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Supporting Your Child Through School Avoidance
When your child is struggling to go to school, it’s not just their wellbeing that’s affected, it can take a real toll on your own mental...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Aug 263 min read


Rethinking Neurodivergence for a More Inclusive Future
For years, society has viewed neurodivergent people through a deficit lens. Autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivity, even traits linked to OCD...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Jul 283 min read


How Somatic Tracking Rewires the Brain for Pain Relief
Mindfulness can be a valuable tool for managing chronic pain, helping individuals become more present and reduce stress. Pain...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Jun 303 min read


When the Body Confuses the Brain: Could Loose Connective Tissue Be Slowing Our Signals?
In the world of hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), there are plenty of...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
May 303 min read


Embracing Antifragility: Why the Right Kind of Stress Makes You Stronger
When it comes to health, pain, and personal growth, many people assume that the best way to stay safe is to avoid stress, challenge, or...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Apr 292 min read


Exploring Consciousness and Pain: How Understanding the Brain Can Transform Your Experience
As a pain coach, I often emphasise the power of knowledge and reframing experiences to help manage chronic pain and anxiety. Recently, I...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Mar 32 min read


Why Neurodivergent Children Struggle in Mainstream Schools: Addressing the Mismatch
This blog is inspired by the insights of an experienced teacher who has worked in education for 26 years and is also a parent to...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Feb 34 min read


The Brain and Pain Perception
The brain keeps the score and the body is the scorecard—a phrase that encapsulates how deeply intertwined our mental and physical...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Nov 1, 20243 min read


How Early Trauma Affects the Brain
In The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog, Dr. Bruce Perry explores how early childhood experiences, particularly trauma, shape brain...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Oct 15, 20243 min read


What Experts Can (and Should) We Trust? Navigating the Confusing World of Health Advice
"Flat feet cause leg pain!" I overheard a health professional saying this recently, and it made me cringe inwardly. Although this...
Catherine Sophia Cooper
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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