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Understanding Teen School Refusal Through CBT, Mindfulness and Imagination Therapy
School refusal can be a deeply distressing experience for both teens and their families. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) offers...
Flavia Schmidt
Jan 73 min read
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Cultivating habits that work with Mindfulness and CBT
As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to pause and reflect on our experiences—what we’ve achieved, what we wish we had done...
Flavia Schmidt
Dec 31, 20243 min read
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Mastering the Sports Mindset: 5 Key Challenges for Enhanced Performance
Humans naturally seek mental rest. Staying focused and maintaining high intensity throughout a game is tough. Athletes should develop the...
Flavia Schmidt
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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5 Tips for Handling Negative Self-Talk When Your Child is Too Hard on Themselves
Empower your child to overcome negative self-talk with these 5 expert strategies.
Flavia Schmidt
May 13, 20242 min read
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Empowering Teens: How Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) Can Combat Bullying
Help your teen develop tools to empower them in the face of bullying
Flavia Schmidt
May 13, 20243 min read
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The Taste of Defeat - improve your mindset in sport performance
In the realm of sports, victory and defeat are two sides of the same coin. While triumphs bring joy and celebration, defeats can be...
Flavia Schmidt
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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What if the person we need to set boundaries for is actually ourselves?
When we talk about setting boundaries, the focus is often on establishing limits with others in our lives. However, what if the person we...
Flavia Schmidt
Mar 3, 20242 min read
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Supporting Siblings: Navigating the Challenges of Having a Brother or Sister Struggling with Mental Health
Growing up with a sibling who is facing mental health challenges can be a complex and emotionally demanding experience for children....
Flavia Schmidt
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Understanding the "Why Me?" Complex: Navigating Teenage Challenges
Adolescence is a time of immense growth and change, both physically and emotionally. It's also a period marked by intense self-reflection...
Flavia Schmidt
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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A Parent's Guide to Helping Children Overcome Insomnia with CBH Techniques
Insomnia can be a challenging issue for children and adolescents, impacting their mood, behavior, and overall well-being. As a parent, it...
Flavia Schmidt
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Nurturing Calm: Using Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy Techniques to Manage Children's Anger
Anger is a natural emotion that all children experience, but learning how to manage it effectively is a crucial skill for their emotional...
Flavia Schmidt
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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Develop optimism and unleash your potential
Before we discuss optimism, let’s look at what it is not. Optimism is not a naïve assumption that everything will always turn out fine, a...
Flavia Schmidt
Jul 12, 20232 min read
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Understanding and Addressing Teen Anxiety: Strategies for Support
Teenagers today face numerous challenges that can contribute to feelings of anxiety and stress. As parents, educators, and mental health...
Flavia Schmidt
Jul 5, 20233 min read
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How does Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy help teens in sports?
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) is a form of psychotherapy that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with hypnotherapy. It...
Flavia Schmidt
Jun 9, 20232 min read
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Nervous system regulation for parents and kids
We have all experienced it! Out of nowhere, our child loses their cool over that seems to us to be a small thing. Perhaps it’s a meltdown...
Flavia Schmidt
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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CBH uses with hair pulling or skin picking
Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy (CBH) is a form of psychotherapy that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with hypnotherapy. It...
Flavia Schmidt
May 31, 20232 min read
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5 Steps to help manage angry outbursts in children
Angry outbursts in children can be challenging to manage and can lead to difficult behaviour, including aggression, defiance, and...
Flavia Schmidt
May 23, 20232 min read
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Prioritising Mental Health: Reflecting on Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health is a topic that affects every individual, regardless of age, gender, or background. It is an essential aspect of our...
Flavia Schmidt
May 15, 20232 min read
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Using CBH for tantrums
Tantrums are a common occurrence in young children, and they can be challenging for parents and caregivers to manage....
Flavia Schmidt
May 10, 20232 min read
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Is your tool belt missing a few items?
I was working with a client recently who had a wealth of great tools for helping in various tricky situations. However, he was still...
Flavia Schmidt
Jan 9, 20232 min read
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