Every day we have thoughts, feelings and experiences that we carry with us that become part of our “emotional backpack.” They can be big, traumatic events, or they can be small things that wouldn’t be a problem for others. Over time, these can build up [...]
Travelling with Confidence: Holiday Tips for Families with Additional Needs With summer in full swing, a lot of families are looking forward to their holiday. We imagine perfect sunny weather, relaxation and everyone having fun together, but the reality can be quite different. If you [...]
There is no doubt that change can be hard. Many people find it easier to stay safely in their comfort zone rather than face new challenges. We all inevitably face change; it is part of a happy and fulfilled life. The key is to find [...]
Photo by Lisa from Pexels It’s that time of year again, the Christmas songs are on the radio, the lights are on the high street, and the festive adverts are in full force. Christmas is just around the corner. Amongst the many positives [...]
Photo by Xiaoxia Xu on Unsplash It’s not unusual for teenagers to experiment with drugs and alcohol as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Influences like peer pressure, social media, and celebrity culture often make substance use seem normal or even glamorous. [...]
Photo by Simeon Frank on Unsplash Do you fear AI? Did you know there are five stages of online grooming? Our Parent Hub workshop in May run by online safety expert Jessica Chalmers (@the_socialjess) looked at the topic of digital resilience in teens. [...]
At the Green Hub we are constantly looking to offer our families more support and information, and we had the honour of interviewing Karin Backa Sigrell from Sweden in February about her work as a family therapist for over 50 years. Karin shares some [...]
If you have a friend or loved one with ADHD and would like to understand them better, one of the first things to remember is that their brains don't work in the same way as a neurotypical person's. Therefore, expecting someone with ADHD to behave [...]
It’s Safer Internet Day on 6th February 2024, so it’s important to take a moment to look at the potentially negative consequences of social media, how it impacts teenagers’ mental health, and crucially, what we can as do as users to combat these harmful side [...]
In the previous article, we saw how evolution has shaped the three emotional systems described by the psychologist Paul Gilbert. These are the 'Threat', 'Calm' and 'Drive' systems. We saw how the Threat system evolved to keep us safe by activating the fight, flight or [...]
