Hi, I'm Amanda and thank you for stopping by to read my bio :) With 32 years of primary teaching experience, I made the decision in 2021 to leave teaching and to set up my own coaching business, Vici Coaching, with my friend and colleague Karen. As teachers, we have witnessed first-hand the increase in childhood anxiety. Vici Coaching, is now focused on providing support for child and adult mental health and wellbeing.My journey began during lockdown, when I joined one of Stuart Thompson's online introductory sessions, for parents and teachers, to find out more about how I could support young people at our school with anxiety. I was blown away by the STILL Method's progressive structure and its immediate impact on self-esteem and resilience of children as well as myself. I suffered from anxiety which I was all too aware was holding me back from the life that I wanted to live. The six-week programme is designed to develop techniques for tackling anxiety by teaching mindfulness, self-confidence and skills to give control of their body and emotions. Each element of the STILL Method incorporates tools from a range of disciplines including Neuro Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, positive psychology, coaching and personal development. When children are able to self-regulate, then they are also in a better frame of mind to learn.A new career was born! I trained as an adult STILL Method Coach and as a Drawing and Talking therapeutic practitioner. Drawing and Talking technique is a safe, short term, time-limited therapy that can be used with anyone (age 5+) who has suffered trauma or has underlying emotional difficulties. It supports those who are not realising their full potential either academically, professionally or socially. We have also set up our ViciSTILL CIC so that we can provide free funded programs in the community, for the community. Alongside this, we also run our private business, working online and face-to-face nationally.At Vici Coaching, we are passionate and committed to empowering children and adults: working with families and young people to give them the tools to tackle anxiety, grow in confidence, motivate, raise aspirations and develop a growth mindset. We love what we do. If you do too then please get in touch x