Welcome to our summer article on coping with transitions in education. Many children and young people will be moving from one school to another, moving to 6th form, college or university in the next few weeks. Coping with change is often a struggle for many people and even if it’s something we have anticipated positively […]
Mental Health at University – March 2024
Welcome to our March article on mental health at University. Starting university can be a wonderful and exciting experience, but it can also bring its own unique challenges. It’s natural to feel nervous or overwhelmed during the first few weeks at university, and it can be a while before you feel like you’ve found your […]
Anti-bullying week – 13 to 20 November 2023
This week is anti-bullying week. Bullying can take many forms and often subtle this can cause such a devastating impact on us. As someone who has experienced bullying both at work and in relationships, I would like to share my personal story in the hope this may benefit someone else reading this. I am an […]
Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender for Young People
This is a huge topic and anxiety around understanding the needs of young people and their views on sexual orientation and gender is something we work with frequently. A person’s sexual orientation, or sexuality, is the part of their identity that relates to who they find attractive/who they fancy. Although it’s in the […]
Supporting Young People Returning To School After Lockdown
After being off school for so long, it is only natural that many young people will be worried about returning to school. There are many reasons why returning to school may feel difficult and young people may experience a range of emotions including anxiety, worry, panic, sadness, irritability and fear. A number reasons contributing to […]