See our first blog on extending the learning beyond therapy here Parenting to support emotional regulation Managing big feelings is hard for all of us, and especially for children. Here are some first steps to extend the learning they are doing in sessions with their Clinical Psychologist at Headspace Guildford. Steps 1 and 2 cameContinue reading “Parenting to support emotional regulation Part 2”
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Is an autism assessment the right thing for my child?
Today’s blog was written by Mia Daley and Dr Ellie Atkins. When considering if an autism assessment and diagnosis is the right thing for your child, it is very common to feel unsure, ambivalent or reticent. Some people put off asking for an assessment due to worries about the idea of labelling their child. AtContinue reading “Is an autism assessment the right thing for my child?”
Parenting to support emotional regulation – extending learning beyond the therapy room – part 1
Therapy and time with the psychologist at Headspace Guildford is one part of supporting your child or young person. But there are more hours out of the therapy room than there are in the room, so what happens at home, when you’re out, on the way school and everywhere else, living your life. Parents oftenContinue reading “Parenting to support emotional regulation – extending learning beyond the therapy room – part 1”
Winter Wellness: Practical Ways to Cope with Shorter, Colder Days
As we reach mid-December, we’re amid days that are shorter, darker and colder. With the festive season around the corner, it’s an exciting time for many, however at Headspace Guildford we understand that the shift in seasons can sometimes be challenging and the festive season brings its own challenges. When the days become shorter andContinue reading “Winter Wellness: Practical Ways to Cope with Shorter, Colder Days”
What to Expect: The ASD Assessment Experience at Headspace Guildford
Today’s blog was written by Phoebe Edwards, Assistant Psychologist at Headspace Guildford. Autism, sometimes referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder/Condition (ASD/C), is a developmental condition that can affect somebody’s communication, behaviour and social interactions. Here at Headspace Guildford, our team has lots of experience working with children and young people with autism, helping them toContinue reading “What to Expect: The ASD Assessment Experience at Headspace Guildford”
A summary of ALL Headspace Guildford’s blogs!
Want help navigating our blogs. Here’s an index of all the blogs to help find the support you need
Being real (and why it’s scary sometimes)
I like writing blogs, because I want them to be a way that everyone can access good quality, evidence based psychological information. There is so much out there which is inaccurate or just plain wrong, and then a lot which is just opinion and conjecture, so I wanted this blog to be a place toContinue reading “Being real (and why it’s scary sometimes)”
Having fun and looking after your mental health this summer
Today’s blog was written by Rachel Howard, Assistant Psychologist and Dr Ellie Atkins, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at Headspace Guildford. Headspace Guildford have recently posted a blog discussing endings and transitions. Today’s post will give you some ideas about how to spend your time before the next big adventure/challenge. How did you spend your time lastContinue reading “Having fun and looking after your mental health this summer”
Policies, Press Releases, Parliamentary Bills: 2023 so far!
Today’s blog was written by Rachel Howard, Assistant Psychologist at Headspace Guildford. What has happened so far in 2023? Today’s blog from Headspace Guildford covers some of the policy changes related to mental health and wellbeing which have happened over the past 7 months. It covers docs published by the government between January to July. Continue reading “Policies, Press Releases, Parliamentary Bills: 2023 so far!”
The end of one chapter and the start of another
Today’s blog was written by Rachel Howard, Assistant Psychologist at Headspace Guildford. Have you just finished school or university? This time can be very conflicting. It is both exciting and unsettling when we think about what is next in life! For this reason, this blog post will be on endings and transitions. As we endContinue reading “The end of one chapter and the start of another”