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Are You Allowing Uncertainty?

Anxiety is increasing rapidly and parents are trying to be so supportive by removing any uncertainty. However, the irony is that we need to be

Our Family Vacation (with pics)…Keeping It Simple!

Keeping It Simple While on Vacation I hope you’re all settling back in to the September routine of school, activities and the filling out of

How to Help Your Nervous Child Go Back to School

How to Help Your Nervous Child Go Back to School For many students, the return to school is looming. Transitions are difficult for many of

The Five Keys of Building Self-Esteem

This is the third and final article in this mini-series on building self-esteem. In the last two articles, I’ve discussed the importance of security and

I could not make a higher recommendation for Sharon Selby’s seven week, online Brain Science and Self Empowerment programs. As a healthcare worker, neuroplasticity nerd and mom this program ticked ALL the boxes. I wish every kid and parent had access to these incredible programs. They have been so supportive and helpful in providing our 8 year old with tools to navigate emotional regulation, anxiety and fear, self compassion and the complexities of social relationships. I LOVED that each class was art based learning. Sharon creates an organized, engaging, supportive and safe space for kids to learn and share what they are learning using their own voice and creative gifts. At first I wondered if a group, Zoom based platform, would work to keep our child involved. I was so pleasantly surprised. It was wonderful to see how the kids in the group supported each other in peer based learning. They would sometimes share difficulties they were experiencing and the advice and support they gave each other was so heartwarming. Sharon guides the group with curiosity, wisdom and genuine care making sure everyone feels seen, heard and involved to the best of their ability. I really learned so much too and appreciated the final 10 minutes of each class where the parents got caught up on what the kids learned in their 50 minutes together. If you are reading this review and are on the fence about signing up, just do it. These courses have been an absolute game changer for our family.

- Chelsea B.

Dear Sharon, My 11 year old daughter, who initially did not want to go to your group, has absolutely loved taking your group. She looks forward to each week and can hardly wait! She’s begging me to take another one. Thank you for all that you do for our children. It’s been a great journey for both of us and I have learned so much too!

- Victoria

My daughter was struggling with anxiety and it was getting to the point where it was beginning to affect her and our life on a daily basis. If she knew she was going to be outside of her comfort zone she would start to panic and focus on something in an obsessive and negative way in anticipation of the upcoming situation. She was the most anxious she had ever been when she started the six week anxiety management course with Sharon. She loved Sharon immediately and felt very comfortable with her. She has learned through Sharon why she may feel this way and how to use skills to help her cope better. I wondered how much she might absorb as a six-year-old but she seems to be able to remember and use what Sharon has taught her. As she was taking the course her anxiety decreased dramatically. When she begins to get anxious again we use the skills she has learned and talk about how she can manage and cope with the things that are bothering her. I have also learned how to help her. Our experience with Sharon has been invaluable. My daughter says she is the best teacher she has ever had! Thanks Sharon.

- Carrie

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