Reframing 'What's Wrong' to 'What's Strong'

Building a new paradigm of mental wellness through positive psychology coaching for young people and those around them.

Coaching for Young People

Our unique coaching approach equips children and adolescents with strategies and tools to feel empowered to deal with life's adversities.

Helping you to help them (and yourself)! Whether struggling with relationships, or feeling disconnected with yourself, we'll give you practical solutions to take action.

Parent Coaching & Mentoring

Through leadership coaching and teacher training, we help you build a shared language across schools so everyone feels heard and valued.

Mentoring Educators & Leaders

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We are Positive Education UK & Ireland, and we celebrate 'what's right' with people, simplifying cutting-edge positive psychology research into practical, non-clinical strategies for enhancing mental fitness and wellbeing.

We champion coaching over therapy, to build on the strengths of individuals, and groups, equipping them with practical strategies and tools which they can apply to most of life’s challenges and positively influence others. In a world often fixated on what's wrong, we shift the perspective to reinforce positive internal beliefs, transforming how people view themselves and their surroundings, driving positive change.

OUR MISSION

What is Positive Psychology Coaching?

Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on the study of positive emotions, attitudes and behaviours. The field of positive psychology seeks to understand what goes right in life, not just what goes wrong, and it accentuates the human capacity for growth and achievement.

IN EDUCATION

Positive psychology coaching can help pupils, parents and teaching staff develop a sense of purpose and meaning and offers a universal language for young people and grown-ups to speak openly about their thoughts and feelings in a non-judgmental way. Positive psychology also teaches individuals how to be more optimistic and resilient in adversity. Incorporating positive psychology into lessons has been shown to help pupils cope with stress, develop self-efficacy, improve the quality of their relationships, and increase attainment. When parents and teachers learn positive psychology coaching tools alongside children, the success rate in building and maintaining these positive practices for life increases exponentially.

NAVIGATING NEURODIVERGENCY

Positive psychology coaching is proving incredibly beneficial for young people with neurodivergent traits including dyslexia, dyspraxia, ASD and ADHD, where often the first line approach is counselling or therapy. We question this approach in every case, as being neurodivergent doesn't mean there is something wrong with you, although that is usually the message shared. We help neurodivergent young people to navigate the complexities of a neurotypical world and equip children and teens with strategies to embrace their uniqueness and discover their strengths.

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It's time to rethink our approach to mental health, especially for children and teenagers who are often pathologised for their differences or misunderstood behaviours.

Current methods, focusing on diagnosing and treating, aren't always effective. We need to stop viewing these differences as problems to be fixed and start exploring new paths.

Coaching psychology offers an evidence-based alternative, shifting the focus from what's 'wrong' to what's possible. Instead of trying to conform to a narrow definition of 'what's normal', coaching psychology empowers young people to harness their strengths, build resilience, and thrive on their own terms.

It's a fresh perspective that encourages growth, not just treatment, offering a solution that truly resonates with today’s young people. To learn more about a coaching approach for kids, book a free call with us:

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Not Just for Adults: An Evidence-Based Alternative to Therapy for Kids

Engaging the Child's Ecosystem for Holistic Wellbeing

The statistics speak volumes: In the 2023 Teacher Wellbeing Index, it was found that 78% of all school staff have experienced negative mental health symptoms. Additionally, data shows that 68% of women and 57% of men with diagnosed mental health problems are parents!

Research has demonstrated that adults subconsciously act as emotional "mirror neurons" for children, so this part of the child's ecosystem is crucially important. We make it our priority to help these adults understand the importance of self-care and equip them with tools drawn from positive psychology, neuroscience, and neuro-affirming practices through events, workshops and coaching to facilitate a positive ripple effect.

Unlike therapy we don't dive deep into traumas; we do though have a fundamental belief that humans already have everything they need to thrive, you just need to learn how to access it, particularly when the going gets tough! We help you and the children you support to build a solid foundation for lasting wellbeing, using a systematic mindset coaching model that recognises ‘what's right’ with you, so your wonderful authentic selves get to shine.

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