Do you work in or represent a school in Gloucester, Cheltenham or the Cotswolds? Do you think your pupils would benefit from a boost to their self esteem and confidence?
I can use my professional psychological background to connect with students and give them strategies & techniques to immediately make positive changes. The changes I help them to form will build a strong internal support system for them.
My work is best done when I’m working with the teachers, to help them understand the feelings of their students better. But I can also work with school sports teams, specific year groups or even 1 to 1 coaching for students showing particularly bad symptoms. These services can be offered during or after school hours.
Call me today for a friendly informal chat on 07765 182127
Some of the effects of stress and anxiety in schools can lead to:
Having low self esteem tends to make a person ignore the positive aspects of themselves and life in general, so they will primarily focus on negative things. They could be having worthwhile experiences and be a genuinely likeable person, but because they dismiss the positive things these events don’t seem real to them. Leaving this unhelpful or fixed mindset unaddressed can cause more severe problems later on in life as they don’t experience things as much as they should. By helping them manage their thoughts, you help them control their negative thoughts and maintain a higher self esteem, further improving how they feel in any situation. Improving their lives in the playground, in the exam hall, or as they grow into young adults.
New situations can be anxiety inducing for children, going from being the big fish in primary school to the smallest as they progress to secondary school. They have to learn to mix with new people all of which have varying beliefs and backgrounds, which can be confusing and stressful – leading to anxiety.
When children transition from being top achievers in primary school, they can be hit quite hard when they aren’t at the top in secondary. These struggles of maintaining what they could do before can lead to feelings of failure and not being good enough. Ultimately these feelings can reduce the child’s self esteem, potentially causing depression and anxiety.
A common scenario I face is when a child gets into their chosen grammar school, high in confidence that they’ve met the bar as a top achiever, only to realise there are now hundreds of other students who are equal or of greater ability. Suddenly with the child no longer being top of the class, they realise a lot of effort and study has to go into their success. Often within the first few weeks the child will feel down and useless compared to their peers. They might struggle to address these feelings and take it out on themselves, believing they’re not as good and fall into self doubt – escalating the negative emotions and further dividing their academic ability.
Feel free to call me anytime on 07765 182127 to see how your pupils, your teachers and your school can benefit or email any questions that you may have to me at Claire@ClaireMcGrath.co.uk.
Claire
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Fantastic experience. I now look forward to each day instead of dreading what might happen. I have not had an anxiety attack or worried over silly uncontrollable things since. Claire is a very good listener and easy to talk to. She seems to know exactly how you feel. My life is definitely enhanced. I am happier, stronger and able to deal with situations better. I feel braver, much more confident and optimistic. Thank you again so much
It changed my way of thinking. I have a clearer view of everything. I always left feeling uplifted. I’m more confident, more positive. Very relaxing and friendly. In a word – life changing. I would, and have, recommended to friends
I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Claire. She herself was so friendly and welcoming whilst still remaining professional. I think Claire is awesome. Very inspiring. My actual session was brilliant. I felt so relaxed and chilled out. I left feeling as though I didn’t have a single worry in the world. Thank you again Claire.
I’m so glad that I discovered Claire, she is amazing and so supportive. I’ve lost 16lb in 3 weeks and feel healthier and more positive than I have for years. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you so much!
Claire is brilliant – I just wish I had gone to her sooner! I’m no longer anxious and I have completely changed my life around. I am finally free of fears that were holding me back and I have a very exciting future ahead.
Having struggled for 40 years with anxiety, panic attacks and numerous phobias, and trying everything from cognitive behaviour therapy, hypnotherapy, hands on healing and prescription medication in an effort to overcome it, I had all but given up. A friend recommended Claire. After 6 amazing sessions, I feel like a different person! If you are reading this, and wanting to change your life, give Claire a call, you won’t regret it
You gave me tools to use that made it easier to cope – most importantly to be aware. It was a really beneficial time.
Claire is incredible. I saw her 5 years ago and she helped me to realise the power of my mind and how I can change the way I feel about certain situations. Just recently my son suddenly started to suffer with anxiety, after a few sessions with Claire the difference in him is amazing.
I simply cannot recommend Claire enough – she will help you to change your life!
Just to say I’ve managed to get about a stone off since I saw you last. The biggest change being that I joined the gym and now no longer have a fear of joining in classes. I’ve lost 20 inches overall! Thank you so much for helping me change my mind set.
