Mental health and wellbeing service. Experts in childhood trauma and behaviour, and home of Therapeutic Classrooms. Raising standards.Directed by Shahana Knight
Joined January 2015
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1 Feb 2024
**best practice idea**
Would you allow scooters on the playground?
Alison Hawkins, Head teacher at Allendale Primary in Northumberland does! They are an OPAL school who encourage learning through outdoor play- we LOVE this approach-@Shahana_tpc caught up with her to ask more..
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TPC Ltd retweeted
11 Mar 2024
Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, valued and loved!
Every child deserves help when they feel overwhelmed.
Every child deserved to feel emotionally safe.
Every child deserves to flourish.
That should be a non negotiable.
#edutwitter #therapeuticteaching @TPC_Therapy
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TPC Ltd retweeted
31 Jan 2024
We’ve just had a sneak peek at the presentation on #mentalhealth from Shahana Knight @TPC_Therapy. Everyone coming to the Link Live secondary session on March 21st is going to be in for a real treat! Have you booked your place yet? #teachertraining
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15 Jan 2024
Therapy for children comes with so many questions. How do I know a child needs therapy? Does it mean something is wrong? How do I support a child in therapy? What is an SDQ? Will it help straight away? Our mini series on YouTube gives you the answers😁
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15 Dec 2023
Our December newsletter is now out! Free resources in this edition include:
🎄Supporting children in the run up to Christmas podcast
🎄Supporting your foster child during Christmas PDF
🎄10 tips to focus on your own wellbeing this Christmas
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12 Dec 2023
Do you have a child in care who is struggling with their behaviour this Christmas? Our free downloadable resource and article might help! It is full of advice, tips and strategies you can use to support the children you know. tpctherapy.co.uk/help-hub/su…
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3 Dec 2023
Some children really struggle with Christmas, especially those in care. However, there are lots of little things we can do to help. We have put together an article and downloadable resource for you. Feel free to share with whoever you feel it might support- link in comments🎄
ALT Child putting decorating's up on christmas tree
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27 Nov 2023
You get to choose who you are and who you will become. Focus on the version of yourself that makes you the happiest and most at peace, focus on being the best version of you that you can, and don't let others become the voice inside your head!
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26 Nov 2023
The numbers of children struggling with their behaviour in school have risen, but so have the numbers of children struggling with adversity, trauma or high levels of stress. Children don't choose to misbehave, it is always because they are struggling with a feeling...
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24 Nov 2023
Feedback Friday! We love it when our course modules inspire people to use the strategies we share in their professional and personal lives! Helping children manage their feelings and understand their behaviour is an essential role we have as adults. #edutwitter #eduteach
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18 Nov 2023
Have you seen our help hub? We are adding new resources all of the time to support you with children's behaviour. Find out why children run away in school and struggle to come of technology or find resources for teens! All trauma informed and free🩷
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17 Nov 2023
Feedback Friday! This week we share feedback from a child who took part in our Happiness Project, Anger session. We think it is SO important that children understand what is going on in their bodies and brains when they have big emotions. Helping to develop emotional intelligence
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13 Nov 2023
Life can be full of pressures and expectations, sometimes from others and sometimes from yourself! Set your sites on the big stuff but then focus on the small steps every day to help you get there. One day that might be working, the next, it might be rest! You got this! 🩷
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10 Nov 2023
Feedback Friday! @Shahana_tpc lead a wellbeing conference for the day and shared 3 sessions around trauma, difficult behaviour, teacher responses and skillsets and insecure attachment. At the end of the day, a headteacher emailed her with the following feedback:
#Edutwitter
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9 Nov 2023
Do you have a child who is struggling with a big feeling? You might find that instead of talking, they play it out. This is a great way for them to make sense of what is going on. Play is magic for children! #edutwitter #teaching #parenting #playtherapy
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7 Nov 2023
Life can be very stressful for children! Many are busy with breakfast club, school, after school clubs, weekend clubs, playdates and more! When they are not busy they are often playing on technology (which increases stress levels)... #edutwitter #eduteach #parenting
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7 Nov 2023
We created a calm snug for the children, staff and families at @StChadsChorley and they just sent us this wonderful video of it all complete 😁 What a lovely space to have in school to support the wellbeing of anyone who needs it! @Shahana_tpc #edutwitter
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6 Nov 2023
Morning!!! Before you start your day today, tell yourself something positive and repeat it three times! Then try focusing on 2 thing you are looking forward to today and 2 things you are greatful for. Have a lovely day!
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3 Nov 2023
Feedback Friday! Today we are sharing a child's feedback after we transformed their classroom into a therapeutic classroom. We totally agree- every child needs a classroom like theirs. For photos of our therapeutic classrooms- check out our page or head to our website!
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