What is The Still Method?
Within the last decade, there has been a large increase in the numbers of children and young people experiencing high levels of anxiety. In response, Stuart Thompson, a therapist and social worker with several decades experience created the STILL Method as a tool to help participants manage and overcome anxiety.
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On studying the most up-to-date social science research, Stuart realised it was possible to create a system which addressed anxiety at its' root cause, whilst managing the feelings manifested. STILL Method workshops for children were launched in 2019 and were joined by STILL Method workshops for adults later in 2020. Today there are a team of licensed STILL Method coaches throughout the UK and internationally all striving to assist participants in alleviating the feelings of anxiety. The workshops and one-to-one classes consist of 6 week, fun programmes of activities, tools and interventions.
What does STILL stand for?
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STILL has five elements, one introduced in each session : STOP-TALK-IMAGINE-LISTEN-LEARN
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STOP - Tools to stop anxious feelings and boost confidence
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TALK - Learning to talk about and understand feelings in a safe empowering way.
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IMAGINE - Believing that confidence, happiness and calm feelings can and will increase,
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LISTEN - Feeling empowered to manage, control and accept emotions.
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LEARN - Build a plan to achieve goals, alongside a supportive coach.
How was STILL devised?
Stuart incorporated tools within each element of the STILL Method from a range of disciplines including Neuro Linguistic Programming, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, positive psychology, coaching and personal development
Who is STILL for?
STILL Method Programmes are suitable for individuals from the age of 3 upwards. Group sessions are available for Children and Adults as well as one to one bespoke sessions for individuals age 4 and above with parent/carer present to support. The classes are usually 1 hour a week for 6 weeks. Click here to find out more:
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What makes STILL different?
The STILL Method Programmes consist of structured coaching sessions beginning with exploring emotions, confidence and happiness for nursery children to teaching techniques to deal with immediate crisis, such as panic attacks to older children. Easy to learn ways of dealing with painful memories and recurring thoughts are demonstrated as well as coping tools, techniques and strategies taught, All these can be recorded within take away workbooks to keep forever under the guidance of a supportive and caring coach!