The Kind Centre

The Kind Centre making sure children, caregivers and other professionals learn how to handle big feelings.

Here’s what lights me up: helping a child to work through their feelings in a way that feels non-confrontational while providing them with the space to practice new skills. If you are a professional I offer many CPD accredited courses on: trauma, working with children, child abuse and self-development so feel free to contact me so we can see how I can help you serve those you work with better!

⏰ Take time for meYou need to look after yourself, schedule time for yourself and focus on something that’s going to fee...
12/09/2025

⏰ Take time for me
You need to look after yourself, schedule time for yourself and focus on something that’s going to feed your soul.

🗂️Leave work at work
Leave the files on your desk. Don’t check your emails over the weekend. Don’t spend your Saturday doing “just a little work”.

🧍‍♂️🧍‍♀️Plan to see a friend
Schedule a coffee. Or a phone call. Or a lunch. Make time to see someone who filled your cup.

🌱 Learn something new
Watch a TedTalk on something people have mentioned. Read an article on something you’ve never heard of before. Click on a documentary that challenges your thoughts.

🙇🏻‍♀️ Practice Gratitude
Sometimes we forget to see all the things around us. The things we need to be grateful for. An attitude of gratitude is very important and can change your entire day. So try it.

And the most important reminder: be kind to yourself 💛

I’m new to the supervision space. It’s one I LOVE but I’m always learning and suddenly I realised I am always starting o...
11/09/2025

I’m new to the supervision space. It’s one I LOVE but I’m always learning and suddenly I realised I am always starting our sessions the same way 🙃 so I’ve been trying out these opening lines and I thought I’d share them with you-

Sometimes trying something new work and sometimes it flops but you know what? I’m also learning and growing! 🌱 so test these out and see if they help you 💛

How many times do we feel like we need to apologise for not being “okay”. As if we are inconveniencing people with our f...
08/09/2025

How many times do we feel like we need to apologise for not being “okay”. As if we are inconveniencing people with our feelings, taking up space, irritating others because we aren’t put together. 💭

I know it’s the start of the week and you’re feeling some feelings, so take this as a reminder. 🤍

It’s okay if:
You are overthinking or you feel sad and you don’t know the answer (yet). Maybe you’re not energetic or you feel insecure today or don’t know what to do! Maybe you made a mistake and you haven’t figured out the lesson so you’re struggling to stay positive- maybe you need to take a step back.

Be kind to yourself. It’s okay. 💛

I know living in your brain can feel tough sometimes.It can feel like every thought is true.But not all thoughts are fac...
05/09/2025

I know living in your brain can feel tough sometimes.
It can feel like every thought is true.
But not all thoughts are facts.

You get to slow down and notice.
You get to say, “this thought hurts, I need to be kinder to myself.”
You get to remind yourself, “I’ve survived hard things before.”
You get to choose a low effort day when you need it.

Challenging your thoughts doesn’t mean ignoring them.
It means reminding yourself you are more than what your brain says.
Be kind to yourself 💛

Take this as your midweek reminder. Uncertainty is scary but it’s also where magic, possibilities and hope lives ✨
03/09/2025

Take this as your midweek reminder. Uncertainty is scary but it’s also where magic, possibilities and hope lives ✨

Sometimes in supervision I catch myself masking. I use humor, quick answers, or shift the focus, even when something hea...
02/09/2025

Sometimes in supervision I catch myself masking. I use humor, quick answers, or shift the focus, even when something heavier is sitting underneath. It feels easier to hide behind the “mask” than to say the real thing out loud 🎭

Now that I get the opportunity to supervise others I’ve picked up on it and so I’ve started asking these questions in supervision 🙇🏻‍♀️

Over time, I’ve realized those moments are often the most important. They’re the places where growth happens, but only if I’m brave enough to pause and name what’s going on. 🌱 so I’m encouraging my supervisees to do the same ☀️

I’ve learned to ask myself and them: Are we laughing because it’s uncomfortable? Am I giving short one-liners because it feels safer than being honest? What are you really feeling?

Supervision is meant to hold all of that. The masks, the discomfort, and eventually, the truth underneath. 🙃

It’s tough to be vulnerable and reflective so let’s be give ourselves the opportunity to practice this and be kind while we do it 💛

Mondays are like a fruit salad. Delicious and filled with good intentions but you never quite know what you’re going to ...
01/09/2025

Mondays are like a fruit salad. Delicious and filled with good intentions but you never quite know what you’re going to get 💁🏻‍♀️ just like our feelings, we trust that what we feel needs to get pushed aside so we can “get on with it” BUT let’s touch base and see what it’s trying to tell us.

🍋 Anger says: check your boundaries.
🫐 Sadness says: cry it out.
🍋‍🟩 Anxiety says: breathe.
🍓 Shame says: be kind to yourself.
🥥 Emptiness says: create.

Each feeling, like each fruit, brings its own flavor and message. None of them are “bad,” they’re all part of the mix.

So today, let yourself taste it all, notice what’s there, and check in with what you may need to do.

Be kind to yourself 💛

It’s Friday and I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle to keep my head around what to do when. I saw this tren...
29/08/2025

It’s Friday and I don’t know about you, but sometimes I struggle to keep my head around what to do when. I saw this trend online and thought I’d share it here. What if each day had its own spark?

A little rhythm to guide your week. A little less brain power to spend. A little more something to look forward to 👀

✨ Plan it Monday
Look at the week ahead. Plan, prepare, and set yourself up for success. Get the “stuff” out of the way so you can breathe easier.

