John Kennedy, Author at The Spark

Using active listening to help ease our way out of lockdown

by John Kennedy | Jun 22, 2020 | Children and Young People, Coronavirus, mental health, parenting, the spark, Tips, young people

The easing of Coronavirus lockdown is cause for much celebration. But for some households, it may increase tension between family members. Children and Young People’s Counsellor John Kennedy looks at why active listening could help parents and carers manage...

Loss: how to help children and young people cope

by John Kennedy | May 26, 2020 | Children and Young People, families, mental health, parenting, the spark, Tips, young people

Change is an inevitable and necessary part of growing up. With every change there is an element of loss, even when the changes are welcome. Whether it is the grief that comes with the loss of a favourite toy as a child or the death of a beloved grandparent, change...

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Using active listening to help ease our way out of lockdown

Loss: how to help children and young people cope

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