Clarity Thinking

06/11/2025

As therapists we have to continuously engage in training and learning to ensure we are offering the best support to our clients.
Today we are excited to be joining the training offered by BEFT (British Emotionally Focussed Therapy Centre).

Most of our Family Therapy work at Clarity Thinking is with adult families who are trying to navigate their relationships with each other so this training will be great to support our work.

26/10/2025

This could be a game changer…….😂

18/10/2025

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

This week's topic:
The Child Brain Explained: How the Upstairs & Downstairs Brain Shape Behaviour, a Toolkit for Parents & Educators - available for only £3.75 until 3 November 2025
Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️

16/10/2025

When a child is smacked, their brain doesn’t learn — it defends.

Smacking triggers the brain’s alarm system, flooding it with stress hormones. The child shifts into survival mode — not reflection or learning. What they take away isn’t “I did something wrong”, but “I’m not safe.”

Brain-based parenting takes a different path. It understands that calm, connection and co-regulation are what truly shape behaviour. When a child feels safe, their thinking brain stays online — ready to learn, problem-solve and grow.

Safety teaches. Fear shuts down learning.

NOW AVAILABLE IN THE RESOURCE STORE - to accompany our series on social media.

The Child Brain Explained: How the Upstairs & Downstairs Brain Shape Behaviour, a Toolkit for Parents & Educators - available for only £3.75 until 3 November 2025

Electronic download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/the-child-brain-explained-how-the-upstairs-downstairs-brain-shape-behaviour-a-toolkit-for-parents-educators/ or via our Linktree Shop in Bio.

15/10/2025

Discipline means 'to teach,' not punish. When children feel unsafe, their brains can't learn. Reflecting on the need behind behavior can change how we respond.

26/09/2025

It’s been a fabulous two days with my colleague and friend from The Therapy Space. We came together to virtually join the Association of Family&Systemic therapists conference.

It was great to do this together so we could have rich conversations about what we were hearing and share ideas and thinking about our work.

As always it was a brilliantly organised event. We were particularly enthused and Dr Dwight Turners powerful and motivating keynote speech, The Long Walk to Freedom……..and yes we purchased the books to help us think more about his important ideas.

25/09/2025

Looking forward to a couple of days of rich conversations and learning at the AFT conference.

Myself and my colleague from The Therapy Space are joining online but together in the same room so we can think tothether about what we are hearing.

Image description: a decoration of colourful beads shaped into a tree with a prism which captures and scatters the morning sunlight.

18/09/2025

I’m seeing clients in our learning hub space today so I’ve got the screen saver on the tv while I’m doing admin in between clients.
It feels very calming in here today.

This makes me wonder what others have on in the background when they’re working 🤔

14/09/2025

Good morning! We love this cup that someone gave us 😁 perfect for a Sunday morning cup of tea.

Imagine description: white mug filled with tea. The mug has an image of a light bulb and writing which says, how many therapists does it take to change a light bulb? One, but the lightbulb has to want to change.

10/09/2025

https://youtu.be/MKQen95SWqE?feature=shared

This ***depreventionday, we’re sharing one important message: if you think someone might be suicidal, take action, interrupt their thoughts and show ...

10/09/2025

https://www.samaritans.org/support-us/campaign/world-su***de-prevention-day/

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about su***de prevention.

08/09/2025

Having spent years working in children’s mental health we know the value of the input from occupational therapists on the wellbeing of children and their families.
This sounds like a great opportunity to access an online course to support families 🫶

My journey hasn’t been straightforward.

I first graduated in forensic psychology, then deepened my knowledge with postgraduate training speech and language therapy. But it was occupational therapy where I finally found my home.

I worked in specialist schools, running behavioural intervention teams and delivering sensory integration in a specialist clinic. But behind the scenes, I was drowning in red tape, money-driven targets, and systems that didn’t see the wider impact on families. Some days left me in tears, so much so I almost walked away from the profession I loved.

I tried something new ......working in health promotion with unemployed adults. Then life took a turn. Against the odds, I fell pregnant with my first daughter, despite PCOS. Motherhood lit a fire in me. It reminded me what I’d always loved: supporting children and families.

That’s when Therapeeze was born. A space where I could do the work I believed in, not just supporting a child’s nervous system, but helping whole families understand behaviour, cope with burnout, and reconnect after the toughest moments.

But I knew not everyone needed (or could access) consultancy. I wanted my specialist knowledge to be truly accessible. That’s why I created The InnerMe Project: an online programme and community that brings my clinical expertise into real-life homes. Practical, neuro-affirming tools families can use daily to navigate meltdowns, big behaviours, burnout, and everything in between.

This isn’t about quick fixes or compliance charts. It’s about lasting change. It’s about connection, safety, and hope.

And this month I am proud to be launching my first 8 week InnerMe Programme where I guide families through understanding and responding to complex behaviours, helping them support their children to develop sensory and emotional awareness.

💙 From the tears of nearly giving it all up, to building something that truly makes a difference, this is the heart behind my work.

Kate xx