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How Executive Functions Coaching Can Transform Your Adolescent’s Life

March 23, 2023 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Attention, Cognitive Skills, EF Coaching, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, Organisation, Processing Speed

Takeaway: Coaching differs from tutoring because it goes beyond helping your adolescent with schoolwork. Instead, it offers strategies and techniques to improve their executive functions – which then triggers large-scale life changes. The result? Your adolescent has an action plan to gain more control of their life gradually. And this transformation can help them feel calmer and more fulfilled. Read More

Why Is Meditation Great For Calming Anxious Adolescents?

March 11, 2023 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Adolescents, Anxiety, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Takeaway: Meditation can help change the baseline state of your adolescent’s mind – gradually making her a calmer, less anxious version of herself. The trick is to start small (3 minutes a day, at first) and find a meditation style that suits her personality and needs. Read More

Why Do Adolescents Love ‘Doom Scrolling’? And Is This A Problem?

December 28, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Anxiety, CBT, Depression, Doom Scrolling, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sleep Deprivation, Social Media

Takeaway: Doom scrolling social media feeds can entertain your teen, make her feel socially connected, and relieve underlying anxiety. But it also quickly becomes addictive and gives adolescents a warped view of the world. The solution? Help set internet rules and encourage other healthier online and offline habits. Read More

A New Approach to Homework for Children With ADHD

July 11, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Academic Achievement, ADHD, Adolescents, Anxiety, Executive Functioning, Homework, Organisation Tools, Study Routine

Takeaway: ADHD makes it harder for children to focus on homework assignments. But there’s a solution: Develop the right study routine. This means (1) Identifying your child’s unique challenges, (2) Helping her settle down to work, (3) Identifying fun study strategies to explore, (4) Working with – not against – her ADHD traits, and (5) Using the right organisation tools. Read More

Is Social Media Making Your Adolescent More Anxious?

May 20, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Anxious, Cyber Bullying, Depression, Eating Disorders, Online Socialising, Screen Time, Self Esteem, Social Media

Takeaway: Adolescents already have to deal with a lot of anxiety and depression, and social media overuse just makes things worse. It distracts them from tackling their real-world problems, interferes with them developing an identity of their own, and worries them into thinking they’re missing out on all the fun other people seem to be having. As parents, we can set limits on social media use but might need the help of specialists to tackle any underlying anxiety and depression. Read More

What Art Therapy Can Reveal About Your Adolescent’s Inner World

May 3, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Art Psychotherapy, ASD, Creative Therapy, Emotional Trauma, Grief, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health, Positive Mind-Body Connection, Sensory Experience

Takeaway: Art therapy is a powerful tool to help adolescents connect with their unconscious mind. And this lets them explore emotions, experiences, and struggles in a way that regular ‘talk therapy’ often can’t. The key is to find the right therapist, though. Someone who understands child psychology and is trained to use art as a therapeutic tool. Read More

De-Stress Your Adolescents By Improving Her ‘Executive Functions’

April 23, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Attention Deficits, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Executive Functioning, Meta Cognition, Organisation Skills, Working Memory

Takeaway: Executive functions are mental processes in the brain that impact your adolescents academic, social, and home life. And some teens have executive function deficits that make it much harder to handle secondary school. But with coaching, they can sharpen these skills and find tools to help their brain work better. Read More

Adolescents with ADHD Are Much Better Learners Than We Think!

April 9, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals ADHD, Adolescents, Dyslexia, Executive Functioning, Learning Differences, Neuro Diverse, Working Memory

Takeaway: We usually think of ADHD in terms of all the troublesome behaviour it can trigger. But there’s depth to the ADHD mind that researchers are only now discovering. Because, rather than stopping adolescents from learning, ADHD simply gives them a different set of needs. So, as parents and facilitators, our job is to recognise and help meet these needs. Read More

‘School Refusal’ In Adolescents: What’s Really Bothering Them?

January 21, 2022 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, CBT, Gradual Exposure, Growth Mindset, Mental Health, School Refusal, Social Anxiety, Structure and Routine, Transitions

Takeaway: There’s always a thought pattern behind your Adolescents fear of school. And unlike younger children, we can teach adolescents to identify and replace faulty/negative thought patterns. But you’ll want to spot the problem early and step in immediately, or it can damage your child’s emotional and mental health. Read More

Can eHealth & Technology Help Adolescents live Happier, Healthier Lives?

December 23, 2021 The Ed Psych Practice No Comments Referrals Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Digital Safe Space, eHealth, Engage Online, Mental Health, Self-Manage, Well-being

Can eHealth and Technology Help Adolescents live Happier Healthier Lives

Takeaway: Technology can offer adolescents new ways to get the physical and mental health support they need. And it can seamlessly blend into their daily routine in a way more traditional healthcare can’t. But it’s not a magic solution to all teen mental health challenges. So, parents and eHealth developers will need to play their parts in harnessing technology’s positives and cancelling out its negatives. Read More

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