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Connections in Mind are a highly dedicated team of coaches committed to supporting executive function development in both children, education providers and adults through executive function training and coaching.

02/12/2025

Men’s brains work differently and it’s time we talked about it.

If you’ve spent years pushing through stress, overwhelm, disorganisation or self-doubt… you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it.

Our free, men-only webinar creates a private, safe space to explore:

🔹 Why life can feel harder than it “should”�
🔹 The hidden executive function patterns behind overwhelm and burnout�
🔹 Why motivation, follow-through and focus work differently for different brains�
🔹 How to work with your brain, not against it

This isn’t therapy.�It’s not a diagnosis.�It’s awareness, understanding, and practical tools for men who’ve been coping in silence.

👉 Register for free and join us https://tinyurl.com/4zev4uuf

�No judgement. No labels. Just clarity.

21/10/2025

Why Train as an Executive Function Coach?

1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, yet so many still go without the understanding and support they need to thrive.

That’s why Executive Function Coaching matters.

It’s not just a qualification, it’s a way to change lives, shape futures, and create real impact in schools, workplaces, and homes.

Whether you’re a teacher, therapist, SENCO, coach, HR professional, or a parent with a neurodivergent child, training as an EF Coach gives you the tools to:

✨ Understand the brain behind behaviour
✨ Support with compassion, not judgement
✨ Empower others to unlock their potential

Discover why now is the perfect time to train as an EF Coach and how you can start your journey today.

👉 Read the blog: https://tinyurl.com/yb399h89

Because when you understand how the brain works, you can truly change lives. 🧠

11/10/2025

"I thought I was losing my mind. Turns out, it was my hormones and my neurodivergence colliding.”

You’re not imagining it.

Brain fog, overwhelm, mood swings, and memory lapses are real — and for neurodivergent women, menopause can magnify them all.

Studies show up to 70% of women experience cognitive changes during peri-menopause — but for those with ADHD or autism, the impact can feel life-altering.

Understanding what’s happening biologically helps us replace shame with strategy — and isolation with support.

💬 Join us to explore the science, the stories, and the solutions.
Neurodivergence in Later Life: Understanding & Supporting “The Change”
📅 Tuesday 14 October | 1 pm BST
🎟️ Free to attend
👉 Register now https://tinyurl.com/38eww6cj

10/10/2025

Did you know oestrogen plays a major role in attention, motivation, and mood regulation?

When it drops during peri-menopause, neurodivergent women often experience intensified executive function challenges — from brain fog to emotional overwhelm.

This under-discussed overlap between neurodivergence and menopause affects thousands of women every day.

💬 Read our latest blog to learn what’s really happening in the brain — and how to find support through “The Change.”

👉 Read the blog here

09/10/2025

Did you know? Hormonal change can intensify neurodivergent traits.

Research shows that falling oestrogen levels during peri-menopause directly affect dopamine and serotonin, the very chemicals that support focus, memory, and mood regulation.

For neurodivergent adults, that can mean:

More forgetfulness and brain fog
Increased emotional swings
Difficulty keeping routines
Heightened sensory sensitivities

Yet, most women are never told this.

It’s time to change that conversation.

Join our free webinar:
Neurodivergence in Later Life: Understanding & Supporting “The Change”
📅 Tuesday 14 October | 1 pm BST
🎟️ Free to attend
👉 https://tinyurl.com/38eww6cj

03/10/2025

Will my child miss out on friends? Will they fall behind? Can we really make it work?

👉 Read our new blog in association with The CODE Education

Home Schooling: Myths vs Reality https://tinyurl.com/2kj5e3sa

And if you’d like to talk it through, you can book a free discovery call with our team — no pressure, just a chance to explore what might work for your family.

📅 Book your free discovery call here https://tinyurl.com/5ezn3bpf

02/10/2025

Our second Blog in Our School Refusal Series in collaboration with CODE Education

School Refusal — What Are the Next Steps for Your Child?

School refusal is on the rise.

📊 The numbers tell the story:

In 2023, 126,100 children in the UK were being home educated.

By 2024, that number had risen to 153,300.

That’s thousands more families searching for answers when school simply isn’t working.

Behind every statistic is a child — and a family — trying to find a way forward. And there are options.

