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When Everything Feels Too Much: Rethinking Burnout in Schools
When Everything Feels Too Much: Rethinking Burnout in Schools Over the past few years, we’ve been hearing something more and more in schools, from students, teachers, and parents alike: Everything feels like too much. Students are tired. They are busy. They are juggling school, homework, revision, sport, music, social lives,
Why Train as an Executive Function (EF) Coach?
Why Train as an Executive Function (EF) Coach? The Need Has Never Been Greater Around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent — that’s more than 15% of the population whose brains process information, emotions, and environments differently. Yet despite growing awareness, many still struggle without the
When the Light Fades: Understanding and Navigating Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
As the days grow shorter and the sunlight becomes more elusive, many of us feel subtle shifts in energy, motivation, and focus. For some, these changes are mild. For others, they signal something deeper – Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In this article, we explore what SAD is, how it affects
Neurodivergence & Menopause: The Overlooked Connection
For generations, women have been told to “just get on with it”, whether struggling with concentration, mood swings, or exhaustion during menopause. But what happens when you add neurodivergence into the mix? ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other neuro-differences can make this life stage far more complex and yet, it’s still
Psychological Safety: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
By Dr Kerri Betts, Lead Neuroinclusion Consultant, Neurodiversify CIC “In workplaces, schools, and healthcare settings, psychological safety is becoming a critical factor in determining whether people thrive — especially neurodivergent individuals, who often face exclusion, masking, or feel unsafe asking for help. In this post I’ll introduce the concept of
Why Are Friendships So Hard? Understanding the Hidden Struggles Behind Peer Relationships
As we approach a new school year, many pupils will be excited about seeing friends again, making new connections, and finding their place in the classroom community. But for some children, the return to school brings a very different challenge: friendships don’t come easily. We see it every year —