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Why Your Child Might Seem Different at Home After Boarding School
Every summer, we hear a version of the same concern from parents: "my child seems different since they've been home."
It's a pattern worth understanding rather than worrying about. In our latest article, we explore the psychology of reverse culture shock in young people returning from boarding school, including the increase in risk-taking behaviour some parents notice, the friction between siblings adjusting to shared space again, and what actually helps in those first few we
When Control at Work Follows You Home: Parent Coaching for High-Achieving Parents
Many of the parents we support are senior professionals or high-performing athletes themselves, used to precision, control, and high standards in their own lives.
Those same instincts, when they follow a parent home, can quietly reshape family life without anyone intending it. Checking homework twice. Asking about revision before saying hello. Holding every outcome a little too tightly.
Our latest article looks at this pattern in detail and why it shows up so often among high
Boarding Staff Wellbeing: Why Capability Matters as Much as Care
We hear a lot about supporting boarding staff through better rotas and protected time off. Both matter. But they miss something important: whether staff have actually been given the skills for the emotionally demanding work they do every evening. Our new article looks at why boarding staff wellbeing depends as much on capability as on rest, why supervision belongs in boarding the way it already does in clinical professions, and what schools across the UK and Europe are starti
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Reframing Arthritis: How to Shift Perspective and Challenge Your Beliefs
Introduction: Living with arthritis can bring about a whirlwind of emotions and challenges, but it doesn't have to define your outlook on...
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Creating Life Balance: Tips to Manage Your Time Wisely
Do you often find yourself wishing for more hours in a day? Do you feel like you're constantly juggling your personal and professional...
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Feeling Annoyed? Here Are 4 Simple Ways To Let It Go
AKA How to practice the art of 'Not Holding On To Something That Is Annoying You' Be honest, you are currently humming along to Frozen's...
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What Labels Do You Give Yourself? (And Are They Empowering Or Limiting You?)
Earlier this year, a friend and I delivered a workshop to my wonderful alumni group. The topic was on boundaries and labels in coaching,...
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Three Steps Of Managing Change: How To Create Positive Endings & Powerful Beginnings
The recent changes in the UK monarchy have made me think about beginnings and endings; particularly the importance of ending well. It...
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Thriving Not Surviving: How To Create A Life You Don't Need To Escape From
In positive psychology, 'thriving' or 'flourishing' refers to feeling or functioning well over multiple domains of life (e.g., physical,...
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No Regrets: How To Live Your Values & Achieve Your Goals
Last week I attended a fantastic talk hosted by Action For Happiness. The guest was Dr Rangan Chatterjee and he was talking about the...
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The Secret To Improving Your Performance At Work? Get A Coach
When it comes to professional development there are many options; training, workshops, courses, mentoring and coaching. But which one...
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10 Positive Podcasts To Listen To On Your Walk To Work
As much as I recommend the benefits of practising mindfulness on your journey to work - noticing the sights and changing seasons, playing...
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Group Coaching Vs. Individual Coaching: Which Is Best?
Is there a difference between individual and group coaching? Definitely. I will explain the main differences between the two, and how to...
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5 Reasons You Should Identify Your Values BEFORE Setting Resolutions
Happy New Year! I hope you are feeling the exciting energy of the fresh start 2022 offers you, and are filled with optimism for the...
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5 Tips To Stop Feeling Stuck And Find Your Purpose In Life
Contents 0 - How Satisfied Are You At Work? 1 - Identify Your Personal Core Values (And Live By Them!) 2 - Explore Your Character...
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10 Problems Caused By Low Self-Esteem
We are constantly told to ‘believe in yourself,’ (something I am guilty of saying too!) as the path to accomplish anything in life. Not...
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Am I Responsible For Other People's Happiness?
You are not responsible for anyone else’s actions, thoughts or happiness. I keep having to remind myself of this at the moment and tell...
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How To Stop People Pleasing - Saying No
"‘No, thank you.’ Is a complete sentence." Say it with me, "I don’t have to explain my reasons to anyone." How often do you say no, but...
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Belonging - Do I Need To 'Fit In'?
“You are not defined by...your past experiences, your childhood trauma, your parents, your job, your age, your clothes size, your...
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How to Find Your Meaning and Purpose in Life
What is meaning and purpose? Although often used interchangeably, meaning and purpose are not the same! In positive psychology, meaning...
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Why It's Important To Know Your Strengths
Almost anyone is the world who has had an interview has been asked that dreaded (and let's face it, entirely pointless) question, "So,...
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7 Behaviours That Will Help You Build Self-confidence
(Updated August 2022) There have been thousands of research papers published on self-confidence or self-esteem, and many of these papers...
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HOW TO SET AND MAINTAIN BOUNDARIES
One issue that comes up time after time with clients is how to set and maintain personal boundaries. Quite often it comes up when clients...
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