One a Penny, Two a Penny (2025:5)
Notes, Thoughts, and Notions
Hello All
Well, after a rather wet bank holiday weekend here in the UK, the sun and warmth are back accompanied by a strong but warm breeze. The garden is growing apace and two of the clematis are flowering. I have just been watching the antics of a wood pigeon hanging upside down, trying to access a small bird feeder!
I recently watched the new Andre Rieu film, celebrating his 75th birthday. It showed him and his orchestra on a boat on the river in Maastricht, and then clips from his tour of many countries. It was such fun and a great pleasure to watch. He really does such crazy things. I shall see him live in Birmingham next month so will no doubt have more to say. In particular, it raises the whole question, who or what inspires us?
People have been requesting more detailed information on NDP in small stages - so I have asked Charlie Meyer, our wonderful artist, to help me design a series of images ‘From Dramatic Playing to Theatre Performance’, as well as for rhythmic play and messy play. They will be available in two new booklets that are currently in production - ‘What is NDP?’ and ‘NDP for Parents’. Update soon.
With love,
Dr Sue
Forthcoming Courses
Don’t forget that if you’re one of my Substack subscribers you can attend the below webinars for FREE. See the last newsletter for your access code or email us.
We have some more of our new popular ‘Whistlestop’ Webinars coming in June and July – just the right thing if you are looking for extra CPD or only have time for brief encounters, wherever you are!
NDP and Social Anxiety in Children & Young People
Monday 23 June, 1200-1400 (UK time)
Friday 27 June, 0900-1100 (UK Time)
Dr Sue presents this webinar and introduces a new approach for working with anxious children and young people to help them develop social skills and reduce stress. This 'Whistlestop' webinar will be of interest to teachers, teaching assistants, care workers, clinicians, therapists, parents, and all professionals involved in the support and development of children and young people.
NEW COURSE! Developing Positive Thoughts & Feelings
Price includes FREE book
How to turn around a negative self-image or world view…
Children and teenagers need to resolve their emotional distress in order to discover their self-esteem and their potential for their futures. This Whistlestop Webinar gives examples of NDP application where there has been a remarkable turnaround in both children and teenagers to a positive view of themselves and their world.
Changes in self-confidence and a positive attitude towards learning, can bring about changes in learning achievement and behaviour. However, if a young person regards themselves and their work as ‘rubbish’, disruptive behaviours or other symptoms will take over. One of the methods for changing behaviour is through the careful application of dramatic activity. Learn more in this interactive webinar.
Included in the price of this webinar is a copy of Dr Sue Jenning's book '101 Activities for Positive Thoughts & Feelings' (Hard copy for UK customers only; overseas customers will be sent an eBook version.)
Please do request new webinars from me if there is a special topic you would find useful.
Supervision Groups and Individual Supervisions
We have one places in our evening Supervision Groups
Individual Supervision – there is currently one space available.
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Only £65 per year or £6 per month to join The Nest. As well as your own Newsletter every 10 days or so, you get 4 free webinars per year, and 10% reduction on any UK course. You also get your own stories, techniques, reviews and recommendations.
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