Social & Emotional Learning Consultant at The Soke, Lulu Luckock, on the value of creating healthy habits with your child that will lay down healthy foundations, to grow & support your child's emotional health and wellbeing.

It all started last week. The article in the Sun newspaper alleging that a well-known TV presenter had been paying £35,000 in exchange for “sexual photos”. This story catapulted into a national debate about who the personality was. We all played a guessing game within our homes and friendship circles as to who it was, and eventually many presenters felt the need to publicly deny it was them, which in turn only added to more debate and intrigue surrounding a story that to its core remains painful and lifechanging for many of those involved. Fingers where pointed and opinions were at times harsh as the consensus seemed to be that yet again there has been an abuse of power by an overpaid and entitled TV presenter. The young person involved was 17 when the contact began, and their parents stated that they have a crack cocaine addiction that was being fed by the payments. The allegations grew as more young people came forward which only added to the drama and public debate, whilst at the same time, presumably, tightening the noose around the presenter’s neck who stood central to the news story.

Shockingly, it can take an average of 8 years to diagnose endometriosis, which means many, many more years for many more women. ‘Living’ with endometriosis can be utter agony. Symptoms vary enormously hence difficulties in diagnosis, but what stands out is the pain and suffering endured - bodily, emotionally and psychologically. Many associate endometriosis with painful periods, however this is the tip of the iceberg and this association by many, does a dis-service to people who experience endometriosis on a daily basis. Why is endometriosis still a misunderstood and under-researched condition?

If you are feeling overwhelmed, worrying excessively and experiencing intrusive thoughts, you may be struggling with Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD). A complex mental health condition, which varies from individual to individual, GAD can significantly impact quality of life if excessive feelings of worry, fear and tension, persisting for prolonged periods, disrupt everyday activities.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how a person makes sense of the world around them. In the workplace, ASD can affect the individual’s communication and social skills, their ability to focus on a task, and the ability to work with others in a team. People who have ASD bring a unique set of skills and strengths to organisation that can help drive innovation, productivity and growth. In this blog we recommend ideas for supporting employees with autism to succeed in the workplace.

Why is it that women with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often do not realise that they have ADHD? Dr Chi-Chi Obuaya, The Soke’s Consultant Psychiatrist explains why sometimes an ADHD diagnosis can be missed in women, and why for others it can be a late diagnosis.

Find out more about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents, and how The Soke’s multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists offer a holistic approach for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder and complex neurodevelopmental assessments

The Soke’s blog series written by Parenting Coach, Lulu Luckock, provide expert advice on ‘Growing Happy Strong Families’. Part 2 of the series is titled: What sort of a parent are you and how do you parent?

Dr Katherine Coutsoudis, Chartered Psychologist explains Schema therapy, an integrative model that combines different approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy as well as other experiential approaches.

Men’s Mental Health & Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice which allows us to switch off from everyday pressures and focus on the present moment (here and now) as well as pay attention to our bodily sensations, such as breathing deeply and slowly and how this feels right now in an accepting manner

The Soke’s blog series written by Parenting Coach, Lulu Luckock, provide expert advice on ‘Growing Happy Strong Families’. Part 1 of the series is titled: Happy parents raise happy children; it starts with you! Find out more

For organisations to connect employees with a sense of purpose, the keystone is trust.

Recently, Soke Performance, the corporate outreach division of The Soke, was asked to deliver a tailored webinar for 24,000 plus staff across 7 locations for a global TechCo. The event offered the opportunity for reflection and learning around the emerging contention for staff of how to manage and balance working at home, in the office and taking the benefits of both, while establishing and maintaining strong relationships between co-workers and teams.

Psychiatrists and other mental health professionals always need to ask themselves “What has happened to this person?” rather than “What is wrong with them?” and always consider the possibility of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

In this article we take a look at the private educational psychology assessments for Children and Adolescents provided by The Soke’s Educational Psychologists.

When should a child be referred to an Educational Psychologist?

Children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties can benefit from educational psychological assessments utilising the specialist skills of The Soke’s Educational Psychologists.

On the 6th of October The Soke hosted an event that explored the topic of creating cultures of trauma informed care. The evening was attended by those working with children and families in a culturally diverse setting, such as pastoral care teams in schools.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder. This simply means that the brain is wired in a different way. With ADHD there are two main challenges that those with the condition can face. One of these challenges are inattention, whilst the other challenge is hyperactivity and impulsivity.

Telemental health, or online therapy, has seen an exciting change in the delivery and accessibility of alternative mental health care during the pandemic. What are the benefits of online therapy? How to avoid the pitfalls of online therapy

What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)? The focus of DBT is Emotion Management, and seeks to understand and regulate emotions, behaviours, and interactions. Find out how DBT works, what to expect from DBT and if it’s suitable for you.

Navigating Exam Season: It’s important to remember as a parent that learning does not happen on a linear trajectory and each experience offers room for scaffolding of learning and positive change.

Our loved ones are not choosing addiction. The drug or behaviour is something that alleviates their pain. Lucy Tomkins explains why family recovery coaching can help anyone who has been impacted or affected by someone else’s addiction, whether the latter is actively using, in treatment or in recovery.