ThinkWise

07/05/2025

Some support during exam season

29/10/2024

If you have a teen with ADHD here's a free webinar 💜

Exam Stress & Teens: What to expect and how to help

29/10/2024

"I can't believe I've got my happy, confident little girl back. She's no longer talking about wanting to kill herself, she's gone back to school with confidence and surprisingly she's made new friends. I'm amazed at the difference just a few small changes have made and I can't thank you enough"
- BT

This testimonial came after a focused single session of therapy. Mum left with an action plan and resources to support her and her child and after 6 weeks of implementation this is what she said.

If you would like a free, no obligation chat to find out if I can help you and your child book a consultation here:

https://app.10to8.com/book/toaxnirahebaducydo/

17/10/2024

Resist the urge to tell your child everything is going to be ok when they are anxious.

I get it, as a parent, it's so hard seeing your child struggle and all you want to do is give them a big cuddle and tell them there's nothing to worry about.

Whether it's monsters under the bed, the dark, being away from you, what's happening at school, what others think or anything at all their brain have them convinced that they are not ok and no amount of telling them otherwise will convince them.

Reassurance works for a little bit but, if you have an anxious child, you'll know what I mean when I say they become little reassurance seeking addicts. Over time reassurance stops making them feel better and they need more and more of it to get relief from the little anxiety gremlin in their head.

Now, I'm not saying don't reassurance at all. I'm saying, do it differently.

Firstly, validate how their feeling:

💜 I can see you feel really anxious.
💜 If I thought that was going to happen I'd probably feel anxious too.
💜 I feel like that when......
💜 It feels awful, doesn't it. I hate it when I'm anxious because I feel sick/like I can't breathe etc

Then, ask questions:

💜 You know, what you think could happen I guess. But, if it didn't how else could it turn out?
💜 If that did happen what could you do?
💜 Have you had similar worries before? How did that turn out? What did you do that made you feel better?

The aim is to help them feel like you're listening and really understand how they feel. As well as creating more flexible and independent thinking about the situation.

You'll be amazed what these small changes can achieve.

If you'd like more info on how I can help you help your anxious child, please get in touch.

10/10/2024

It’s 🌍

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PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de
Papyrus Hopeline: 0800 068 4141

Text SHOUT 85258 Shout
Young person text helpline

09/10/2024

I love it when Facebook memories pop up and remind me of the difference I can make to families.

09/10/2024

We often talk to ourselves in ways we would never talk to anyone else.

Pay attention to your inner dialogue and remember to be kind.

If you wouldn't say it to anyone else, don't say it to yourself 💜

07/10/2024

I feel really ill today. Have done for the last 4 days and can't seem to shift it.

Not looking for sympathy but just emphasising the need for self care.

Living with a chronic condition involving pain and fatigue, I often say "if I gave in every time I didn't feel great I'd never do anything".

And it's true. I have learned when and how to push through. What I haven't learned too well is when and how to give in and take care of myself.

As a result, downed by a nasty virus that would normally take a couple of days to get over, instead it's like my immune system has gone on holiday and left me to fight by myself!

So I'm currently fighting the urge to push through, keep working and instead I'm taking some time out to look after myself and indulge the need to rest and sleep.

⬇️ Not intentionally, but that pic is filtered because I had it in portrait mode - haven't got the energy or take another real one 😂

04/10/2024

Who doesn't love a freebie?

Grab my top tips for parents of anxious children here:
https://www.thinkwisepsychologicalwellbeing.com/f/freebie

Or visit my website for a range of free downloads to support children's mental health

https://thinkwisepwp.com/free-resources

Sign up for a free guide to child anxiety for parents. Learn proven strategies to support an anxious child.

01/10/2024

Are you/your child stuck on a never ending waiting list for mental health support?

Single Session Therapy could be the answer.

Thirty years of research shows that:

* the most common number of therapy sessions completed is 1.

* Upto 80% of people who choose a single session therapy approach report that their problem has been solved or much improved as a result of that single session.

* Results are maintained in follow ups of up to 8 years

That's how effective a single session can be.

Getting private therapy does not have to cost the earth. If one single session can make that much difference then what have you got to lose?

**SPECIAL OFFER**

As it is World Mental Health Day on 10th October I am offering this at a reduced price of just£69

To find out if it's suitable for you book a free consultation here:

https://app.10to8.com/book/toaxnirahebaducydo/

01/10/2024

Is your anxious child on an endless waiting list for mental health support?

Do you want to learn how to support them at home?

If you answered YES then this is for you.

Packed full of information and proven, practical strategies that really work for less than a cuppa of coffee.

Use code WMHD24 for a 50% discount

https://www.thinkwisepsychologicalwellbeing.com/courses/introduction-to-anxiety-ebook