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Wins from 2023 and goals for 2024

Wishing everyone a happy 2024 and reflecting on the lessons taken forward from 2023. Such an enriching time (and a very hot humid summer here). Thanks heavens for air-conditioning!!Shared wisdom from the last 12 months that can enhance therapy :- Skills learnt about...

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Consolidating and planning for the New Year

As January races away from us already - its a good time to 1) reflect on past experiences and learning,2)  look towards new challenges and inspirations and to 3) savour each moment as we go! So much was shared and learnt in 2022 - notably more awareness of the...

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Inspirations

An exciting delivery happened this week! It was a parcel with the book "All about Dyspraxia - understanding Developmental Coordination Disorder" by local author Kathy Hoopman - a beautifully illustrated insightful (and gently humorous) book about living with...

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‘Listen’ the key to successful parenting

I'm keen to share the latest great book that a webinar on positive parenting uncovered : "Listen" by Patty Wipfler and Tosha Schore M.A. Its a gem with a clear and simple message ie "Five simple tools to meet your everyday parenting challenges" with many real-life...

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Reflections on 2017 highlights   So many new learnings in 2017 :- I always learn the most valuable information from my clients (and their families) – what works for them, their creative solutions, what new challenges arise – every year a greater depth of...

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Meltdowns

I'm hoping I can add a visual from ''No more meltdowns' by Jed Baker PhD, which I read some years ago and have just come across again.  It was worth revisiting as it has some practical strategies for managing 'meltdowns' and a four-step model : 1 Accepting and...

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Superheroes

Be a superhero! Kids just love superheroes!  They can be inspiring and motivating for them.  Recently the teacher of one little guy that I had been working with told me that he hadn't been comfortable in using the 'special' supportive pencil that I had organised for...

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Eat – move – sleep

​These three key  daily living activities are vital to a balanced lifestyle and optimal performance (for children and for adults). Good nutrition is a regular topic in the media, and an emotive area for parents - if they have a 'picky' eater or a child who...

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Mindfulness and gratitude

​Two buzz words and powerful tools in our mental health through the ages - I'm working on using both in therapy as much as possible - this article is very relevant in pointing out the benefits of gratitude:​ Evidence is mounting that gratitude makes a powerful impact...

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Attachment and relatedness

​This topic seems always relevant - especially for babies and young children, but also right across the lifespan At a recent OT meeting, we had a great presentation by Catherine Daly, who had very pertinent and up-to-date information on attachment and related issues....

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Motivating children – and people of all ages

​I've had the opportunity to attend some very exciting and illuminating presentations this year on this topic - which have helped to validate my experience and way of thinking and working, as well to shape future ​professional and personal interactions. The first was...

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Using a Yoga hammock

​A great new addition to my therapy centre has just ben installed  - a "Yogapeutics" hammock! I've been waiting for its delivery for some time now (after discovering the resource through Pinterest).  Lots of others must have also discovered Lindsey's site - as there...

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Art in Occupational Therapy

​I am enthusiastic about this topic now, as yesterday I attended the same-named great workshop run by Megan Shiel, Art Therapist and Dialectical Behavour Therapist.  Right from Teacher's college days when I loved our textbook on Creative & learning development, I...

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Holiday recharging – important for development

​School holidays can be a great time for both children and their parents to  take time to recharge and relax.  Sometimes children's development seems to consolidate/progress better at holiday time. John Medina's just updated 2014 edition of "Brain Rules" notes the...

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