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Overwhelm. It’s a word that comes up again and again in classrooms, staff rooms, and homes, but one that’s often left unspoken. So many students experience overwhelm daily. They feel it in their bodies, in their minds, in the way their thoughts speed up or their energy drains away. But they don’t always recognise it for what it is. They might describe it as tiredness, stress, or “just not feeling right.” The signs are there: fatigue, irritability, frustration, withdrawal, dif

Understanding Before Action In schools, we often talk about action . We encourage students to strive harder, set achievable goals, make informed choices, and move forward. But what if we’re missing a crucial step before all of that? If we don’t understand our emotions, if we can’t name what we’re feeling or where it’s coming from, how can we expect to take meaningful action as a result? The Missing Link Between Feeling and Doing So much of life depends on our ability to respo

In schools, life often moves at a relentless pace. Lessons, exams, activities, and expectations stack up until it feels like there’s...

I’ve been reading Teaching Happiness  by Ian Morris, and one section has really stayed with me: “Spirituality and the Child.”: “It ought...

Lately, we’ve been thinking a lot about appreciation . In our fast-paced world, it’s so easy to get caught up in achievements, deadlines,...

Welcoming ELIS Murcia: A New Chapter in Student Wellbeing We’re thrilled to announce that ELIS Murcia, a leading international school in...

Find Clarity - Quick Fix In today’s fast-paced world, feeling overwhelmed or uncertain is a common experience. With constant distractions...

Healthy Habits for a Mindful Life Building mindfulness into your life doesn’t require drastic changes. Instead, it’s about developing...

Beginning Your Journey with Mindfulness Mindfulness is a powerful tool for mental wellbeing, but starting can feel intimidating. The good...

What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness has become a popular term in recent years, but what does it mean? It’s not just about sitting still and...

Getting Started - A Guide to Beginning Therapy Starting therapy can feel like standing at the edge of something unknown. You might be...

A Beginner’s Guide to CBT Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT might sound like something from a psychology textbook, but it’s one of the...

What Is Therapy? When you hear the word therapy , what comes to mind? A couch and a notepad? Talking about your feelings? Silence and...

What Can Therapy Help With? Therapy can sometimes feel like a big, scary word; something you turn to only when things are terrible. But...

What is Mindfulness? In today’s fast-moving world, it’s easy for young people to feel overwhelmed by pressure, distractions, and constant...

Be Present – Quick Fix: Ground Yourself in a Moment Life can move fast. One minute you're focused, the next you're spiralling, caught up...

Healthy Habits: Small Steps, Big Impact When life feels overwhelming or out of control, building healthy habits can bring a sense of...

Beginning Your Journey: Taking the First Step Toward Better Mental Health Starting to care for your mental health can feel like stepping...

Winddown Meditations – Ending the Day with Calm Why Winddown Matters ? For many young people, evenings can feel just as hectic as the...

Sleepscapes – Soundtracks for Better Sleep In an increasingly busy and overstimulated world, sleep has become one of the first things...