2026

TRIGGER WARNING.

Check out my latest musings for adoptees.

11/05/2026

07/05/2026

Top Tip for parents of adolescents!

06/05/2026

Join our community of parents? Feel supported by a professional and other parents.
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04/05/2026

Anxiety? Much talked about. For parents and carers of adolescence it's a difficult time of year - exam season!

Do you understand anxiety?

27/04/2026

Why are we so quick to diagnose… instead of understand?

When our teenagers struggle, it’s natural to focus on what’s wrong. But often, what they need most isn’t correction—it’s connection.

Behind the behaviour is usually something deeper. And when we pause, stay curious, and respond with care and consistency, we create space for trust to grow.

Explore more here: https://mindfulcoherence.com/why-were-so-quick-to-diagnose-our-teens-when-whats-wrong-should-be-what-happened/

24/04/2026

Do you ever find yourself, as a parent, wondering how little you really know about your adolescent?

I’m Amanda, a family and adolescent psychotherapist, and on 28 April I’m inviting you to join me for a live webinar where I’ll share some top tips into understanding your adolescent.

28 April | 12:30pm (UK time)
Book your space: https://mindfulcoherence.com/product/parenting-adolescent-module-1-pa1-2/

24/04/2026

Do you feel like your teenager has suddenly changed?

One moment they’re open… the next they’re distant, emotional, or shut down.
What if this isn’t “bad behaviour”… but development?

On 28 April, join Amanda, family and adolescent psychotherapist, for a powerful session on understanding adolescent development, and what’s really happening inside your teen’s brain.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:
🌿 How the adolescent brain develops
🌿 Why it affects mood, decisions, and behaviour
🌿 How to respond with more clarity and confidence

28 April | 12:30pm (UK time)
Book your space: https://mindfulcoherence.com/product/parenting-adolescent-module-1-pa1-2/

22/04/2026

If you joined our free webinar on 13 April… thank you 🤍
We explored something many parents feel but struggle to explain 'why their teenager has changed'.

From mood shifts to withdrawal, to the push and pull of independence…
these moments can feel confusing and, at times, overwhelming.
But when we begin to understand what’s happening beneath the surface,
everything starts to make a little more sense.

Our 28 April webinar focuses on real solutions for your family. Join me as I share practical tools, guidance and a space to feel supported in your parenting journey. Much like family parenting counselling , but in a gentle, accessible format.
You’re not alone in this 🤍

15/04/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined our first Parenting Adolescents webinar.

Here's a quick recap, and what to take with you:

🌿 Build resilience, it becomes a lifelong strength
🌿 Ask what’s overwhelming them, not what’s wrong
🌿 Guide risk, don’t remove it
🌿 Connection before correction
🌿 Lead with connection, not control
🌿 Be firm, not harsh
🌿 Pause, regulate, then respond

Parenting teens is about staying connected, curious, and consistent.

Join us for the next webinar on the 28th April for the first of our adolescent series PA1: https://mindfulcoherence.com/product/parenting-adolescent-module-1-pa1-2/