Young Vibes

Recently started the programme and so far it’s helped me understand how our approaches to dealing with my sons anxiety may not be helping and to try some different things. Only 4 rather than 5 stars as we still have a way to go to get my son recovered but I do feel optimistic for the first time in a long while.

We started this to support our teenage son who has been out of school for sometime. Found it hugely informative, realising how my own anxiety has an affect on my son and vice versa. Learning about the causes of anxiety can have an affect us and how to manage it, even reversing it, feeling more calm and in control again.

Best of all just changes in my behaviour and my communication with my teenager has had such a positive effect on our relationship, instead of walking about on eggshells. I am finished the first part of Bee phase and feeling really hopeful for the next step.

Young Vibes was a very much needed somewhere to go when we were rabbit in the headlights, with no answers, in panic mode, and reeling from a child suddenly refusing to go into school. I now understand she wasn't refusing, but actually just 'couldn't'. Thank you Young Vibes, for being there - full of info, relatable examples and a genuine desire to help. It is clear to see the passion, hard work and commitment. We have completed Bee - along with much that resonated.

I think we have reset that was needed and the understanding that anxiety is what is underpinning all - and that we, the parents, needed to get a grip on us first. This first stage has taken longer than we were hoping. But the key here is, it took as long as was needed. Now ready for the next stage.

Hi, we were at our wits end with our son, Harry who became very anxious around school. He continually had tummy aches, feeling sick eventually this led to locking himself in the bathroom, being violent towards me and suicidal thoughts. Harry refused to go to school and we could see that it was making him worse, so we pulled him from school.

I joined the program in December and we have already seen some differences in Harry. I have learnt so much and feel we are on the right track, you have to be patient it's not an overnight fix but I feel confident we will get there.

I have been on the Young Vibes programme with my daughter for around 12 weeks. At the time of joining she was really struggling to go into school and we had been going round in circles for around a year but not really ever getting to the heart of it. When I joined the programme I was a little unsure (as I think every one is) but the lady I first spoke to really hit home with me and I knew that counselling had not done anything. Initially it takes a little while to get used to how you learn but if you go with it, the videos and zoom sessions makes so much sense.
We took the pressure off and then reset everything which was actually very empowering. We received advice on how to manage the school which thankfully they were really supportive with, as they realised we were all trying to achieve the same thing. My daughter wanted to be in school but was feeling so anxious she just couldn't go in. Once I had done my parts of the course we moved onto hers and after completing them she started a phased return to school.
The course seems obvious in its content at times but helps address the huge shift that parenting has seen over the past few decades. Taking me back to basics and giving me a 'toolkit' if you like of methods to work with my daughter on. It won't create a perfect solution (these are teenagers after all) but both my daughter and I are glad we have completed the programme and are building on the new foundations we have created.
She never wanted to home school, but she did need some support and rethinking about how to attend school. No programme is perfect but I have no regrets having followed this and have learnt so much.

What a great program this is! It has fundamentally helped to turn around the situation with our daughter and we have only just finished the first part of the course!

In a world full of internet promises, we're so grateful to Sam and Hannah and everyone on the team. We have felt genuinely supported and their advice and experience has been invaluable.

It’s certainly no nonsense but with strong willed children and parenting in the very different space than ever before, we think this is necessary to inspire the strength and direction and confidence that children need so they feel safe whilst they are struggling with huge feelings.

We have been taught how to remain a steady rock for our daughter, who really needs that!!

I have 2 words for the Young Vibes Programme- Life Changing!!! I joined for one purpose and ended up walking away with more than I ever could have imagine about knowledge, wisdom and courage to be different after years of apologising for my ‘sensitive, high emotion’ self! :)

Always happy mum happy child! This proves it!! Thanks to the YV team!

Young Vibes has already made such a positive difference in my life only 2 weeks in. It has really taken the pressure off and provided a genuine support system and provides the knowledge that I so clearly was missing. I finally feel like I’m not alone on this journey and not searching for answers.

The videos and program are easy to access and can be done at your own pace, which makes it manageable and realistic. I can already see a difference in myself, and that has inevitably had a positive impact on my whole family. For the first time, I’m actually looking forward to embracing the journey ahead, even though I know the road can be bumpy. I’m grateful for the support and guidance so far!

Thoughtful, practical and compassionate support

We joined Young Vibes at a point when school anxiety had become overwhelming for my 13 year old daughter and daily attendance was a real struggle.

The programme helped me understand the root causes of her anxiety and recognise some of the patterns and responses that were unintentionally reinforcing it. Working through the materials together, and having the guidance of the Zoom sessions helped me stay consistent — even when the approach felt counterintuitive at times.


The change has been significant. My daughter is now back in school full time, with only the occasional wobble, and the mornings feel calmer and more manageable for both of us.
The support has been thoughtful, practical and compassionate. I would recommend Young Vibes to any parent navigating school anxiety who wants a clear framework and supportive guidance.

So glad we joined.

Just a few months ago, we felt completely hopeless.
We were panicking as we watched our son (9) slowly withdraw from all the things he used to love, school, friends, even simple things like going out into our own back garden. It felt like his world was getting smaller by the day.

Today, as we were heading to the cinema for the second time this week, he said, “I’ve got a tummy ache, but that’s okay, I know why it is and how to deal with it now.” That one sentence sums up the journey we’ve been on as a family with Young Vibes.

The mentors are there for us every day, guiding us through each step, giving us tools, answering every question, and reassuring us whenever things feel overwhelming.
Not only did our son learn how to understand and manage his anxiety, but we did too, as a family. We’ve gained knowledge and tools that will stay with us for life - our only regret is that we didn’t join sooner.

We’re still on this journey, it’s a process, but it’s given our son the confidence to step back into his world and live the life he deserves.

The Young Vibes team is amazing!
I cannot thank the Young Vibes team for everything they have done for us as a family. We have now finished the programme and the difference it has made is incredible. My daughter is so much better, happier and more confident. She is doing things I could not have imagined – let alone hope for – a year ago!
I am much more relaxed. I realised early into the programme that my anxiety was feeding hers and, once I learned how to reduce mine, the process started to pay off. Then we worked on hers, despite her being resistant, and that made such a difference. I was then offered an extra part of the course, which helped me separate out and deal with what was behavioural and not simply anxiety.
This was the big step to changing our household to one where there is laughter and conversation, instead of tears and confrontation. We’ve decided that she is going to home school but this is a decision based on what she (and I) feel is the right path for her not because she can’t because of her anxiety, which is a big difference. She has instigated getting some work experience and is excited about a big family holiday that would have been impossible before.
Thanks to all the mentors! You are amazing. I’ll miss Young Vibes and the support and kindness but looking forward to the future.

We have just completed the Anxious to Awesome program with my daughter and it has been a truly positive experience for our family. The program is very well structured, easy to follow, and full of practical tools that children can actually use in real life. My daughter has learned how to understand her worries and manage her anxiety in a much healthier way. We have noticed a real improvement in her confidence and ability to cope with stressful situations. As a parent, it also helped me understand how to better support her. I would highly recommend this program to any family whose child struggles with anxiety.