Recognising and Calming a Dis-regulated Threat System in Children

Recognising and Calming a Dis-regulated Threat System in Children

Helping a Child Feel Safe: Recognising and Calming a Dis-regulated Nervous System

In this article, we explore how to recognise when a child’s threat system is activated and introduce five evidence-based calming techniques adapted from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help them feel safe, connected, and in control. By understanding these responses and using simple co-regulation strategies, you can support your child in processing emotions in a healthy way.

If your child is struggling with emotional regulation, our expert child therapists can provide tailored support.

Helping Your Child Heal After Witnessing something traumatic: Gentle Strategies for Parents

Helping Your Child Heal After Witnessing something traumatic: Gentle Strategies for Parents

Helping a child navigate the aftermath of trauma can feel overwhelming, but as a parent or caregiver, you play a crucial role in their healing journey. This blog provides practical, evidence-based drawn from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help your child process distressing events. From guiding them to tell their story with a beginning, middle, and end, to using creative play and reframing unhelpful thoughts, this article offers actionable advice to support your child. Learn how to gently address avoidance, regulate emotions, and rebuild their sense of safety.

Recognising and Supporting Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: Key Signs and How to Help

Recognising and Supporting Mental Health in Children and Adolescents: Key Signs and How to Help

An informed parent is a child’s best advocate. Understanding the signs of mental health struggles early can make all the difference in helping them grow into resilient, healthy adults.

Learn how to recognise the signs of mental health struggles in children and adolescents, and discover how My Therapist Online can provide expert, accessible care to support their well-being from home.