5 ways to reduce anxiety as lockdown eases
Are you feeling anxious about the easing of lockdown restrictions?
Blog Entries
Five ways to transition out of lock-down
As the restrictions ease, it is normal to feel anxious and worried about what the future may hold. In this article, Beverly Landais considers five strategies to help you transition out of lock-down and into a new way of living.
Why do kids do what they do?
The way our children act often means they are trying to tell us something. If we only think the worst of bad behaviour we are likely to miss what’s really going on. Written by creator of the Ollie Model and Ollie Coach, Ali Knowles.
6 Grief myths that stop you from healing.
After talking to Suzy Walker on Thursday about grief and loss on the Psychologies Facebook page I thought I would post this blog again on how our language around grief and loss holds us back from healing.
Keep it happy! Bring on the tears…
“Our tears are precious, necessary, and part of what make us such endearing creatures.” David Richo. Written by trainee Ollie Coach, Deborah Stephenson
Keep it simple – and save money
Are we giving our children too much in the material sense? The simple things in life, our time and interaction with our children is so much more valuable and important to them in the long run. Written by Ollie Coach, Belinda Wells
Living with a hidden disability
As a young girl there was always this feeling of loss, like something was missing from within me, I felt confused because of the way people treated me and even now I frequently feel invisible. Written by Ollie Coach, Sangeeta Handa
What small acts of kindness will you do today?
Research shows that kindness is an antidote to isolation and creates a sense of belonging. It helps reduce stress, brings a fresh perspective and deepens friendships. Small acts of kindness can have a big impact on your wellbeing as well as others.
Keep it happy! Going a bit silly.
“If you never did you should. These things are fun and fun is good!” Dr Seuss. Written by trainee Ollie Coach, Deborah Stephenson
Ditch the Homework ?
If your kids are like mine – they hate homework. And being in a home-schooling environment makes it a double deal for children and so by default for us!! At the end of the day – Life skills and Children’s Emotional Wellbeing is so much more important. Written by Ollie Coach, Belinda Coach
