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Helping children with emetophobia

Helping children with emetophobia

by Maria Gallacher | Nov 20, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, the spark, Tips, young people

Emetophobia is the fear of vomiting. We all have some degree of fear about vomiting or being in close proximity to someone who is. It isn’t the most pleasant experience for anyone after all! However, there are individuals panic-stricken by even the thought of...
High school leavers and workplace relationships

High school leavers and workplace relationships

by Megan McCafferty | Nov 13, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, young people

Starting work straight out of school is an exciting but nerve-wracking next step for many young people. On the one hand, earning your first pay packet and escaping school is a big attraction. On the other hand, it can be hard to imagine how you will fit in and build...
How to help a child deal with parental separation and divorce

How to help a child deal with parental separation and divorce

by Andrew Webb | Jul 24, 2019 | Children and Young People, couples, divorce, families, relationships, separation, the spark, Tips, young people

As a counselling and support charity, The Spark often works with couples trying to avoid parental separation. Sometimes, however, it is best for everyone involved that a relationship comes to an end. From time to time our counsellors are involved in helping couples...
How to make a comfort box for an anxious child

How to make a comfort box for an anxious child

by Linda Smith | Nov 13, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, the spark, Tips, young people

Anxiety is a very unpleasant experience for your child and for you as their parent. Finding tools and techniques to help them combat anxiety is something every parent seeks to do. In this short article Children and Young People counsellor, Linda Smith looks at an...
“I have failed as a parent” – exploring common myths about youth counselling

“I have failed as a parent” – exploring common myths about youth counselling

by Laura Campbell | Sep 9, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, the spark, young people

The mental health of children and young people has become a hot topic in recent years. Society is slowly waking up to the importance of emotional and mental wellbeing services like counselling. Sadly, many misconceptions and myths about youth counselling still remain....
Shielding children from struggles can harm their resilience

Shielding children from struggles can harm their resilience

by Andrew Webb | Jul 17, 2019 | Children and Young People, mental health, parenting, young people

When humans become parents they develop many natural instincts. One of which is shielding children from struggles. In the earliest weeks and months of life, it is a purely physical function to protect from hunger, a lack of companionship and the cold. As the child...
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