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She has been Jessica, aged 19 from Callands, On returning to the course, Jess worked so hard for.” nominated by Warrington Collegiate was awarded the Inspirational took part in numerous fundraising Entrepreneur and star of Dragons’ for the National Association of Student 2014 Award by the Dragon’s activities including an 80 foot drop Den Peter Jones CBE presented Colleges (AOC) Student of the Year Den star Peter Jones, sponsored by abseil from the college roof, which Jessica with her award in front of Award 2014. Canon, for her dedication to the she completed amid thunderous hundreds of guests during the annual Students can find out more about course and her inspirational story. applause, which raised over £300 graduation ceremony. wide variety of Vocational Courses, Despite a serious illness, Guillian for charity. This was a massive Alice Barnard, CEO of the Apprenticeships, Higher Education Barrè Syndrome, one of the worst achievement, something Jess couldn’t Peter Jones Foundation said: “The and Professional Qualifications on nerve damage cases the doctor have imagined doing five months Peter Jones Enterprise Academy offer at Warrington Collegiate by had seen, causing her to miss three earlier when she was very ill, graduation is always such a highlight visiting the Open Evening and skills months at the start of the course, wheelchair bound and in hospital. for me and it is fantastic to celebrate show on Monday 20 October, Jessica achieved a triple distinction Steve Lawrence, Jessica’s Learning the future generation of entrepreneurs 5-8pm or by visiting the website star, the top grade, through her Mentor at Warrington Collegiate, as they embark on the next chapter www.warrington.ac.uk determination, dedication and said, “Jessica’s energy and of their lives – these are the ones to positive mental attitude. Jessica’s enthusiasm, drive and motivation to fellow students and lecturers at succeed make her a shining example Warrington Collegiate, nominated and role model to others.” her for the award, recognising her Jessica said: “I feel extremely hard work and her cheerfulness, privileged to receive the award of despite numerous setbacks. Inspirational Student of the Year 2014. It is a huge honour of which I am very proud. My Journey at the PJEA, despite being a struggle, has taught me never to give up. “I owe a very big thank you to my mum and sister for helping me to stay strong and a big thank you to the staff at Warrington Collegiate; especially Steve Lawrence my Learning Mentor for supporting my decision to carry on my studies and for believing in me every step of the way. I now look forward to a bright future as I start my Business HND at the college”. Jessica’s Mum, Lesley and older sister Amy, are full of praise for Jessica, saying, “After everything Jessica has been though over the last 10 months, from being 85% 4 www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk October 2014 Michael Hello and welcome to my Mahoney is monthly column . a Clinical Hypnotherapist. He has research, and patient trials experience. He is a member of by Michael Mahoney the Hypnotherapy Association, an associate of the Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology, Anger - an Emotional Stress Response based at Woolston Surgery, To explore beliefs about anger inappropriately), or becomes Neighbourhood Hub, anger, it is worth tracing increasingly withdrawn (turning the Warrington WA1 4PN. it back to early childhood anger onto themselves). A child’s Tel: 01925-658322 email experiences of how we did or behavior openly expresses their [email protected] didn’t express this emotion, experience of the world and the www.michaelmahoney and how it was handled by emotional harm they feel. 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From the age of 7 or 8 it brings balance and understanding positive change. they then start to question things and of situations and ourselves, if we are Some people however, feel are able to think for themselves more. able to accept the feelings and work unable to change on their own, and However, if they have experienced through them. It is also important require professional support. They any emotional and psychological to fi nd safe, appropriate ways may need to attend Counselling or harm, e.g. constant criticism, then to physically express our angry Hypnotherapy to help them work the damage is already done, feelings. When anger is expressed, through negative blocks, and learn which will leave them with distorted the adrenalin is allowed to fl ow new ways of managing stress. thoughts, attitudes and beliefs which through the body as intended. This If you would like to discuss this then infl uence behavior. 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