By Juna Brookes | Child and Young Adult Therapy Specialist It is a common experience for parents of teenagers: you head out for a day that is supposed to be fun—perhaps a trip to the city, a concert, or a busy stadium. Yet, while the rest of the world seems to be...
If your child worries about everything, you’re not alone — and you’re definitely not failing as a parent. One day it’s tummy aches. The next day it’s tears at the school gate. Some mornings, just getting shoes on feels like an Olympic event. Naturally, parents try...
If your child often seems angry, aggressive, or out of control, you are not alone. Many parents feel confused, exhausted, and even guilty when their child hits, screams, refuses to listen, or melts down over small things. You may wonder, “Why is my child behaving this...
https://www.junabrookes.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Animation-to-explain-EMDR-therapy-to-Children-EMDR-Association-UK-1080p-h264-youtube.mp4 Children and teenagers go through many emotional experiences while growing up. Some are happy, like making friends...
Let’s talk about the kind of heartbreak that doesn’t always get taken seriously. The bowl is still on the floor. Their bed is still in the corner. Your brain knows they’re gone, but your heart hasn’t quite caught up yet. And somehow, you’re expected to carry on like...
Most people don’t enjoy the sight of blood. But for some, even a tiny drop from a paper cut can send their heart racing and make their knees feel like jelly. If this sounds familiar, you might be dealing with hemophobia, which simply means a strong fear of blood. The...
