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... 
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... 
by Sarah Woodcock | May 3, 2020 | Coronavirus, loneliness, mental health, relationships, the spark, Tips
Coping with isolation and loneliness was something many of us were trying to do before Coronavirus (Covid-19) turned our reality upside down. Over 9 million people in the UK reported feelings of loneliness and isolation before this new reality emerged.From a... 
