Welcome…

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

Thank you for taking the time to visit my site.

I have eight years of therapeutic experience from my private practice but have been in the childhood field since 2015. Over the years I have specialised in stress and anxiety management, and confidence building for children of all ages. I now train schools to use the BEARS Technique to improve emotional regulation, reduce behaviour incidents and create calmer classrooms.

Approach

The BEARS Technique is a simple and easy to learn five step strategy 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! Teachers, teaching assistants and learning mentors all attend a one day training, creating a whole school ethos.

Principles

Teachers need solutions that work fast and efficiently when a child is having a meltdown or needs to focus and regulate emotions to avoid disruptions when learning. 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 both inside and outside classrooms.

Method

Teachers are taught how to deliver a three hour BEARS Technique workshop to children. The one day teacher training takes place in an external venue. Resources and ongoing support are provided. Children need only be taught once at the start of term after which the BEARS Technique is practiced regularly (daily) thereafter. Consistency and practice strengthens and assimilates learning new behaviours.

I provide:

1. The BEARS Technique Workshops for children in school- building confidence and managing mild to moderate anxiety with techniques and strategies that work in less than one minute!
2. How to manage your child’s anxiety easily – Half-day parent workshops.
3. The BEARS Technique Training for Professionals – learn and teach your pupils quick and easy emotional and behaviour regulation in a one day face to face training event and accredited course (7 hours CPD).
4. Ten Session Therapy Program for Children (includes the BEARS Technique) – Suitable for Pastoral care, therapists or other CYP organisations. Four day face to face training for a ten session therapy program for children. Techniques to manage anxiety, build confidence and resilience.

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