EMDR and associated trauma therapy is a toolkit for managing the difficulties that come from difficult memories or feelings associated...

Going to school can be difficult for anyone. Some young people love education and are delighted to be there, but some can dread it. When...

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Did you see “This is Going to Hurt”, the BBC series based on Adam Kay’s book about life as a junior doctor supporting women giving birth?...

I recently heard some fantastic news from friends, who have finally welcomed their new baby into the world. I am delighted for them, but...

[This article was written by a 15 yr old - we think it's unmissable! - ACS] Epic Failures Thomas Edison was told by his tutors that he...

How to expand your comfort zone. This video contains a model to show how we can learn and develop when things are challenging.

This is a short exercise to prevent self-harm. "Before you do anything else, take 5 minutes to BREATHE". Clinical Psychologist shows you how

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It is tricky to know how to react when someone says they thinking about hurting themselves. Here are some ideas about how to support them.

Here's a handy guide to dealing with nightmares so that everyone can get a good night's sleep. It’s a Nightmare: one way to help get a...

Young people do this already They talk about the next generation as being 'digital natives'. Our young people grew up with the internet,...

You always knew exercise was good for you - but did you know how much it improves mental health? Fight or Flight Stress Reponse We...

“I thought there was something bothering her, but she wouldn’t talk about it..." Dr Helen Care shares a technique for getting teens to talk

Starting school for the first time is a big step for all children. Most will manage it smoothly. But even those that struggle can be...

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Body language that says it for you Looking confident and being confident are often very similar. No-one feels confident all the time in...

When is a lie not a lie? Have you heard of Julia Donaldson’s book, ‘Tiddler’ – the fish with the big imagination, "who blew small bubbles...

“Play is the answer to the question, ‘How does anything new come about?’” ~ Jean Piaget I Don't like it! Have you spent an hour cooking...