Building Resilience in Young Minds

13/08/2026

A message from the BRIYM Team 💙
To everyone receiving their results today, we’re wishing you the very best of luck! 🤞✨
Whether your results are exactly what you hoped for or not, remember that your results do not define your worth or your future. If you’re celebrating today, celebrate how far you’ve come! 🎉 And if things didn’t go to plan, please don’t lose hope. There are always different routes, opportunities and ways forward.
Whatever happens today, keep believing in yourself and remember that this is just one step in your journey, not the end of it. 🌟
With love and support,
The BRIYM Team 💙

11/08/2026

As our support across schools continues to grow, so does our fantastic team!

We are actively expanding our mission to strengthen the emotional resilience of children and young people, and we are looking for passionate professionals to join us in the Reading area.

If you are a qualified Play Therapist or Music Therapist who loves working alongside school communities to create calmer, safer, and more connected environments, we would love to hear from you.

At BRIYM , we believe in empowering therapists with a supportive network and giving young people creative, neuroscience-backed outlets to express themselves, build confidence, and navigate challenges for life.

If this sounds like you—or someone in your network—here is how to get in touch:

Phone: 07793 372829 to speak directly to Charlie Hartley our founder and CEO.

Email: [email protected]

Help us spread the word across the Reading education and therapy community!

Network & Colleagues: Know a brilliant play or music therapist who would be a great fit for our team?

Tag them below or share this post with them! 👇

10/08/2026

Remember taking the primary school teddy home for the summer holidays? Our therapists have brought their own version along for the ride.

This summer, the BRIYM water bottles and travel mugs have been spotted across the world as our team takes time to reset, recharge, and find their personal peace. From tranquil temples and wildlife reserves to vibrant festivals, quiet waters, and stunning coastal views, everyone is finding their own way to ground themselves.

Finding peace looks completely different for everyone.

For some, it is the rhythmic calm of kayaking across open water or sitting beside a quiet lake.

For others, it is absorbing the energy of a community festival, exploring incredible architecture, or simply sitting in nature with a hot cup of coffee.

From an emotional wellbeing perspective, being truly grounded isn't just about where you physically travel… it's about how you intentionally connect with the present moment.

When we encourage students and educators to practice mindfulness and grounding techniques during the school year, this is the ultimate goal: giving your mind the permission to step away from daily stressors, tune into your surroundings, and regulate your nervous system.

Whether you are on a remote coast or sitting in your own back garden, taking a moment to breathe, observe, and just be is where resilience is quietly restored.

Our team is taking this time to practice exactly what we share in our workshops so we can return in September feeling energised, connected, and ready to support our school communities.

Tell us… How has your summer started, and where do you go—physically or mentally—to find your peace and stay grounded?

Charlie Hartley Jessica Chapman Debbie Smith Ellie Clark Laura Peart Clare Lowery Katie Reid Gem Powell Emily Morgan Lucy Shah Lee Potter Tessa Lamb

06/08/2026

When was the last time you sat still without thinking about a to-do list?
For teachers, school leaders, and parents, the shift into the summer break isn't as simple as turning off a switch. When your nervous system has spent ten months operating in high gear—managing classrooms, supporting student wellbeing, leading teams, and keeping families on track—it takes time to genuinely give yourself permission to rest.
Even over a quiet coffee, the mental mental tab manager keeps running in the background.
From a neuroscience perspective, true rest doesn't happen instantly. It takes days—sometimes weeks—for the body's baseline stress levels to drop so the nervous system can reset. That constant state of hyper-vigilance during term time needs space to soften, and that is precisely why a substantial summer break is so vital for both educators and students.
Young minds need extended downtime to process a year’s worth of learning and emotional growth without the pressure of rigid routines. And teachers desperately need that time to fully regulate, recharge, and rediscover their energy before stepping back into the classroom. You simply cannot build resilience in others from an empty tank.
So if you are still struggling to slow down, remember: learning to rest without guilt is a skill in itself. Give yourself the time and grace to get there.
Teachers, Leaders & Parents: How many days into the summer break does it usually take before your mind officially offloads the to-do list? And do you feel our current holiday structure gives staff and students enough time to genuinely reset? Let’s talk below! 👇

05/08/2026

Jessica Chapman
Leadership Team

BA (hons), PGCE, Prof. Dip.PsyC, MNCPS Acc.

Jessica brings a creative approach to her work, whether this was in her teaching career of 18 years, or now as a therapist. With an extensive toolkit of training and techniques to offer, Jessica includes play and art-based approaches in her work as well as a love for the outdoors.

She believes in understanding and adapting to the modern age our young people are growing up in, and supporting them in their mental health in order to promote healthy adulthoods.

04/08/2026

Charlotte Hartley
Founder & CEO

Leadership Team

BA (hons) Cert Ed. DHP.MAPHP (SUP)

Lecturer at RBCCH Trained Supervisor

Charlotte has been working in education for over twenty-five years. Previously she worked in secondary schools as a teacher and during that time was a very successful Head of Year in an outstanding school. She retrained as a therapist and now has a successful private business supporting young people with mental health issues. Charlotte has worked in many schools over the last 10 years promoting mental health. She and her team now support schools to help provide young people with practical techniques to deal with their mental health issues.

03/08/2026

03/08/2026

It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Reading Girls' School this year. They are so appreciative of the incredible work that Briym has done in supporting their students to become more resilient and thrive. I am so grateful for the support they have given me and for making me feel such a part of their wonderful school community. With Marika Farrugia, Principal, & Nic Dobbs, Vice Principal.

30/07/2026

River Academy's Enrichment Day was the perfect way to round off the academic year!
The students were outstanding throughout the day and embraced every challenge with enthusiasm. It was a privilege to help them step outside their comfort zones, overcome their fear of failure, and discover what they're truly capable of. Their resilience, determination, and willingness to keep trying led to some fantastic successes.
Well done to everyone involved—we're incredibly proud of you!

27/07/2026

We’re so lucky at BRIYM to work with some of the very best coaches.
Meet Jay, who is supporting students at River Academy by using boxing as a powerful tool to build confidence, resilience, and self-belief.
Through every session, Jay is helping young people develop skills that go far beyond the gym showing them what they’re capable of, one step at a time.