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Dr. Olivia Kessel speaks with Lisa Danahy, Founder & Director of Create Calm, yoga therapist and author of Create Calm in the Classroom, a book about understanding and supporting children's nervous systems through breath and movement techniques. She talks about why playful approaches work better than verbal instructions for neurodivergent children and:
• Why we need to understand behaviours as nervous system communications rather than problems to fix
• How to use the "volcano" movement exercise to release tension and anxiety
• The importance of validating emotions rather than labelling them as good or bad
• Practical ways to help children navigate emotional storms through body awareness
Click here for Lisa's book Creating Calm in the Classroom
Join our private WhatsApp community for support, insights and real conversations with like-minded parents who truly understand.
💬 Connect with Us
🎄 Early Christmas Gift: Join my free webinar on Keeping Calm During the Holidays
📅 Tuesday 9 December at 12:00 pm (UK time)
👉 Click here to receive the Zoom details.
🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand.
⚡ Ready to go deeper?
Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, expert guidance, real connection, and the calm you deserve.
By Dr. Olivia KesselDr. Olivia Kessel speaks with Lisa Danahy, Founder & Director of Create Calm, yoga therapist and author of Create Calm in the Classroom, a book about understanding and supporting children's nervous systems through breath and movement techniques. She talks about why playful approaches work better than verbal instructions for neurodivergent children and:
• Why we need to understand behaviours as nervous system communications rather than problems to fix
• How to use the "volcano" movement exercise to release tension and anxiety
• The importance of validating emotions rather than labelling them as good or bad
• Practical ways to help children navigate emotional storms through body awareness
Click here for Lisa's book Creating Calm in the Classroom
Join our private WhatsApp community for support, insights and real conversations with like-minded parents who truly understand.
💬 Connect with Us
🎄 Early Christmas Gift: Join my free webinar on Keeping Calm During the Holidays
📅 Tuesday 9 December at 12:00 pm (UK time)
👉 Click here to receive the Zoom details.
🌱 Join our SEND Parenting Private WhatsApp Community — a safe space to share, learn, and feel supported by parents who truly understand.
⚡ Ready to go deeper?
Become part of the ADHD Warrior Mum’s Recharge Station — your space for group coaching, expert guidance, real connection, and the calm you deserve.

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