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Does our care cause harm? With Kevin George | In This Together

Does our care cause harm? With Kevin George | In This Together

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In this episode, host Becky Dawson is joined by Kevin George, a former professional footballer turned clinically trained psychotherapist, author, and human behaviour specialist . Kevin shares his unique journey from growing up in a high-risk environment heavily influenced by gang culture to finding a sense of resilience and purpose through professional sport . He discusses how traditional education and mental health systems often fail young men, particularly those he calls the "invisibles"—children whose struggles go unnoticed because they don't meet specific crisis thresholds .Kevin explains his mission to bring mental health support directly to where young men are, primarily through his "Soccology" initiative and the "Keep the Dream Alive" project . By using football as a metaphor for life, he helps young people build emotional literacy, self-regulation, and the motivation to overcome high levels of adversity . This conversation highlights the need for schools to move beyond predictable learning objectives and embrace high-challenge, high-reward environments that foster genuine development .TakeawaysReaching the "Invisibles": Many young boys do not meet the crisis thresholds for traditional mental health support, leading to a large population of underserved "invisible" students who struggle in silence .Football as a socialization tool: Sport provides extended boundaries and a hierarchy where attributes like aggression can be safely channeled into self-regulation and teamwork .The failure of predictable learning: Traditional classrooms often kill curiosity by being too predictable; introducing risk, challenge, and kinesthetic elements can re-engage disruptive or bored students .Identity vs. Persona: Elite young performers often sacrifice their true selves for their "sporting persona," making it devastating when their career ends; support must focus on protecting the individual, not just the athlete .Development over education: Professional training for educators should prioritise child development and psychology over rigid curriculum delivery to better support neurodivergence and adversity .The power of "RE Day" and innovation: Success in schools often comes from leaders who are willing to scrap ineffective routines in favour of experiential learning and transparent communication with parents .Chapters00:01 - Introduction - Becky Dawson introduces Kevin George, psychotherapist and former West Ham and Charlton player .01:17 - From the Pitch to the Therapy Room - Kevin reflects on his childhood in a rough environment and how it shaped his understanding of systemic problems .03:38 - The Myth of Overprotection - Why shielding young people from suffering can prevent them from building the resilience needed for high performance .06:48 - Persona Death and Aftercare - Discussing the psychological impact on young athletes when their identity is entirely tied to their sport .10:51 - How Schools Fail Young Men - Exploring how the lack of risk and curiosity in classrooms leads to disruption and disengagement .15:25 - The Coach as a Father Figure - The vital role of authoritative, respectful mentors in providing boundaries for "hard to reach" boys .19:33 - Soccology and Emotional Regulation - Using football to teach boys how to handle frustration and become active citizens .23:52 - Hip Hop and Mental Health - How rap music serves as a vehicle for emotional literacy and complex linguistic skills for boys who fail English .28:37 - Keep the Dream Alive - Kevin’s mission to provide free, high-performance training and life opportunities to underserved youth .34:52 - The Funding Challenge - The difficulty of getting support for proactive prevention and the "invisible" students.39:17 - The Tracksuit Head Teacher - A story of radical school leadership that prioritised student experience over Ofsted checklists .43:21 - Final Reflections - Closing thoughts on the need for healthy school cultures and inviting further conversation .Join the Conversation We would love for you to follow the podcast and leave a rating or review on your preferred platform . If you have thoughts, questions, or want to share the brilliant work you're doing for wellbeing, please email us at teamwellbeing@twinkl.co.uk .Find out more about Kevin’s work hereWebsite: www.kevingeorge.onlineX: @mrkevingeorge Instagram: @iamkevingeorge
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