The Emotions Lab Blog

Connection as a tool for emotional regulation Jan 18, 2024

Bessel Van Der Kolk's assertion that, "The parent-child connection is the most powerful mental healt...

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All about feelings feelings Jan 11, 2024

At Nixon & Nixon, we are addressing the pressing issue of rising anxiety and behavioural challenges ...

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Being on the front line of anxiety - an interview with teachers Jan 04, 2024

Happy New Year!

We spent time over the holidays talking to experienced teachers who have been in ...

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Insights from our 2023 families! adhd anxiety families Dec 22, 2023

As we approach the year's end, we feel very grateful for the hundreds of hours we've shared with our...

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A letter to my neurodivergent child. Dec 14, 2023

To my neurodivergent child,

The world might often feel like it's working against you, but your uniq...

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ADHD 2.0 - Some insights into a fantastic book! Dec 07, 2023

ADHD 2.0 by Edward Hallowell and John Ratey offers a unique exploration of attention deficit hyperac...

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Children, anxiety and lifestyle medicine. anxiety anxiety in schools lifestyle medicine movement nutrition sleep Dec 01, 2023

Lifestyle choices can significantly impact children's anxiety levels. While it's important to note t...

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ADHD & Somatic Practises Nov 23, 2023

In our quest to support families navigating ADHD, we've uncovered the remarkable impact of incorpora...

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FLEX-IT! anxiety anxiety in schools emotional flexibility flex-it! Nov 16, 2023


At Nixon & Nixon we are enjoying expanding our workshops to provide teachers & parents with a fram...

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Anxiety in schools and the role of the cerebellum in emotional regulation! anxiety cerebellum emotional regulation lifestyle medicine movement schools Nov 09, 2023

There  is a troubling escalation in emotional dysregulation among children within UK schools, a phen...

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