In this episode, expert guest, Jojo Aligwekwe, talks to Clare about anxiety and the impact that this has on the behaviour of children and young people.
Jojo is a qualified integrative counsellor, Neurolinguistic Programming Master’s life coach, and a convergence psychotherapist in training. She runs an international virtual counselling platform called Talktojojo1st, providing a safe and supportive space for children, young people and adults, where she draws on a wide range of approaches to tailor sessions uniquely to each client’s specific needs.
Jojo also lends her wealth of knowledge and expertise as an emotional intelligence facilitator at the Pan African University.
Jojo recommends a book called Overcoming Anxiety in Children & Teens by Jed Baker. She also recommends another book by Ann Cox called Helping Your Child with Worry and Anxiety.
Jojo shares three tips with us in the episode:
1. Anxiety can sometimes result in psychosomatic signs. This is a physical illness caused by feelings of stress and anxiety.
2. Never dismiss or make light of a child’s anxiety issues or worries.
3. Remember: we all have fears. It’s how we deal with them that counts, so help your child learn how to challenge their fears and not feel like there’s something wrong with them.
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The My Family Coach podcasts covers every aspect of children’s behaviour, all in handy 15 minute (ish) bite-sized chunks. Each episode features a new guest chatting about a different aspect of behaviour and leaves you with three handy tips to use at home.
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