STRIVE NI

27/11/2025

Well this week alone has been a busy one without much breathing space (and that is before I return home to carnage in my own home with my own little ones😂)

I was fortunate to return to my old school this week - Belfast High School - for a session with classroom assistants ❤, I was back with the The Fostering Network for a session with carers, I had a visit to Carr's Glen Primary School for a CPD staff session with teachers and a trip to Thornhill College, Derry for work with over 200 Year 11 students!!

As always my one to one sessions continued around this ❤ My social media can be quiet with what I'm up to but there is always so much happening in the background!

My emails continue to be a bit of a nightmare in terms of my email host but I promise I am working on this to resolve it!!

Next week is a quieter week for me and I will be taking the opportunity to plan my schedule for early 2026. I will as always be prioritising current families and I will make you all aware when my slots are opening to secure your space then I will be releasing these for new families on the waiting list.

There are some changes coming next year with work schedules but I will always try to work around you as much as possible! 🥰

Remember our online Anxiety Based School Avoidance session is running on Saturday morning but you can also just access the recording after the session (but your space still needs booked): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975646278201

25/11/2025

Solely because I can't keep up with emails regarding Emotionally Based School Non-Attendance / Anxiety Based School Avoidance, I am running a FINAL last minute workshop online this Saturday at 10am! Recorded option also available.

Book a space:

A workshop aimed at parents and professionals who support children unable to attend school as a result of anxiety and other factors.

18/11/2025

Strive at Strides...that will be a tongue twister!! What a lovely opportunity I had this morning to meet with this group of young adults from Strides Day Opportunities Service in Bangor. I am very much looking forward to working with this group in the new year 🥰

10/11/2025

*Children's Autism Assessment Availability November/December 2025*

All our assessments have been accepted by local health trusts to date. Please complete the referral form via the link below with as much detail as possible. We will then be in touch!

Our assessments are undertaken under NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Clinical Guidelines for Autism Assessments.  Following your assessment if appropriate (and with your prior consent), we will also contact your local Health & Social Care Trust to share information regardin...

10/11/2025

Just a little reminder of my core working days (unless trainings etc are booked in of course!)

My to do list is currently endless but will try to catch up more today (around baby's nap time if I'm lucky!!) 🙃

06/11/2025

Today concluded a programme working with all the wonderful Year 8, 9 and 10 students at St Louise's Comprehensive College, Belfast as part of their Preventative Curriculum. Some wonderful, engaged students and lots of creativity too! 🤗

02/11/2025

I have LOTS to update on from Strive NI HQ...but more on that later this week when I catch my breath! For now here is a little reminder of our Belfast group for parents of young people experiencing school anxiety starting up this week. We have some wonderful parents leading this group and you are more than welcome to join if this is local to you! ❤

29/10/2025

We had lots of fun this morning at our Get READY for SEAG programme! 🤗🤗 comments at the end were "I thought I would be too nervous to speak with anyone here!" and "why do we only get to come here once?!"

I'll take that! 🥰

26/10/2025

As always after running any workshop I am inundated with requests for access to the recording for those who missed out 😂🤗

Here is a little opportunity to access our most recent Anxiety Based School Avoidance workshop. In the email with the video access you will also receive resources and a copy of the slides etc.

Link: https://striveni.co.uk/absa-workshop-recording

26/10/2025

Ticket sales for this close at 9pm so that we can prepare resources etc for this session. Only 2 spaces remain!

If your child is feeling a little bit wobbly about the SEAG this will be a lovely opportunity to settle some of those feelings and learn some skills to put into practice! 🤗

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-ready-for-seag-2025-tickets-1379360246629

23/10/2025

👻🎃 Spooktacular Fun! 🎃👻

We would love you to join us this Halloween for a morning full of fun and creativity. Expect crafts, treats, and some spooky (but not too scary!) take home creations.

Date: 30th October 2025 at 10.30am
Venue: Lillian Bland Pavilion, Glengormley

Spaces are limited - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1618686628279

22/10/2025

I don't know how this happened but... 🤗🤗