CEO & Founder of LOHAPassionate about improving young people’s emotional wellbeing using digital technology to build strong, supportive relationships within families. *New Book - How to Connect With Your Teen*.

“Something special happened here - you helped me get my grandson back” Grandmother of a very withdrawn 15 year old.“I wished I’d have understood my influence sooner” Mum of 14 year old daughter struggling with anxiety. Alison has worked with families for 30+ years, helping them share and manage their emotions, even in extremely stressful situations. Being able to connect meaningfully within a family, and have trust in each other, is vital to children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and subsequently their mental health. Alison has collaborated with many organisations including health providers, charities, and universities. In the UK and around the world Alison has run workshops, given talks and prepared books, leaflets and presentations to help families connect more closely. Alison has now put all her knowledge and experience into developing LOHA. LOHA is a digital guide, helping parents build trust, resilience, empathy and understanding with a young person so they can support their development and emotional wellbeing, which leads to good mental health. This creates a stronger connection between parents and teenagers, helping the young person know they are supported and cared for, resulting in a life-time of emotional wellbeing. PRAISE:“I hope more families can experience this transition to go to school with excitement instead of fear” Mum of 11 year old daughter with autism.“I can’t believe these are the same parents and young people chattering away – they were barely speaking to each other before they met you”. Headteacher – secondary school.“LOHA helped me realise what I needed to change to really listen and help my daughter – it’s stopped her self-harm – her teacher wanted to know what had happened for such an improvement”. – Mum of 15 year old daughter.If we’ve never met, I’m Alison Metcalfe a nurse trained in family therapy, successful research professor and former university pro vice chancellor. I have coached, mentored and supported many families in having difficult conversations and managing emotions. This included co-designing activities that help parents connect more closely with their teenagers and children. I have also shared my experience and knowledge with many health professionals, teaching students and staff about supporting families connection and emotional wellbeing, particularly in times of stress. To ensure all families can benefit from experiencing trust, understanding and empathy, which assist young people in being more resilient.And that's the focus of LOHA - please visit www.LOHA-community.com for info.

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