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How Not to Treat Childhood Anxiety & OCD

Apr 04, 2022

In the treatment of anxiety, there are lots of options available. It can be so overwhelming sifting through Google searches, looking at different therapists and their varied approaches.

Be aware when a therapist wants to focus just on breathing techniques, mindfulness or other self-regulation...

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6 Things to do Over Spring Break to Increse Confidence & Bust Anxiety

Apr 04, 2022

The holidays are coming! This is a great opportunity to work on some confidence building.

Journeys, new adventures and visiting friends and relatives can be an exciting time for some children but an absolute horror story for anxious children who don't like change and need lots of reassurance with...

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Online Therapy for Children in COVID-19 Isolation - Everything you need to know

Apr 10, 2020

The internet has become ubiquitous with today’s generation, so it makes sense to start using online methods to educate young people about looking after their mental health and wellbeing.

 

We’re in week four of COVID-19 isolation here in Dubai. We are completely locked down now....

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A message to Class of 2020 school leavers

Mar 23, 2020
 

Hey Claire peirson here from Pivotal Mind.

This is a message for year 13s, school leavers & class of 2020.

You must be feeling in an emotional crazy place right now...
Disappointed
Frustrated
Angry
Fearful
Cheated

Unease
Uncertainty
What does the Future hold?

Now’s the time to feel the feels....

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Find your Character Strengths

Mar 17, 2020
 

This is such a great positive psychology activity to do with your teens.

Think of character strengths as personality muscles in that some are stronger and more developed.

Knowing your strengths and limitations helps you focus on making the best of who you are. To truly do what you can do best...

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UAE Schools closed due to Corona Virus

Mar 04, 2020
 

Okay, so the UAE government have announced today that all schools will be closed for next 4 weeks starting from Sunday to stop the spread of the coronavirus

This is a crucial time for our GCSE & A’level students who follow a curriculum based on the end of year exams to pass.

Are we...

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8 WARNING SIGNS THAT SHOW YOUR HIGH ACHIEVING CHILD HAS DEVELOPED A FEAR OF FAILURE:

Sep 08, 2016

 

Is your child giving you a cause for concern? Have you noticed a change in them recently? Perhaps they are not talking about their achievements as much or shining as brightly as before.

It could be that they have developed a fear of failure - quite common in high achievers. They often have...

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4 OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS YOU CAN TAKE AS A PARENT TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S TALENT

Jun 07, 2016

 

Claire Peirson – Pivotalmind

 

‘Once in a lifetime, you will have the opportunity to be

amazing – take the moment.’

 

At the end of 2015, I had the absolute pleasure of watching guest speaker Bill Beswick talk to the children, staff & parents at my...

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12 TOP COACHING QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE MAKING A BIG DECISION

Jan 03, 2016

 

These are some of my favorite thought-provoking, emotion-stirring, intuition sparking and bottom of your stomach – gut-wrenching questions I ask clients when they come to me with big decisions to make.

 As a coach, it is never my job to lead, pressure or influence. My job is to...

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BE YOUR OWN MENTAL COACH

Dec 07, 2015

 6 Ways to banish self-doubt & self-sabotage.

 

If you compete in sports at a professional level you no doubt already have a coach, nutritionist, and mentor. You invest time and money in pursuit of the ultimate goal: to win.

But what happens when you reach a plateau? What...

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