👉 If school feels impossible right now, know that you’re not alone.
👉 Read the full blog →https://tinyurl.com/4huvawhh

01/10/2025

📢 Free Webinar for Parents

💛School isn’t easy for every child.

For many, the move to secondary school, new teachers, or new routines sparks anxiety that can make the classroom feel overwhelming.

👉 Research shows that up to 1 in 5 pupils experience high levels of school-related anxiety.
👉 For neurodivergent children, the risk of school refusal is even higher — with persistent absence almost double that of their peers.

These transitions can be especially tough — but with the right support and flexibility, children can adjust and continue to thrive.

That’s why we and our partner are hosting a FREE parent webinar:

✨ School Refusal – A Parent’s Guide to Options
📅 Wednesday 15th October 2025
⏰ 7:00 pm BST
💷 Free to attend

With experts:

Paula Barrett – CEO of The CODE Education, SEN career tutor, EF coach, and consultant with 15 years’ experience supporting neurodivergent learners.

Victoria Bagnall – teacher, author, and co-founder of Connections in Mind, specialising in executive function and neurodiversity.

✅ Practical advice
✅ Real alternatives to traditional schooling
✅ Reassurance that you’re not alone

👉 Register for FREE here https://tinyurl.com/2rtc8mtp

30/09/2025

📚 Back to school isn’t easy for every child.

For some families, back to school means daily battles, tears, and rising anxiety. School refusal is becoming more common — especially for neurodivergent children — and it can leave parents feeling isolated and unsure what to do next.

You’re not alone.

In the The CODE Education latest blog, we explore why school refusal happens and what the next steps could look like for your child.

👉 Read here: https://tinyurl.com/fwxmt6xe

15/08/2025

🛋️ Why Traditional Coping Strategies Sometimes Don’t Work

Therapists often see clients who know they need to plan, organise, and self-regulate — but can’t seem to do it.

Burnout and executive function challenges affect the very brain networks needed to follow through on coping strategies.

Our Executive Function Coach Training bridges this gap, giving therapists neuroscience-based tools to help clients:

🔹 Reduce overwhelm
🔹 Rebuild mental flexibility
🔹 Develop sustainable routines

👉 http://bit.ly/4l7fte7
📧 Email: training@connectionsinmind.co.uk

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13/08/2025

🏢 Burnout Isn’t Laziness — It’s a Brain in Survival Mode

In high-pressure workplaces, chronic stress impairs planning, working memory, and adaptability — the very skills employees rely on to perform.

For neurodivergent employees or those with executive function difficulties, this can mean:

🔹 Struggling to prioritise
🔹 Avoiding decisions
🔹 Feeling constantly behind

With the right understanding and support, Managers can help employees recover from overload and prevent burnout before it takes hold.

🎓 Our Executive Function Coach Training gives professionals practical tools to boost focus, resilience, and workplace wellbeing.

👉 http://bit.ly/4l7fte7
📧 Email: training@connectionsinmind.co.uk

11/08/2025

📚 When Overload Looks Like Acting Out

In classrooms, burnout doesn’t just look like tired teachers — it’s in pupils too.

When executive function skills like organising, prioritising, and shifting between tasks are overwhelmed, children can appear:

🔹 Distracted
🔹 Forgetful
🔹 Reactive

It’s not defiance — it’s the brain signalling it’s at capacity.

🎓 Our Level 1 Executive Function Coach Training equips educators to spot early signs of overload and use simple strategies to help pupils regain focus and confidence.

👉 http://bit.ly/4l7fte7
📧 Email: training@connectionsinmind.co.uk

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Who are Connections in Mind?

Connections in Mind was founded in 2015 by three like minded women, who together, wanted to be instrumental in making the current UK education system less challenging for students with executive function challenges.

Imogen and Bettina had been working together for a number of years supporting individual students executive functioning. They met Victoria at a training course she organised led by one of the world’s foremost experts in supporting children with executive function deficits Dr Peg Dawson. They soon realised that they were all passionate about helping students succeed and shared goals and ideas which would make them excellent business partners.

The business is going from strength to strength. We now have over 30 coaches on our books, we working with a number of schools and have developed and launched our Connected Parenting Course – for parents of children with EF challenges. We are looking forward to bring many new innovative services to parents, children and schools in the coming years.