From troubled and troubling tots to teens - from violent, destructive behaviours to anxiety-based controlling and self-injurious behaviours, we’ll equip you with strategies and techniques proven to help where traditional approaches don’t seem to work.

Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) is a powerful (yet gentle), ethically-sound philosophy and skills-set that can help anyone living with and/ or supporting children and young people who might present in violent, aggressive, controlling, destructive and/or self-destructive ways.

During the first lockdown in 2020, we developed our NVR - ‘Beginner’s Mind’ online group sessions and they have proved incredibly popular, attracting attendees from all over the UK, the UAE and the USA.

NVR is a systemic, parent-centred, child-focussed approach which concerns itself with the raising of parental presence in the household and in the broader family and social systems.

Our NVR - 'Beginner's Mind' Group consists of regular online meetings for collaborative information-sharing and discussion about the fundamentals of NVR.  No prior knowledge of NVR is necessary, just curiosity and a willingness to explore a new way of approaching troubling behaviours.

Groups consist of a mix of NVR professionals and parents/ carers which has always made for really interesting discussions and some great learning opportunities (you can read some recent feedback below).

With the rising cost of living, services stretched and a growing demand for support, we are pleased to announce that from January 2026, we will be expanding our popular ‘Beginner’s Mind’ programme to make it more accessible than ever.

Starting in January, our new 16-week Lunchtime NVR - ‘Beginner’s Mind’ programme provides affordable, accessible support for self-funding families, as well as a valuable interim option for those awaiting assessments and funded services. The rolling structure ensures that no family need wait longer than a week to access the programme.

This format also provides a flexible, low-cost option for self-funders who have previously attended NVR sessions and would welcome the opportunity to dip back in, refresh their learning, and reconnect with the approach as needed.

For more information and/or to secure your Lunchtime place or to join our Evening Waiting List, please  follow the links below:-​​​​