Learn more about Separation Anxiety Disorder, its symptoms, reasons why it happens, how to get a diagnosis, and possible treatments for kids with this type of anxiety.
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Learn more about Generalised Anxiety Disorder, its symptoms, reasons why it happens, how to get a diagnosis, and possible treatments for kids with this type of anxiety.
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We’ve put together a few ideas of how you can make the most of zones and rituals in your home during pandemic disruptions. Clear boundaries for rest, learning and play can help keep kids purposeful and empowered. It’s not such a bad idea for parents, either!
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We’ve put together a quick craft tutorial for sensory bottles. Not only a fun-yet-tranquil activity, it’s also a ‘back-packable’ tool that helps your child self-regulate anxiety and difficult emotions.
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As of Sept 2021, the Gheorg app has been available for one year! Read more about what's happened in the past year and download the Gheorg colouring in book!
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Win TWO free books to support your wellbeing!
In honour of Speech Pathology Week, we’re giving away children’s books by Sonia Bestulic.
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It’s ok to allow your child to feel challenged. Challenges are how we learn and how we grow. Read more about how a growth mindset can support a healthy wellbeing.
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In mid-2021, founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed by Peter Birch on the Talking HealthTech podcast episode 152.
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How many times has your toddler been close to tears of frustration because “No, I can do it myself!!”. And how often do we get frustrated with ourselves, because it feels like it would be easier and faster to just do it for them?
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In mid-2021, founder of Gheorg and psychologist for 30 years, Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed by Leonie Akhidenor on how best mums can manage their own anxiety, and how we can support kids who have anxiety.
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How many of us as parents, teachers and caregivers, have come to the realisation we need to reprioritise how we manage our mental health?
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Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed on the Beanstalks Mum podcast! During the episode, Louise shares four simple tips for stress management. Listen to the episode here.
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Among the busyness of our everyday lives, it’s easy to forget to take time to slow down and reflect on how we’re feeling. Read some suggestions for kids to learn how to calm themselves and regulate their emotions.
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In early 2021, Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf was interviewed for Balance the Grind where she shares her perspective and experience on being a psychologist, a mother and an EdTech startup founder.
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Wondering what it takes to be a female founder of an EdTech startup? Here, Gheorg founder Dr Louise Metcalf shares a typical day in her life. Find out what she does each hour, the projects she juggles, and how she commits to spending time with her family everyday.
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Knowing how to calm ourselves when we’re stressed is a powerful asset. When we empower kids with this ability, everyday they can feel calmer, more confident, and more resilient knowing that when challenging times come, they know they will get through them. Here we’ve shared a few phrases that parents, teachers and caregivers can use when trying to help an anxious child feel calm.
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In October 2020, our founder Dr Louise Metcalf spoke with Natasha Ace, the founder of Private Practice - a community of psychologists. Louise and Natasha discussed how Gheorg can support the work of psychologists and act as an extension of their therapy rather than a replacement.
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This has been a guest post from Sarah Elliott from Melbourne Edge. There are different types of trauma which result in differing impacts on children and different symptoms and signs exhibited. Identifying the trauma type and symptoms can let us know what support is needed. Read more about trauma and it's relationship to anxiety in children.
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Our founder has been featured on the Chatabout Children podcast! Learn more about episode 52 where you’ll hear Dr Louise Metcalf share her knowledge around how families and educators can nurture strong and confident kids.
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A family who uses Gheorg shared their story with The Daily Telegraph. Read the article here.
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