Ellen Jackson

Potential Psychology

Ellen Jackson from Potential Psychology is a psychologist who does things differently. She writes about everyday people and why we do what we do. When she’s not tapping at the laptop she coaches, she teaches and she helps workplaces to solve their people problems. Ellen has been making online friends since before the internet had pictures. You can join her tribe on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

I'm listening is a powerful parenting phrase

To raise well-adjusted kids, two words are all you need

Forgive me the clicky headline, but this is important. I’ll confess upfront that two words are probably not all you need to raise well-adjusted kids. You also need bucket loads of patience…

How to help your child overcome perfectionism

Helping your child overcome perfectionism

Perfectionism is a curse that many of us live with but there is hope.  Your child (and you!) can overcome perfectionism – or at least temper it a bit so that life is…

Helping our kids develop self acceptance. #parenting #tweens #teens

5 ways to teach kids the power of self acceptance

I am a firm believer in the importance of self awareness and self acceptance. Of understanding, knowing and believing in who we are as individuals. Years ago, I chanced upon the HBO…

Help your kids develop problem solving skills #parenting

Help your kids learn to solve their own problems

When kids have good problem solving skills, they’re less likely to get stressed and feel overwhelmed by life. Problem solving is a coping strategy. We can learn to cope with life’s challenges…

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