Why Does My Teenager Push Away the Things They Want Most? Understanding Neurodivergent teenager demand avoidance, rejection sensitivity, self-sabotage and the importance of connection. Have you ever watched your child desperately want something, only to reject it when the opportunity finally arrives? They want friends, but refuse invitations....
Exploring Emotional Regulation Support in Nottingham, I spent a day last week at David Lloyd's West Bridgford talking to their staff and members about The Ivy Retreat, emotional regulation, neurodiversity and the different ways we cope when life becomes overwhelming. The problem, in my opinion, is...
My Child Says They Want to Die – What Should I Do? Hearing your child say “I want to die”, “I wish I wasn’t here” or “everyone would be better off without me” is terrifying. As a parent, when your child says they want to die, you...
The Ivy Solo Retreat is a private solo wellbeing retreat in Carlton, Nottingham, created for women, teens, neuro-diverse and LGBTQ friendly, who need space to rest, reset, reconnect and just be. The retreat is bookable for 2 hours, half a day (3 hours), full day...
Why Won’t my teenager Go to School? If you’re here, you’re probably exhausted. You’ve tried reasoning, negotiating, comforting, threatening, removing privileges… and still your teenager won’t go to school. They’re anxious. Avoidant. Explosive. Shut down. Maybe diagnosed with ASD, ADHD or PDA… or you strongly suspect it. And...
How to Help My Teenager With Anxiety Practical life skills that build confidence, calm and emotional resilience If you’re here, you’re probably watching your teenager struggle and wondering how to help without pushing, labelling, or making things worse. Anxiety in teenagers doesn’t always look like panic attacks. Often...
Help My Teenager With Anxiety. If you’ve been Googling “help my teenager with anxiety”, you’re not alone. Teen anxiety and panic attacks are more common than ever and as a parent, watching your child struggle can feel heartbreaking and helpless. The good news is, there are...