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Usha Patel, Neurocognitive Therapist and Director of Raviv Practice London shares her first-hand experience of working with children /adults and the latest research and upcoming events in her series of blog posts.
Adults can change their brain – I want to lead by example.
When I first started writing, I was incredibly nervous and worried. What if nobody read my posts or those that did thought they were not worthy of their time. I was full of self-doubt and fear. The fear was paralysing, and it took hours and days to write anything, the wastepaper bin was always full.
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) - how many days does it take?
If you are here reading this blog post, you may be searching for information on the duration of the SSP programme. You may also need clarification on the program's number of modules. If you have completed the SSP programme before, you may find that the number of modules have increased, and want to……
Does your child constantly talk about doing things wrong?
We all want our children to grow up confident and happy in their abilities, and able to face life’s challenges with positivity. So, what can we do to help them if they seem stuck in a cycle of negativity about themselves?
Are you worried about how your child will do in their SATs or 11+?
Exams can be an extremely stressful time for both children and parents. So, why it is that every time you see your child, they are staring at their phone? Surely, they should be revising!
How can I get rid of my child’s fear of maths once and for all?
Stress and anxiety about studying maths is very common among children of all ages. You might even remember yourself struggling with it at school, or maybe you found a way to get to grips with it.
“My child is in the 99th percentile for reading but he is not able to tell me when he is hungry or thirsty”
Traditionally, our mainstream education system tells us that a child is successful when they achieve at classic activities, such as reading and writing. We rarely associate academically bright children with learning difficulties…
The Happiness Advantage
A year ago, I started working with Charlotte. Like many adults I work with, Charlotte discovered her long-standing difficulties had been masked and only really surfaced after university life.
Polyvagal Theory: The Science of feeling safe
Polyvagal Theory or the “science of feeling safe,”
How often should you repeat the Safe and Sound Protocol?
Parents have reported that their children were able to receive hugs for the first time without feeling overwhelmed.
My Daughter Jumps Every Time The Vacuum Cleaner Goes On.
My daughter jumps every time the vacuum cleaner goes on. She is scared of going to places where there is an electric hand drier, and she cries when there is an abrupt loud noise.
A new kind of happy; removing anxiety in adults.
I have always been aware of the sound of my monotone voice.