by Emma Warren | Mar 8, 2022 | Adult Services, Blog
“I am really worried about my child’s mental health, but I don’t think they will agree to accessing therapy at this point, what can I do?” This is a dilemma we hear from parents and carers quite often, and it’s a really difficult situation to be in. If a child or...
by Emma Warren | Feb 11, 2022 | Adult Services, Blog
The current UK education system has several levels of testing depending on key stage or educational year, with SATs beginning in Year 2. There can be a lot of focus placed upon the importance of these exam results in schools, which can lead to children and young...
by Emma Warren | Feb 11, 2022 | Adult Services, Blog
Here at The Retreat, we understand how the diagnosis of breast cancer can be a traumatic, life changing event and has a considerable psychological impact. Often the only focus initially is to survive. After successful treatment however, other areas of life begin to...
by Emma Warren | Jan 20, 2022 | Adult Services, Blog
There is a large focus in schools placed upon SATS, mock exams and actual GCSE’s. This combined with the impact of a series of lockdowns and restrictions has led to an increase in exam stress for many children and young people. Here are some tips for parents and...
by Emma Warren | Dec 15, 2021 | Adult Services, Childrens Services
There are many things that can make us feel low or hopeless and these feelings can come and go, but it’s important to take them seriously. If you are having thoughts of suicide, are harming yourself or have thoughts about self-harm, it’s important to tell someone....
