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04/09/2025

While many are posting photos of their child heading off to school, without them saying goodbye, I proudly walked into my daughter’s first day of college by her side. 💜

The path here hasn’t always been straightforward, but it has taught me lessons that I now share with the families & professionals I work with:

🌸 A child’s behaviour is communication — it deserves to be listened to.

🌸 It’s okay to choose a different path.

🌸 It’s okay for your child to still want you beside them

🌸 Advocacy matters — even if it means being the loudest voice in the room.

🌸 You may lose people or your place at a table, but your intuition and beliefs are worth holding onto.

And what a first day it was, filled with fresh air, learning about horses and their body language, and precious time together. 🐴💜

Standing strong together pays off.

For any family walking a different path, know that it always leads to something beautiful. 🌸

04/09/2025

✨ Thursday Reflections ✨

As this week prepares to draw to a close, I’ve been holding in mind all of my clients, each of you on such different journeys. 💛

Some of you are finding your way while staying home, some are preparing to step into a new school year group, and others are taking the brave leap into college, apprenticeships, or university. 🎓🌱

Every path is valid, every step is significant. Change…whether it feels exciting, uncertain, or both, is part of growth. Wherever you are right now, know that I see your courage and your effort. 🌿

Take a pause this weekend to breathe, rest, and acknowledge how far you’ve already come. You are moving forward in your own time, at your own pace.

With warmth,
Eliza, Halo & moon puppy’s 🌸

03/09/2025

👣 When Harry’s Feet Say No - my first children’s book….📚

It was written to shine a light on something so many families are living through in silence:

Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) school refuser, school anxiety, or school avoidance what ever you choose to name…

Every week, I meet children and families who feel forgotten by mainstream systems, battling not just school anxiety but also the weight of not being understood.

That’s why I’m using this space to share resources, conversations, and ideas that might help families, practitioners, and schools respond with more compassion and creativity.

💡 If you’re a teacher, practitioner, parent, or professional passionate about supporting children who are struggling to access education:

👉 Follow me here on LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-ward-dipchyp-hpd-nlp-mprac-a0b134125?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

👉 Let’s build a network where EBSA is better understood and families feel less alone

Because no child should feel invisible in their education journey.

03/09/2025

💛 Not Every Child is Going Back to School Today 💛

For many families, today marks the start of routines, classrooms, and school gates.
But for others, today looks very different.

Some children are at home, unable to return because of anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional distress. These children are not “school refusers” they are children in pain, whose bodies and minds are saying: “I don’t feel safe.”

If this is your child:

🌱 You are not alone.
🌱 Your child’s struggle is real and valid.
🌱 With the right understanding and support, healing and learning are possible.

At EW Therapy, I see you. I see your children. And I believe in a future where no child is left behind because school feels too hard. 🌈

02/09/2025

✨ Back to School Feelings ✨

As children return to school tomorrow, many will be full of excitement… while others may feel worry, dread, or even tummy aches. Both are completely normal. 💛

If your child is finding the return difficult, here are some gentle ways to support them:

🌱 Validate – “I can see this feels hard for you.”
🌱 Soften transitions – a favourite song, morning cuddle, or small routine can help.
🌱 Offer a bridge – a note in their pocket, a photo, or a reminder of something safe waiting at the end of the day.

Back to school is not just about uniforms and sharpened pencils, it’s about emotions, courage, and connection. Let’s remember, one small step at a time is enough. 🌈

💬 How does your child feel about tomorrow? Excited, worried, or a mix of both?

01/09/2025

Our Moon Puppies are officially 3 weeks old today!

• They’ll be starting their weaning journey this week with some gentle puppy mousse 🍼🥣

• They’re finding their feet, practicing standing up, still a little wobbly, but determined & getting quicker 🐶💫

•All eyes are know open & there starting to notice more noises, so curious about the world they have woken to 🌏🗺️

Watching them grow each day reminds me of the therapy space too: sometimes the first steps feel shaky, but every wobble is part of building strength, confidence, and independence.

Halo is doing amazing, and is being pampered by all of us ❤️

Love Eliza, Halo & her moon puppy’s 🐾🌸

31/08/2025

Cornwall never disappoints 💙 Met my newest great-nephew 👶, celebrated a special birthday 🎂🎉, wandered colourful gardens 🌸🌳, hit the beach 🐚 and even ended up in Bodmin Jail 🏰just visiting, promise!

Did you know this is my roots? 🌿

Being back always stirs childhood memories, sticky ice creams, sandy toes, and that carefree feeling you only get by the sea. 💫

A good reminder to slow down and enjoy life’s simple joys.

