Safe Spaces with Sam

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Safe Spaces with Sam offers 1:1 therapeutic coaching and small group sessions for children, adolescents and their parents in key aspects of mental health and wellbeing.

13/10/2025

🌞🦋The last week Spaces HQ🦋🌞

🦋🌞 Testimonial🌞🦋One of my superstars recently completed their block of sessions and I couldn't be prouder of the progres...
12/10/2025

🦋🌞 Testimonial🌞🦋

One of my superstars recently completed their block of sessions and I couldn't be prouder of the progress they've made. They have built a toolbox of strategies to use going forward and have a great understanding of themselves now.

Coaching sessions can be booked as one off sessions, but a block is a good idea to ensure continuity and enough time to work on goals. I offer free 20 minute discovery calls to ask questions and see if I am the right fit for you or your child.

For more information about 1:1 coaching drop me an email to sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞Self harm is just attention seeking though, right?🌞🦋Have a read of this short blog I wrote, following a really success...
11/10/2025

🦋🌞Self harm is just attention seeking though, right?🌞🦋

Have a read of this short blog I wrote, following a really successful session coaching a self harming student.

If you have a young person in your family who is using self harm as a way to cope, or this is you, get in touch and we can work together to help change this.

Pop over to my website and drop me an email to receive a coaching information pack
http://safe-spaces.square.site
sam.safespaces@gmail.com

https://docs.google.com/document/d/126CMv-0dDjPdPtP81rmRFAmEQ4BTBho1Pz8tnU6oTkQ/edit

🦋🌞 What can I help with?🌞🦋You might be wondering what my scope of practice actually is.Having worked in the Pastoral sys...
10/10/2025

🦋🌞 What can I help with?🌞🦋

You might be wondering what my scope of practice actually is.

Having worked in the Pastoral system, as well as being a classroom teacher in a secondary school for many years, I have a very wide range of experience.

My level 4 child and adolescent mental health coaching diploma had 21 modules of learning. I am also a parent to two daughters, one of whom is neurodiverse. I have also now gone on to study a level 5 in therapeutic coaching techniques and am a level 5 parent coach.

So there aren't many situations that I can't deal with! However, these are the most common:

stress, anxiety, anger, worry, self harm, understanding myself, feelings and regulation, confidence and self esteem, boundaries, managing behaviour, emotional literacy.

This list is not exhaustive by any means. Please do get in touch for a coaching information pack at sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit my website for more details http://safe-spaces.square.site



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🦋🌞 Should we 'label' our children?🌞🦋I had a very thought provoking discussion with a parent recently about this very top...
09/10/2025

🦋🌞 Should we 'label' our children?🌞🦋

I had a very thought provoking discussion with a parent recently about this very topic and it's one I'm not fully sold on one way or the other to be honest. I think it is down to the circumstances of the individual child and whether or not their potential neurodivergence is having a negative impact on their life.

Here are both sides of the argument for you to ponder!

Labeling a child's neurodivergence can be life-changing!

*Benefits include:*

1. *Accurate support*: Targeted interventions and accommodations enhance learning and daily life. A school is much more likely to put things in place if there is a proper diagnosis.

2. *Reduced stigma*: Normalising neurodiversity fosters self-acceptance and confidence.

3. *Increased understanding*: Families, educators, and peers comprehend individual needs.

4. *Improved mental health*: Recognition alleviates frustration, anxiety, and low self-esteem.

5. *Empowerment*: Children develop self-advocacy skills and self-awareness.

6. *Access to resources*: Educational and therapeutic services become available.

While labeling a neurodivergence can provide support and accommodations, it's essential to acknowledge potential drawbacks:

1. *Stigma and bias*: Labels can perpetuate stereotypes and prejudice.

2. *Limiting expectations*: Labels may lead educators and parents to underestimate capabilities.

3. *Self-fulfilling prophecies*: Labels influencing self-perception and identity.

4. *Unnecessary stress*: the diagnosis process and labeling could potentially be overwhelming.

6. *Oversimplification*: Complex individuals reduced to a single label.

7. *Pressure to conform*: Emphasis on "fixing" rather than accepting.

It's got to be up to the individual child and their family to decide. If the potential neurodivergence is impacting their life negatively then it is definitely worth considering. Having the view of both sides helps them to make an informed decision.

Coaching can help the child and their families to understand their superpower brain and build up a toolbox of strategies to help them to regulate and navigate the tricky parts of their life

If you feel your child or teen would benefit from 1:1 coaching, drop me a message to sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site


🦋🌞A focus on sensory processing disorder 🌞🦋Those that know me know that this particular neurological condition was what ...
08/10/2025

🦋🌞A focus on sensory processing disorder 🌞🦋

Those that know me know that this particular neurological condition was what sent us to seek out help from the amazing Nicola Edwards and ultimately led to my journey to become a mental health coach.

