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Posted on October 30, 2017 by in

10 MAGNIFICENT GAMES TO PRACTICE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS WITH KIDS…..Possibility of Hours of fun and interaction !!!

Click this link to get a synopsis or overview of some fun interactive games.   These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Novara Centre of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Novara Centre bears...

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Posted on August 28, 2017 by in

Webinar for parents: ‘Tantrums, Attitude & Boundary Battles, Connecting with your child when you just can’t even’

Webinar by Dr. Shefali & S.Lula, ‘Tantrums, Attitude & Boundary Battles, Connecting with your child when you just can’t even’. In this webinar, the facilitators emphasize the importance of connection rather than control and discuss some of the awarenesses parents/carers need to attune to, personally & internally, which may impact or influence the way they are and behave with kids...

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Posted on August 8, 2017 by in

7 reasons why emotional intelligence is one of the fastest-growing job skills.

Interesting!!….. Another article which emphasizes the importance and some benefits of emotional intelligence and affect regulation. Emotional intelligence is an aspect of the realization of the true self, the whole, fulfilled, free being that is one with all life. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an...

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Posted on August 3, 2017 by in

Dealing With Anxiety: Exploring the Patterns that Fuel the Anxious Process

Dealing With Anxiety: Exploring the Patterns that Fuel the Anxious Process (by Dr Sarah Sarkis). One of the key points here is the power to observe the mind from a neutral stand point, maintaining awareness of mental and emotional patterns. While staying present as the true self, the anchor of awareness, difficult or unpleasant thoughts/emotions are fully experienced but not...

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Posted on July 25, 2017 by in

Useful tips for when a child can’t calm down

This article contains some useful tips for when a child can’t calm down – including regulation strategies such as connecting phrases, physical touch, empathy, silent support, and a calm, regulated parent. After clicking on the main title of the article, click here to read more…. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do...

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Posted on July 7, 2017 by in

Some helpful pointers for working with anger

There are some potentially helpful pointers here for use with anger…helpful for both parents and the child, e.g. listening to the message of anger, creating a space between what triggers us and the reaction, yelling less and listening more, connecting rather than controlling, going with the flow of the moment, validating and acknowledging children’s feelings, etc. These links are being...

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Posted on June 28, 2017 by in

Some useful tips for improving communication with teens

This article ‘Briding the gap: Improving communication with your teen’ contains some potentially helpful pointers Click here to read more. These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Novara Centre of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or...

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Posted on June 28, 2017 by in

Some useful pointers for problem solving…’HELP YOUR CHILD BECOME A CRITICAL THINKER AND PROBLEM SOLVER’

Click here to read the article     These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Novara Centre of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Novara Centre bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or...

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Posted on June 25, 2017 by in

A study which supports the idea that ‘Yoga and Meditation Can Reverse DNA Activity Which Causes Stress, Illness, Anxiety and Depression.

Click the link below to read the article http://www.heysigmund.com/yoga-meditation-can-reverse-dna-activity-causes-stress-illness-anxiety-depression/     These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the Novara Centre of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. The Novara Centre bears no responsibility for the...

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