FOR INDIVIDUALS
Helping Your Child Feel Calmer and More Confident
Finding greater calm, confidence and balance
As a parent, you may have noticed that your child seems unusually quiet, unhappy, tired, anxious or lacking in confidence.
Sometimes it's difficult to know what's troubling them. They may not understand it themselves, or find it hard to explain how they're feeling.
And, naturally, that can be worrying for the whole family.
Understanding What's Happening
Most of my work with young people has been with teenagers, although I have also worked with children as young as seven.
Safeguarding and the wellbeing of young people are extremely important to me. Alongside my 36 years in education, I have served as a school governor and now work as an independent adviser to a group of schools in the UK. I undertake regular safeguarding training and DBS checks, ensuring that my knowledge and safeguarding arrangements remain up to date.
I aim to provide a supportive space where young people can talk, reflect and begin to understand what they're experiencing.
Together, we explore the connections between their thoughts, feelings and actions, and how their attention, reactions and everyday habits may influence their wellbeing.
The aim is to help each young person recognise their strengths, develop a greater sense of perspective and discover practical approaches that work for them.
Developing Practical Skills
Depending on the individual, our work may include breathing techniques, relaxation, visualisation and mindfulness.
These approaches can help young people develop greater awareness of their feelings and reactions, and find ways to respond more calmly when life becomes challenging.
There is no fixed programme. What we explore depends on the young person's age, circumstances and particular needs.
Coping With Exam Pressure
Exam pressure is a common concern for teenagers and their families.
Seeing its impact on my eldest grandson inspired me to write How to Achieve Stress Free GCSE Revision.
I also created Nigel's Exam Nuggets, a series of 21 short audio letters offering thoughts and practical suggestions for young people preparing for examinations. These are available on Spotify.
Let's Have a Conversation
If you're concerned about your child's confidence, stress levels or general wellbeing, I'd be happy to talk.
I offer an initial confidential conversation at no charge and with no obligation, so we can explore whether working together might be helpful.
Get in touch: nigel.lowson@gmail.com
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