Barriers to Thriving Course: Identify and Remove What's Blocking Your Child's Happiness at School... So That Your Child Feels Safe, Seen and Supported in the Classroom Every Day.
Discover a proven framework to help your neurodivergent child feel happier, more confident, and successful at school - whether they're struggling with attendance or finding each day overwhelming.
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When School Is a Daily Struggle
Perhaps your child is missing many days of schools, or maybe they're getting to school but returning home emotionally drained from the effort of making it through the day.
➜ The school run has become a source of stress for your whole family
➜ Your bright, capable child is losing their love of learning, and losing their spark.
➜ You feel caught between pushing them to attend and protecting their wellbeing
➜ You worry about the long-term impact on their mental health and confidence
➜ Despite your best efforts, strategies don't seem to last or make a real difference
As a clinical child psychologist specialising in autism and ADHD, I've supported hundreds of families through this exact struggle. I understand not just the practical challenges, but the emotional toll it takes on both you and your child.
A Different Way Forward
Imagine your child going off to school feeling good instead instead of that sense of dread. Picture them coming home with enough energy to share moments from their day, rather than collapsing in emotional exhaustion.
This transformation becomes possible when:
- You can pinpoint exactly what makes school difficult for your child
- You have a systematic framework for addressing these specific barriers
- School staff understand and support your child's unique needs
- Your child feels truly seen and heard in the process
- Solutions are tailored to work with, not against, their neurodivergent traits
This isn't about forcing your child to "fit in." It's about creating conditions where they can genuinely thrive while being authentically themselves.
I'M
DR LUCY RUSSELL
Expert Autism Parenting Support from Someone Who Truly Gets It
As a clinical psychologist specialising in neurodivergent children, I've spent over two decades helping families navigate the education system. After 11 years in the NHS, I founded Everlief Child Psychology, now one of the UK's largest independent child psychology practices.
I created the Barriers to Thriving framework because I saw how many bright, capable neurodivergent children were struggling unnecessarily at school. Through my work with hundreds of families, I've refined this approach into a step-by-step process that creates real, sustainable change.
As a mother of two teenagers, I understand the emotional journey of parenting. My approach combines clinical expertise with practical, compassionate strategies that work in the real world.
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: What You'll Find Inside the Course
This focused mini-course delivers maximum impact in just 4o (approx) minutes of engaging content.
Through interactive video lessons, practical exercises, and real-world examples, you'll master a proven framework that has the power to transform the school experience for neurodivergent children.
What You'll Discover:
Module 1: The Foundation for School Happiness
Discover why the traditional approach to school struggles often fails neurodivergent children and learn the critical mindset shift that changes everything. You'll gain powerful insights into what truly enables children to thrive at school (hint: it's not what most schools focus on).
Module 2: The Transformation Framework
Master the practical, step-by-step system for uncovering exactly what's blocking your child's happiness at school. Learn to see beyond behaviour to the real barriers your child faces, and develop tailored solutions that actually work. This is where everything changes.
Module 3: Sustainable Success Strategies
Turn insights into action with proven strategies for implementation. Learn how to create lasting change through effective partnerships, thoughtful monitoring, and supportive transitions. These practical tools ensure your child's progress continues long after the course ends.
Your Course Experience Includes:
- Interactive Learning Journey: Earn badges as you progress, creating a sense of achievement and momentum
- Practical Workbook: Download your fillable Barriers to Thriving framework to use immediately
- Real-Life Success Stories: Age-specific case studies showing exactly how the framework works in action
- Supportive Community: Connect with other parents who understand your journey
- Expert Resources: Curated list of additional supports for ongoing reference
- Completion Certificate: Celebrate your achievement with a personalised certificate
This is a guided experience designed to give you the confidence, tools and support to transform your child's relationship with school.
"Lucy has been a brilliant psychologist for our 8 year old daughter and has quickly built a warm rapport with her and with us. She has gently empowered us as parents to find the right solutions for our individual family situation. We are so pleased to have found her! ."
"Lucy took great care to listen to us carefully, identify the issues and help us understand our son’s behaviour. As a direct consequence of her help we’ve been able to offer enhanced support to our son."
A Framework That Honours Your Child's Differences
Most approaches focus on changing your child or managing their behaviour. Barriers to Thriving takes a completely different approach.
Your child's neurodivergent brain isn't a problem to be fixed—it's a different way of experiencing the world. When school environments create barriers for these differently-wired brains, children naturally struggle.
By methodically identifying what's not working and creating tailored solutions, we make space for your child to thrive as themselves. One parent described it as "finally feeling like someone understood what our family needed."
The shift from "what's wrong with my child?" to "what barriers are blocking my child?" changes everything—not just practical outcomes, but how your child views themselves and their potential.
Help Your Child Actually Enjoy School Again
Every week your child struggles at school affects more than just their education. The right support can help your child:
Feel comfortable and understood in their school environment
Engage with learning in a way that works for them
Build positive relationships with teachers and classmates
Express themselves confidently as the person they truly are
Experience school as a place where they belong, not just survive
This framework has helped hundreds of families make small but significant changes that allow their neurodivergent children to simply get on with being children - learning, playing, growing, and developing at school without constant stress and anxiety.
Choose Your Path
Barriers to Thriving Mini-Course: One-Time Purchase - £37
- Lifetime access to Barriers to Thriving mini-course
- All course materials and resources
- Community chat within the course
- Printable/fillable workbook workbook
- Age-specific case studies
- Earn virtual "badges" and a certificate of completion
Everlief Parent Club Online Membership - £24/month INCLUDES BARRIERS TO THRIVING COURSE
- Everything in the standalone course:
- Complete Barriers to Thriving mini-course
- Downloadable workbook and resources
- Age-specific case studies
- Community chat within the course
- Earn virtual "badges" and a certificate of completion
- PLUS SO MUCH MORE!:
- A BRAND NEW mini course every month, relating to parenting your neurodivergent child so they can thrive!
- Access to our entire library of 30+ parent support webinars on every topic including anxiety, behaviour and boundaries, school anxiety, sleep, and many more!
- Access to our entire library of over 70 Q&A videos answering specific parent questions like "How can I respond to my son's meltdown?"
- Weekly live Q&A sessions with Dr Lucy and members of her child psychology team
- Private members' parent community across all topics
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Start Your Journey Today
Your child deserves to feel comfortable and confident at school. With the right approach, you can help them overcome the barriers that are holding them back.
The Barriers to Thriving framework has already helped hundreds of families transform their children's school experience. Now it's your turn.
Join today and take the first meaningful step toward a happier school journey for your child—and more peaceful mornings for your whole family.