Mentoring

Students who present with anxiety often have difficulty identifying why they feel anxious in certain situations. It is important to teach students the triggers that are associated with these emotions; additionally providing strategies or ‘tools’ to implement can support them help them identify when these feelings begin to escalate.

Mentoring students can be beneficial, not only for academic progress but also for social and emotional development. Often students feel more comfortable talking to a mentor about their friendship concerns, bullying or self confidence. In our modern world, anxiety, stress, and expectations are surrounding our children through social media platforms.

We are all working more and trying to fit everything in. This results in less down time spent with family. The National Curriculum now expects more from students at a younger age and many children are not developmentally ready for formal schooling. The pressure put on students to achieve, often results in meltdowns and changes in behaviour which can negatively impact their self-esteem and anxiety.

Finding a balance between work, school and extra curricular activities is paramount. Too many after school activities may also add to the escalation of behaviour and difficulty self regulating.

Estelle provides a supportive mentoring program which focuses on strategies for both parents and students to utilise. She provides a holistic approach, encompassing the whole child. Estelle also provides mentoring for parents who need strategies in supporting their children at home. It is important that the whole family works collaboratively to maximise positive results.

Please contact Estelle for more information regarding her mentoring program.