29/08/2025

I’m stepping away for a mini holiday this weekend visiting family ✨☀️🌊

Before I go, I just want to say a huge thank you , there are now 3,237 of you following along across all my platforms! 💚🙌

It honestly blows my mind to imagine all of you standing in one room 🏛️👥, supporting the work I do with children, families, adults & professionals🌱💫

Your encouragement and shares make such a difference, and I’m truly grateful 💕.

📚 Next week I’ll be sharing some exciting news about my book….so keep your eyes peeled 👀📖✨

I’ll be back on Monday with back to back client sessions 👩‍💼💬 and (of course) more puppy updates 🐶🐾💛

If you’d like to connect in more places (and make sure you don’t miss what’s coming), you can find me here:

✨ Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/elizaward_therapyigsh=YzEzazJtemxtbWVl&utm_source=qr
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✨ LinkedIn: 💼 https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliza-ward-dipchyp-hpd-nlp-mprac-a0b134125?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
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💫 If you enjoy this space, please do give me a follow on your favourite platform — and share with anyone who might need a little support and encouragement in their feed 🌈🤗.

Wishing you a calm, nourishing weekend 🌸☕💛

Love eliza, halo & her moon puppy’s x

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28/08/2025

✨ Who’s Looking After You? ✨

We’re so often the carers, the fixers, the organisers, the ones holding it all together. We check in on others, make sure they’re okay, and push through even when we’re running on empty.

But pause for a moment and ask yourself:

💭 Who’s looking after you?

It’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting for someone else to notice, to step in, to give us permission to rest. But here’s the truth: nobody else can give you the care your mind and body are asking for in quite the way you can.

👉 Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s self-responsibility.
👉 Rest isn’t weakness—it’s maintenance.
👉 Boundaries aren’t rejection—they’re protection.

You don’t need to wait for someone else to tell you it’s okay to slow down, to breathe, to take time for yourself. Give yourself that permission today. Because the strongest thing you can do is look after you.

🕊️ Be your own safe place first, so you can meet the world from a steadier ground.

Take care of you ❤️

25/08/2025

At 2 weeks old, our puppies are beginning to open their 👀 eyes, seeing the world for the very first time. Their movements are still 🤏 wobbly, their sounds still 🐶 soft, and they remain deeply dependent on the 💛 warmth and nurture around them.

This stage reminds us of something important in therapy and in life:

🌱 Growth often begins quietly.
🚶‍♀️ First steps rarely look steady.
🤝 Safety and connection make new beginnings possible.

Like the puppies, we don’t need to rush into independence or expect ourselves to be strong all at once. We simply need the right environment to open our eyes 👀, take in the world 🌍, and grow at our own pace 🕊️.

🐾 Gentle openings, wobbly steps, safe beginnings, this is where thriving begins ✨.

23/08/2025

Last night I finally got to live one of my biggest dreams ❤️

After missing out on tickets the first time, stepping into Wembley felt even more breathtaking.

The colours, the lights, the sound of thousands of voices singing together 🌈🎶… it was overwhelming in the most beautiful way. I cried, I I danced, I smiled, and for a few hours, it felt like pure magic.

Last night was my therapy too 😍 and today, I’m still in that beautiful bubble.

It reminds me so much of the therapy I get to share with you all ❤️. Sometimes stepping into the therapy room feels like stepping into your own bubble, a safe space away from the noise. A place where you can pause, breathe, and feel differently for a while.

And just like Coldplay sang, “Lights will guide you home…” 💡 you carry the calm, the hope, the light with you, even after you leave. Over time, those moments become part of everyday life too.

Therapy isn’t about escaping reality. It’s about finding your light again, and learning how to keep it shining. 🌟

21/08/2025

🌱 GCSE Results Day 🌱

Today, many young people are opening envelopes or emails that feel like they hold their whole future inside. For some there will be joy, for others relief, and for many, real disappointment.

As a therapist, I’m not sure I fully agree with the exam system as it stands.
Each year, I see the emotional impact on young people who feel defined by numbers and letters, even though exams only measure a tiny part of who they are. The pressure, the comparisons, and the sense of “success or failure” can leave long-lasting marks.

Exams don’t capture kindness, creativity, resilience, empathy, humour, or the countless strengths that make a person valuable and capable.

💛 So if today feels tough, please remember:

✨ Your grades don’t define you.
✨ There are many different ways to thrive and succeed.
✨ You are already more than enough.

To every young person and parent navigating results day, be gentle with yourselves. Whatever those results say, they are not the full story of who you are.

I’ll be sending all of you, and parents too, lots of beautiful grounding energy, my very best wishes, and hope that your next chapters unfold towards your dreams. ✨

I’m proud of you, be proud of you too ❤️

Love Eliza, halo & her beautiful moon pups x
EW Therapy