A strength or weakness? – Imaginational OE
Including the ‘Happy Place’ tool within the Multilevel Emotion Regulation Theory – MERT Why we focus on the negative If […]
How I get back on track
Or my list of low-key self care tools New awareness I used to read about self care practices, but I […]
“Innately empowering and humanising: We all need more of this!”
Interview with PowerWood’s Director Carolyn Sargentson I had seen Simone’s [founder of PowerWood] stand at a home education camp – […]
“How did I survive against the odds?”
Protective factors against suicide for children and teens I was a very unhappy 12-year-old. Being too tall, too feminine and […]
“She was really wound up, deeply depressed, withdrawn, not talking to anyone”
‘Airy fairy’ When my daughter Lisa* started at a preschool group, the staff noticed that she was a bit ‘airy […]
“The biggest challenge is not being understood and being forced to fit in” Mum of three about life with OE’s
How and when did you first realise your children were different? With my oldest I knew from young that he […]
“My 4 year old was so overwhelmed by her emotions she wanted to end her life”
Names have been changed When did you learn about OE? I first came across PowerWood when my daughter was very […]
A pool of blood or … red balloons? How to show your imagination who’s in charge
Understanding imaginational and emotional OE At PowerWood Camp late one night a mum with her young daughter came to see […]