Damien McKenna Child Therapy

05/06/2020

Such a simple exercise with far reaching benefits. Making slime and other sensory products helps children get in touch with their sense of touch, process their feelings and manage complex feelings like shame and guilt.

05/06/2020

Every technique will not work for every child. That's why if you have 37, one or two just might work!

Imagine you are driving in the car. You look in the rearview mirror and see your child trying to shrink into her seat.“What’s wrong?” you ask.“I don’t want to go to the birthday party.”“But you’ve been excited all week. There will be cake and games and a bounce house. You love all of...

05/06/2020

Lego can play a huge part in many children's development. This article highlights the reasoning behind the different types of play and how to resource children that informs my work as a child psychologist.

Toy company funds research suggesting educational development can be hindered by early formal schooling. So are UK schools getting it wrong?

05/06/2020

Therapy can be a wonderful way to build resilience and in turn help children increase their self esteem and confidence. Here are some ways parents can do that on a daily basis!

All kids are capable of extraordinary things. By building resilience in children, we can give them the skills to thrive through challenge and adversity.

05/06/2020

Interesting article...

Instead of insisting they ‘do’ something or pushing them to make friends, let them daydream

05/06/2020

Research suggests that young people rarely have a sense of purpose—but we can take steps to help them cultivate it.

05/06/2020

It’s a condition of entry into the human race that we’re going to make mistakes. Sometimes they will be epic. When mistakes or failure happen, there are two ways to deal with it. We can let our imperfections drive into our core like rusty nails, or we can allow ourselves to feel ‘enough’ des...

05/06/2020

A new international study suggests that parents who employ challenging parent behavioural (CPB) methods – active physical and verbal behaviours that encourage children to push their limits – are likely protecting their children from developing childhood anxiety disorders.