The Lighthouse Model of Emotional States – Parent’s Guide
This parents guide to the lighthouse model of emotional states explains how lumin&us® works.
1 in 5 UK children have a probable mental health disorder. (NHS Digital, 2024)
82% of UK parents have shown signs of parental burnout. (Action for Children, 2024)
2 out of 3 parents take time off work due to children's mental health needs. (Nutfield Trust, 2024)
50% of mental health disorders are established by age 14. (Mental Health Foundation, 2024)
Nearly half of children referred to mental health services in the UK are under 13 years old. (Children's Commissioner Report, 2024)
This parents guide to the lighthouse model of emotional states explains how lumin&us® works.
However, you don't have to wait for a CAMHS diagnosis to start helping your child. Relational play is a way to start helping your child to calm, reset, and regulate big emotions straight away. The lumin&us® app helps.
You are your child's SAFE space. That means they feel SAFE to express their big emotions - and their Christmas overwhelm.
If you care for children, it's fairly safe to assume that you have, or have had, parental burnout. With the wide range of pressures, it's no surprise.
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