Roots Psychology

05/10/2020

New blog post...
www.rootspsychology.co.uk/blog/family-scripts

Blog written by child psychologist, Dr Catherine Pitfield. Catherine writes about the idea of "family scripts" first theorised by John Byng-Hall. Family scripts are the ideas and patterns that can be passed on through generations, either consciously or unconsciously.

23/09/2020

New blog post....

www.rootspsychology.co.uk/blog/talking-about-death-and-dying-with-young-people

Blog written by Dr Catherine Pitfield, Psychologist at Roots Psychology, Brighton and Hove. Catherine shares ideas about how to talk with children when someone dies. She explains the different ways children will understand death depending on their age and development.

02/09/2020

New blog post on starting school...

Blog post written by Dr Catherine Pitfield, Child psychologist working with children and families in Brighton and Hove. Starting school is a big transition for both children and parents, presenting different challenges and opportunities. This blog explains what changes happen to the brain of a pre-

23/08/2020

Online workshop for parents with children starting or returning to primary school. Run by a Psychologist and Speech & Drama Specialist...

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/back-to-school-online-workshop-to-support-parents-tickets-113787736182

20/08/2020

New blog post....

Blog written by Dr Catherine Pitfield at Roots Psychology. Child Psychologist working in Brighton and Hove. Mindfulness is a useful tool for children and young people to practice becoming aware of their thoughts and emotions. This YouTube video has a great way of explaining Mindfulness in an access

16/08/2020

New blog post....
www.rootspsychology.co.uk/blog/the-anger-iceberg

Blog written by Dr Catherine Pitfield, Child & Family Psychologist at Roots Psychology, Brighton & Hove. Anger in young people can be hard to understand and manage. It is often useful to think about what is causing the anger and what the feelings are behind any anger. The iceberg image is

23/07/2020

New blog post...

Blog written by Dr Catherine Pitfield, Psychologist (Roots Psychology) - Brighton & Hove. Anxiety is a really uncomfortable feeling, and learning about why we experience anxiety and how we can manage it is really important for teenagers. This rap video is perfect at explaining the science behin

19/07/2020

Is your child starting primary school in September?

Sign up to our webinar to learn about the emotional and developmental changes taking place at this time. We will offer ideas on how to support your child with this transition.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starting-primary-school-a-workshop-for-parents-tickets-113787736182

17/07/2020

New blog post...Explaining anxiety for Teenagers.

Blog written by Dr Catherine Pitfield, Psychologist (Roots Psychology) - Brighton & Hove. Anxiety is a really uncomfortable feeling, and learning about why we experience anxiety and how we can manage it is really important for teenagers.

05/07/2020

*New Workshops added*

Is your child expressing worries about school and friendships?
Your child can learn strategies to manage anxiety, confidence and communication.
Book a place in a small group workshop run jointly by a clinical psychologist and drama specialist: https://www.speakingworks.co.uk/holiday-workshops

27/06/2020

Worried your child has lost confidence in lockdown?
Your child will be taught skills to successfully transition to a new school with confidence and emotional resilience.
Small outdoor workshops will be running throughout July and August 2020, book a place now:

https://speaking-works.class4kids.co.uk/term/23