All about feelings

At Nixon & Nixon, we are addressing the pressing issue of rising anxiety and behavioural challenges among primary school children. However, our mission extends beyond merely tackling these problems; at the core of our approach is the profound aim to foster a deep understanding of feelings among both adults and children. We believe that feelings are accompanied by a physiological response, often manifesting as the stress response, and that everyone possesses the ability to take control of their feelings. Understanding our own feelings and processing them opens up a world of change to most individuals.

Our tools empower adults and children to comprehend their feelings, providing a foundation for processing and managing them effectively. Thus we enable children to move from anxious states to those of calm and focus. Despite it's apparent simplicity, this crucial practice is often overlooked as individuals find themselves entangled in repetitive thought patterns and self-narratives. Understanding one's feelings lies at the heart of everything, steering our thoughts and behaviours.

As adults, we frequently resort to numbing these challenging feelings through various means like alcohol, food, or online shopping. However if we keep ignoring feelings we inadvertently amplify the stress response. The repercussions of neglecting these feelings are well-documented, with established links to mental and physical health issues. As parents in our generation, understanding feelings was often overlooked and the repression of feelings often encouraged. We advocate for integrating this learning in schools. Recognising and addressing feelings, we believe, is not just beneficial but vital for fostering long-term health and happiness in individuals of all ages.