My name is Priti Parekh, I am a child behaviour specialist and British Certified Trainer. I train professionals to confidently manage and reduce challenging behaviour using the BEARS Technique – a simple, practical approach to behaviour management that works in real life situations.

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I have nine years of therapeutic experience from my private practice but have been studying and working in the childhood field since 2004 – over twenty years to date. Previously, I have specialised in stress and anxiety management, and confidence building for children of all ages. I have taken the best techniques and strategies from my practice and created the BEARS Technique. I now train schools and individual mental health practitioners to use the BEARS Technique to manage children’s behaviour.

Approach

The BEARS Technique is a simple and easy to learn five step technique that teaches children that they have the power to manage their own emotions and behaviours. The strategy is simple and practical which works in under one minute!

Principles

Children need solutions that work fast and efficiently to prevent having meltdowns. The BEARS Technique provides ownership of emotions and behaviours and allows the child to feel in control easily. When children are empowered, this builds confidence and resilience that lasts.

Method

Professionals learn how to deliver a three hour BEARS Technique workshop to children. The one day training takes place in an external venue. Resources and ongoing support are provided. Children need only be taught once, after which the BEARS Technique is practiced regularly (daily) thereafter, making a normal part of their lives. Consistency and practice strengthens and assimilates learning new behaviours.

I provide:

1. The BEARS Technique Workshops – half-day workshops for children in schools or other organisations, delivered by myself. The workshop teaches the children the BEARS Technique as well as having other positive coaching elements for confidence building. The workshop is particularly helpful for children with transition anxiety or stress caused by various life situations.
2. The BEARS Technique Training – one day training for professionals – learn and teach children quick and easy emotional and behaviour regulation in a one day face to face training event and accredited course (7 CPD hours).
3. The BEARS Technique Plus Training – four days face to face training- for Pastoral care, therapists, coaches, NLP Practitioners or other CYP organisations. The training provides a robust and holistic ten session coaching program for children. Full of techniques to manage anxiety, build confidence and resilience includes the BEARS Technique.

Modalities:

Neuro Linguistic Programming ( Master NLP Practitioner since 2017)

Breath Work & Mindfulness

Visual Rehearsal Techniques

Confidence coaching for children

I look forward to working with you whatever your needs are, which can be discussed, so please do not hesitate to get in touch if you can’t find all your answers on my site and or would simply like to discuss your interest in the services. 

Meeting Priti was one of the best things I ever did. She’s helped me become myself again and realise I am not my insecurities or fears. I have become so confident and strong because of this lady and I would recommend her to anyone.

Went to Mind Align for hypnotherapy to stop smoking….. it worked !! I was made to feel very relaxed in an atmosphere of calm. Priti was very thorough and took the time to really understand where I was coming from.

I am so thankful to Priti to support my daughter who was suffering mentally for so many years. Now she feels better and wants to live her life in a positive way. Bless you Priti. Really appreciate your help xx