"The changes are subtle yet profound. It's like making small changes at the centre of a circle and the degree of change at the centre is small, but the further it goes (representing every area of life) the bigger the change there is. This group has been the best experience and learning for D's emotional self-regulation."
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"I would argue that kids are not troublesome, they just haven't been taught the tools to do manage/communicate/engage with their emotions in a positive way. Nikki and Sibi are some of the best practitioners I have seen explore this with the children in their care (and with the children's carer givers too). They practice what they teach, and they are always ready to adapt to the needs of the children. A truly fantastic programme. Really powerful."
"This kind of course, where we learn how to be in touch with ourselves, and linking our physical body with our emotions is something every person should have the opportunity to learn. I wish this type of learning would be on the curriculum for all children. It is essential and will have a huge impact on our children's (not just) emotional happiness but also on their learning outcomes in school - it would filter through society as a whole!"
"I was really impressed with the course content and the way the teachers communicated with and related to the children. Encouraging the children to share their experiences of feelings that they had previously feared and resisted, really helped normalise and demystify it, and set the stage for safe exploration and discovery.
It was delivered at just the right level for the children to understand and they seemed really engaged! They learned the basics about the nervous system’s responses to real and imagined danger, were guided to examine how anxiety feelings manifest for them, and started to explore which tools best help them to self-regulate, rather than exacerbate, their anxious response. The content aligned with up-to-date empirical research on anxiety and the most effective strategies for those prone to fear and worry."
"Nikki and Sibi nurture both children and adults, with a focus on recognising personal strengths and self-awareness. The weekly physical and emotional 'thumbometer' group check-ins gives everybody the opportunity to reflect on and express how they're feeling and look after themselves both individually and in a mutually supportive and respectful way.
R and I love our time in the woods! There are always so many fun and exciting activities to take part in, such as copper work, cooking over the fire, and creative projects that enable us to try new things and challenge ourselves. We both have learnt to self reflect more and work on our challenges. Thank you so much Nikki and Sibi! We've felt so supported and have learnt so much about how to look after ourselves and each other."
"Excellent setting with a wonderful inclusive approach. A nurturing environment where big emotions can be explored in a safe way."
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"Two of our children recently took part in the Inclusion Hub's Managing Worries, run by Nikki Racey. They developed a real understanding of how their brain worked and why their body reacted the way it did when they were worried. They explored a range of techniques for coping with anxiety and created their own "toolkit" for managing times where they felt anxious. Since the course finished, we have seen a real increase in their confidence in handling stressful situations and they have been empowered by the strategies they have developed and the language that they can use to discuss their concerns."