by James Perella | Mar 20, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
Trauma is a psychological and emotional response to distressing or harmful experiences. It can result from events such as accidents, abuse, violence, or loss. Trauma can affect anyone, regardless of age, but its impact can be particularly severe when experienced in...
by James Perella | Mar 18, 2025 | Learning, Wellbeing
Pastoral education is a vital aspect of modern schooling that focuses on supporting students’ emotional, social, and academic wellbeing. While academic learning equips students with essential knowledge, pastoral care ensures they feel safe, supported, and ready...
by James Perella | Mar 13, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
Emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to emotional experiences in a balanced way. It plays a crucial role in everyday life, influencing how individuals handle stress, interact with others, and make decisions. Effective emotional regulation enables...
by James Perella | Feb 19, 2025 | Learning, Therapy
Play therapy is a specialised form of therapy that uses the natural language of children—play—to help them express emotions, process experiences, and build resilience. Unlike adults, children often struggle to articulate complex thoughts or traumatic experiences with...
by James Perella | Jan 31, 2025 | Childhood Trauma, Learning
In the United Kingdom, a 2019 study by the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) estimated that 6% of children under 11 years old, 19% of those aged 11 to 17, and 25% of young adults aged 18 to 24 had experienced severe maltreatment during...
by James Perella | Oct 7, 2024 | Behaviour, Learning, Wellbeing
Introduction to CBT for Children Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps children understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. By learning to identify and challenge negative...
