Thionville. An educational psychologist to help children move forward

She has been a psychopedagogue since December, a profession in vogue in Belgium and Canada but still little known in France. If Laëtitia Woltz de Serémange, English teacher, has embarked on this path, it is above all to have the resources to support her students. “Some were rowing. I discovered positive discipline at first and I was convinced. Then I trained in psychology and management of emotions at the Fabrique à Bonheur in Paris. In my opinion, being well at school is the basis, but in a class of thirty students, even if you listen, you cannot work miracles. »Self-employed since 1is December, at Bulle d’Efferv’essences in Thionville, Laëtitia offers to go to the homes of children with educational difficulties, between Thionville and Metz. Some are dyslexic, have autism, are sometimes hyperactive… “I also support adults. “

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Individual follow-up

“It’s an individual follow-up. By talking to the parents and the child, I try to understand the discomfort. My goal is to offer exercises to unlock it. Problems with memorization, comprehension, self-confidence are common. “I’m not Mary Poppins, I don’t have the miracle recipe, but you can improve things in a few sessions. “Starting in this period of health crisis linked to Covid-19 is not ultimately a brake, since many parents are already asking for it thanks to his website. “Children are like us, they are fed up: the mask, the deprivation of leisure, all these constraints, but they never complain. They are much more disciplined than adults, but many feel uncomfortable with the situation. “

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Unlock by listening

Virtual conferences more generalists on stress or emotions are also offered as well as workshops. “Being positive is important for everyone. But a child is not a robot, he must be given time to assimilate and above all he must be listened to. For this to work, he has to be willful and his parents are on the same page. It’s taking and it comes at a cost, but in eight or even ten sessions, everyone will appreciate the change. “

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