🌿 Try it Tuesday
Try something new. A different coffee order, a new outfit, or a fresh activity. Keep life interesting by making small shifts. Try a new recipe. Go wild 🤪

💃 Wiggle Wednesday
Move your body. Dance in the kitchen, stretch at your desk, or walk the dogs. Midweek movement lifts the fog and helps you feel you’re not just stuck in one place all the time.

🤔 Think More Thursday
Challenge your brain. Read a page, watch a video, or learn about something curious. Right now I’m deep into sharks… and wow. You should go watch a video on them- or don’t, depends on what you plan on doing for holidays 😉

✅ Finalize Friday
Instead of leaving it for Monday, wrap it up now. Close those tabs in your brain and clear space for the weekend. You can do it!

🌸 Slow Saturday
Resist the urge to go, go, go. Slow mornings and real rest count as productivity too.

🌅 Sunrise Sunday
Not talking about waking up early! It’s about starting your week on the right foot, setting your tone, and shaping your own goals.

Daily themes help children (and us) know what to expect, find joy in routine, and make ordinary days feel special 💛
Be kind to yourself. Don’t think you have to do it all at once, you can just do one day but I want you to see if it can help. Regardless, happy weekend!

Just wanted to remind you that progress can mean growth and adding to your plate but progress can also mean cutting back...
23/08/2025

Just wanted to remind you that progress can mean growth and adding to your plate but progress can also mean cutting back and winding down to what you can handle and what you can manage.

The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. Patience is tough. Some of the seeds you plant will grow in...
18/08/2025

The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. Patience is tough. Some of the seeds you plant will grow into things you didn’t expect and maybe didn’t even want. But every season of growth teaches you something, even the ones that feel uncomfortable. 🌱

Waiting feels heavy because you don’t see the roots forming. You don’t see the strength being built underground. But the process is still happening. Trust it. Keep watering your efforts. Keep showing up for yourself. 🌦️

The fruit will come. And sometimes what grows is not what you asked for, but exactly what you needed. 🍏

Not every thought deserves to run your day. Pause, question, and reframe. ⛅️ Here are 8 ways to challenge unhelpful thin...
15/08/2025

Not every thought deserves to run your day. Pause, question, and reframe. ⛅️

Here are 8 ways to challenge unhelpful thinking so you can respond with clarity instead of fear:

😧 What is the worst thing that could happen if my thought was true?
This helps you see if the fear is realistic or exaggerated. Often the worst case is not as bad as it first feels.

💁🏻‍♀️What would a friend say about this thought?
A trusted friend might offer perspective you can’t see when you are in the middle of stress.

💭 What would I say if a friend had this thought?
It is easier to be kind and rational when speaking to others. Try giving yourself the same compassion and logic.

📅 Will this matter in a day, a week, a month, or a year?
This puts the situation into perspective and helps you decide if it deserves your energy right now.

😌 Have I dealt with something like this before?
Remembering past challenges can remind you of your ability to cope and adapt.

🙇🏻‍♀️ What would help me right now?
Focus on actions that will support you in the moment, whether that’s rest, problem-solving, or talking to someone.

⚖️ What are the chances it actually happens?
Most feared outcomes are less likely than we think. Look at the evidence.

☝🏼 Does my thought start with “I must,” “I should,” or “I have to,” and is it really that way?
These words often signal rigid thinking. Ask yourself if there is another, more flexible way to see it.

Challenging your thoughts does not mean ignoring your feelings. It means checking if your mind is giving you the full picture, so you can respond in a way that is balanced and fair to yourself. Be kind to yourself 💛

You don’t have to be efficient. You have to survive the day 💛 Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is the “boring” th...
12/08/2025

You don’t have to be efficient. You have to survive the day 💛

Sometimes the smartest thing you can do is the “boring” thing. 😴

I read somewhere about a woman who was exhausted but kept going back and forth in her head. “I need to pack the dishwasher… but if I pack it too full, things won’t wash properly… then I’ll have to run another load… but the idea of doing two loads feels overwhelming.” 🧼

Someone told her, “Then just run the dishwasher twice.”

It sounds boring. It feels “lazy”. It sounds like the opposite of productive. But the truth is, sometimes when your energy is low, you need to choose the option that makes life easier, even if it’s not the most “efficient.” Being “boring” can save you time, energy, and decision-making power for things that actually matter. 💁🏻‍♀️

Here’s what that might look like:

🌦️ Inside outfit, outside outfit
One for home, one for leaving. No thinking, no fuss. You cut out the mental load of deciding what to wear every time.

🧽 Run the dishwasher twice
If it’s still dirty, press start again. Done. It’s quicker than rewashing by hand and removes the guilt of “doing it wrong.”

💌 Delete Gmail off your phone
Emails can wait. You stop the constant pull to check and free up mental space.

🍊 Basic self-care
Eat. Drink water. Sleep. Repeat. The unglamorous basics keep you steady.

🧺 Clean clothes basket
Skip the folding marathon. If it’s clean, it’s ready to wear.

✨ Turn off notifications
Protect your attention. Peace and quiet is underrated.

🍝 Standard meal
Have a default dinner for busy nights. It ends the daily “what’s for dinner” debate. In fact eat it every night. There problem solved 😉

We fight so hard against being “boring” because we think life has to be exciting all the time. But sometimes boring is exactly what your body and mind need. Be boring. Be kind to yourself 💛

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