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Understanding Sensory Assessments: A Guide for Parents
As a parent, you may have heard the term “sensory assessment” and wondered what it actually means, why it’s been suggested for your child, and what will happen next. This guide is here to explain sensory assessments clearly and reassure parents about the process.
Mar 133 min read


Top 5 Neuro-Affirming Ways to Support Children with ADHD Using Movement Breaks
Discover 5 ways movement breaks support a child with ADHD. Learn neuro-affirming strategies to help your child thrive and engage effectively.
Mar 123 min read


SEND Reform in the UK, a Time of Change - What Families and Schools Need to Know
Change in education and support systems can feel overwhelming, especially when it affects children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Feb 263 min read


Top tips: Occupational Therapy for Children’s Mental Health.
From an occupational therapy perspective, mental health and everyday participation are deeply intertwined. How a child moves, plays, learns, and interacts can directly affect their emotional regulation, attention, and overall wellbeing.
Feb 103 min read


Christmas and Loneliness
What is Loneliness? Loneliness is an emotion characterised by the feeling of pain caused by a perceived lack of intimacy with other people or ourselves (Nick Wignall, 2020). Whilst many of us can recall a time when we experienced feelings of loneliness, for some these feelings are not temporary or sporadic in nature. For some, loneliness is a feeling that becomes a regular or constant feature in their experience. Age UK has estimated that 1.4 million older people were expect
Dec 18, 20256 min read


Shining Light in the Shadows: Navigating the Holiday Season with Care for Children in Need
Shining Light in the Shadows: Navigating the Holiday Season with Care for Children in Need Introduction The festive season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. For many, it represents warmth, family traditions, and a sense of belonging. However, for children in care, this period can bring a very different reality. Rather than comfort and excitement, the festive season can amplify existing challenges and highlight emotional gaps that are presen
Dec 18, 20253 min read


Recognising Care Leavers as a Protected Characteristic | bMindful Psychology
At bMindful Psychology, we work with care-experienced young people who have faced trauma, instability, and systemic barriers. Our latest blog explores the growing movement to recognise care leavers as a protected characteristic, why it matters, and how it could create fairer opportunities in education, employment, and mental health for those transitioning out of care.
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Foster Carer Support & Trauma-Informed Training | bMindful Psychology
Discover how bMindful Psychology equips foster carers with trauma-informed support, therapy, and training to promote healing and stability for foster families.
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Back-to-School Anxiety in Children: Tips to Ease the Transition | bMindful Psychology
Help your child manage back-to-school anxiety with practical tips, routines, and expert guidance. Support their mental wellbeing with bMindful Psychology.
Sep 2, 20253 min read
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