Happy Brain next-generation thinking is a Specialist Application of NLP created by Kay Cooke in 2010. Since then, it has been developed and refined to continually bring new solutions to support the wellbeing of children, teenagers, and their parents, teachers, and carers. Since no living organism operates in isolation, we work holistically to build resilient, thriving futures. The Happy Brain model draws from education, science, health, and psychology, delivered through the skill-developing technology of Neuro Linguistic Programming. The original Happy Brain project is detailed in this book:

When working with young people we do not ‘therapise’ – instead, we ‘coach’ them to think, feel and do a happier, more rewarding life with integrity, purpose, and self-adjustment. We coach children and teens how to THRIVE. The conversation may start with a perceived ‘problem’ but it will soon evolve into a fun learning (about self) session, filled with creative activities that debunk ego-damaging myths about being or having a problem. We install powerful strategies for lifelong skill development to self-manage positive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.  Our blogs on this site include many case studies of our successes.

When working with young people we do not ‘therapise’ – instead, we ‘coach’ them to think, feel and do a happier, more rewarding life with integrity, purpose, and self-adjustment. We coach children and teens how to THRIVE. The conversation may start with a perceived ‘problem’ but it will soon evolve into a fun learning (about self) session, filled with creative activities that debunk ego-damaging myths about being or having a problem. We install powerful strategies for lifelong skill development to self-manage positive thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.  Our blogs on this site include many case studies of our successes.

When working with primary caregivers we do not just focus on their young person(s) – instead, we ‘coach’ the adults to adopt system-changes that will support THRIVING families and happier societies. Conversations about a ‘problem’ child soon turn into exploration of strategies and skills that result in powerful, nurturing systems for all.

When working with adult perceptions we do not encourage a ‘rinse and repeat’ next generation of mini-me – instead, we help adults to understand how they must envision a generation of young people, whose new and novel abilities enable them to respond to whatever whirlwinds they face, more healthily. The child’s future is NOT going to be the same as the adults’ past and therefore they are going to need different life skills. Let’s co-create even brighter futures than the ones we inhabit today!

Labels.

We don’t value labels that isolate children into vulnerable states of helplessness – instead, (whilst we recognise that labelling can bring support to some)  we focus on liberating the unique gifts each child brings to their world. We are committed to helping every human find self-motivation to follow their dreams and glow brightly.

HOW?

We work with individuals, families, schools, and community groups.

We also run training programs and have a growing team of Happy Brain Coaches as well as mind magic resources.