I know a lot of parents with children who suffer with this condition, but it isn't talked about and it definitely isn't understood.

To a bystander it can look like fussiness, pandering or even bad parenting. A classic example of this is being questioned as to why your child is wearing pretty much summer clothes in winter, no they're not cold and yes we have tried to get them to wear another layer, believe me!

Have a read of this article I found a few years back now which resonated with us. It really helped to understand how their little brains see things.

https://www.understood.org/en/articles/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-child-with-sensory-processing-issues?fbclid=IwAR34OBpqNNnwus3JLSp0nIWBZrWdVFkkFEtIBsOD_t20RxofHkul5hrmzpo

Coaching helped us to be able to understand and cope with the condition. If you would like to find out more drop me an email to sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit my website http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞Perfectionism🌞🦋I recently completed an amazing masterclass on recognising and helping children and teens with perfecti...
07/10/2025

🦋🌞Perfectionism🌞🦋

I recently completed an amazing masterclass on recognising and helping children and teens with perfectionist traits. I may or may not have recognised myself in some of them! It's another fantastic string to my bow in helping my superstars navigate their way through life and striving to become the best version of themselves.

While striving for excellence can lead to great achievements, perfectionism often comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some common traits to recognize:

1. **All-or-Nothing Thinking**: Seeing things in black-and-white, rather than shades of gray. A single mistake can feel like a total failure.

2. **Fear of Making Mistakes**: Perfectionists often avoid taking risks to evade potential errors, which can hinder personal and professional growth.

3. **Unrealistically High Standards**: Setting goals that are nearly impossible to achieve can lead to chronic dissatisfaction and burnout.

4. **Overly Critical Self-Talk**: Constantly berating oneself for not achieving "perfection" can create a toxic cycle of self-doubt and anxiety.

5. **Procrastination**: Ironically, the desire to be perfect can lead to putting things off indefinitely, as the fear of not meeting high standards looms large.

6. **Difficulty Accepting Compliments**: Instead of basking in praise, perfectionists often downplay their accomplishments, feeling they just don’t measure up.

7. **Strained Relationships**: High expectations can extend to others, leading to tension or conflict in personal and professional interactions.

If you feel any of these traits could be hindering your child or teen, get in touch with me sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞In case you missed my live earlier 🌞🦋I officially launched my anxiety workbook this morning during my live and have al...
06/10/2025

🦋🌞In case you missed my live earlier 🌞🦋

I officially launched my anxiety workbook this morning during my live and have already received such positive comments, so thank you.

It's something I've been working on for a good while now, to offer some help to those children and teens who, for whatever reason can't make it to a coaching session.

This workbook is designed to help with anxiety by way of educating on what it is, what the cause is for them and strategies to help ease it.

When you purchase it from my digital shop you will get the pdf file to download the booklet and a loom video recording of me guiding you through how to best use each page. It was important to me to include the instructional video so you weren't left with a booklet and that's it.

As a special offer to celebrate I am offering a 10% discount with the code GET10. You can get your copy here

https://shop.beacons.ai/safespaceswithsam/f9cfb756-1d2f-493d-ab8f-81695a308b41

For more information about 1:1 coaching for you or your child drop me a message to sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

🦋🌞It's a proud moment day today🌞🦋As some will know I've been working with some of my superstars recently to prepare them...
06/10/2025

🦋🌞It's a proud moment day today🌞🦋

As some will know I've been working with some of my superstars recently to prepare them for their residential trip and I'm very very pleased and proud to say that they went off this morning, excited and ready to make the most amazing memories and come back more resilient and confident.

A big well done to all of you, I can't wait to hear all about it very soon.

06/10/2025

🦋🌞 Launching my new anxiety pack🌞🦋

06/10/2025

🦋🌞I love my job! 🌞🦋

🦋🌞Did you know that our brains can’t actually tell the difference between reality and imagination? 🌞🦋This is why metapho...
05/10/2025

🦋🌞Did you know that our brains can’t actually tell the difference between reality and imagination? 🌞🦋

This is why metaphorical stories and positive affirmations are such powerful tools and why my level 5 qualification is such a great addition to my coaching tools. I love writing personal metaphorical stories for my superstar clients..

When we engage with inspiring narratives or repeat empowering statements, our minds absorb these messages as if they were true experiences. This can boost our confidence, reshape our beliefs, and help us visualise success!

So next time you read an uplifting story or repeat a positive affirmation, remember: you're not just dreaming—you're training your brain to manifest your best self!

For more information about 1:1 coaching drop me a message to sam.safespaces@gmail.com or visit http://safe-spaces.square.site

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