Linden Global Learning & Support Services

IB exam season is here! Weeks of revision, internal assessments, university offers hanging in the balance - and the expectation to perform through it all!

That pressure is real. And it deserves more than ✨just breathe✨

Here's what the research actually supports:

😴 Sleep before extra revision: One extra hour of sleep the night before an exam does more for performance than one extra hour of studying.

🏃🏽‍♂️ Move your body: Twenty minutes of walking raises working memory and lowers cortisol for hours afterwards.

✍🏾 Write it down before you sit down: Spending five minutes writing every worry before a the exam clears the mental space you need to actually absorb what you were revising.

👥 Stay connected to one person: Brief contact with someone you trust lowers stress hormones faster than any solo strategy.

None of these are revolutionary. But they're the ones that work — and they're the ones most students skip when the pressure peaks.

If you're in it right now: you're not behind. You're not failing. You're carrying a lot.

Share this with the IB Teens in your world

Exam season doesn't just affect the mind. It affects the whole nervous system.

Here are 5 strategies students can use right now:

🫁 Breathe — Box breathing (4 counts in, hold, out, hold) activates the parasympathetic nervous system. Repeat 4 times before sitting an exam.

👁️ List — The 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique interrupts anxious thought loops by anchoring attention to the present moment.

✋ Body — Pressing palms together firmly for 10 seconds provides proprioceptive input that grounds the nervous system quickly.

💧 Cool down — Cold water on the face or wrists triggers the dive reflex, slowing heart rate almost immediately.

Save this for exam season. Share it with a student who needs it. 🌿

Interested in academic or mental health support for your child? Link in bio to book a free consultation.

🧠🌈 It is Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 16–22) — and the theme is From Awareness to Action

Awareness tells us different minds exist. Action means intentionally building workplaces, schools, and communities where they genuinely thrive.

The world wasn’t built for one kind of brain — and it’s better for it.

To every neurodivergent person out there: your perspective matters. The world needs you!

This week we’re spotlighting a book by an inspiring inclusion champion and educator, Angeline Aow — Building an Inclusive School. A must-read for anyone committed to turning inclusion from intention into practice. 📚
👉 https://www.angelineaow.com/book.html

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🧠🌈 Neurodiversity Celebration Week is here (March 16–22) — and the theme is From Awareness to Action.

Awareness tells us different minds exist. Action means intentionally building workplaces, schools, and communities where they genuinely thrive.

The world wasn’t built for one kind of brain — and it’s better for it.

To every neurodivergent person out there: your perspective matters. The world needs you!

This week we’re spotlighting a book by an inspiring inclusion champion and educator, Angeline Aow — Building an Inclusive School. A must-read for anyone committed to turning inclusion from intention into practice. 📚
👉 https://www.angelineaow.com/book.html

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At Linden, we want to equip all parents and educators to best help their children and communities. Join us for our free webinars led by our qualified counselors!

Parents: March 16, 4pm CET 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pEnDsl2OQ4aDgFqLx3fa9A #/registration

Educators: March 23, 2:30pm CET 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/w3j_JozRS9-13zyN6b1G5Q #/registration

We understand that as parents and educators, it is not easy to explore complicated topics with kids and teenagers. Here are some tips and strategies from our Linden counselors to manage news of war and conflict in an age-appropriate, compassionate manner. More strategies and resources are in our blog post, linked below.

🔗 www.linden-education.com/post/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-conflict-war-tips-resources

We offer further counselor and professional development about this and other topics, please reach out if you are interested in more support.

Introducing IB Power Weekends!!

Experience personalized International Baccalaureate coaching to reach your full potential in the IBDP

✍️ Develop essay and timing skills
🧠 Refine critical thinking
📌 Plan major projects
🤖 Use AI ethically
🧘🏽 Manage stress and focus

Register Today!!
🔗www.linden-education.com/product/ib-power-weekends

✨Linden Summer Day Camps 2026 ✨
Looking for an amazing atmosphere for your child to make lasting friends and learn new skills? Join our day camps, in the heart of Berlin!! July and August
🔗 Register at www.linden-education.com/camps

🚀STEM Super Stars: Filled with exciting hands-on activities, creative challenges, and outdoor adventures to spark a love for science, technology, engineering, and math!

🎭English Theater Camp: Perfect for both English learners and fluent speakers! Boost communication, ignite creativity, and build teamwork through movement, storytelling, and performance!

🐻Berlin Bears: Playfully explore the German language and discover Berlin‘s history through art, parks, and loads of exciting activities!

💪🏽Girl Power: Boost resilience, embrace uniqueness, and tap into personal power! Explore Berlin, meet inspirational women, and ignite ideas for creating positive change.

🎨Kreativ! German Language & Arts: Explore, create, and design, all while learning German and making new friends!

☘️Budding Boys: Meet inspirational role models, cultivate social skills, and make lasting friendships while explore Berlin and nature!

🎵🧮Musical Math: Explore rhythm, melody, patterns, fractions, and storytelling through music, movement, and playful activities!

🧩We Connect Adventure Camp: Designed by our learning specialists for young people with processing differences who benefit from structured, supportive environments. Engage in practical skill-building and meaningful connection!

✨ NURTURING BELONGING AND IDENTITY✨

Belonging shapes who we are, and for many teens growing up in multicultural or international settings, or as Third Culture Kids, it can feel complicated.

In this webinar, we’ll explore how identity forms during adolescence and how parents can help their
children navigate questions
of “Who am I?” and
“Where do I fit?” with
confidence and openness.

TWO OFFERINGS
🗓️ March 25th
⏰ 7:00 PM CET

🗓️ March 26th
⏰ 9:00 AM CET
🎙️ Facilitated by Noa Kanter, Head of Counseling & Crisis Support Lead at Linden

You’ll leave with practical tools to support independence, reduce daily conflicts, and create routines that actually work for your family.

👉 Register via the link in the comments or scan the QR code.

The Conference season is in full swing! 🎉

This year, we’re excited to connect with old and new friends at two conferences simultaneously!

✨ International School Counselor Association ( ) Conference – Inclusion champions, Denise Granai & Annabelle van Nieuwkoop-Read, are engaging with school counselors worldwide under the conference theme: “Unity in Diversity: Harmonizing SEL Standards, Mental Health, and Inclusive Practices.” They’ve just wrapped up an insightful workshop on Neurodiversity.

✨ Central & Eastern European Schools Association ( 35th annual Conference in Croatia – Christina & Claire are connecting with international school leaders under the theme “Igniting Leadership: Every Voice, Every Role.”

If you’re attending either event, do stop by our booths TODAY or tomorrow! 🎉

Let’s talk about how our comprehensive student support services can help your school—whether it’s learning support, mental health, or inclusion strategies.

Or just drop by to say hello—we love meeting new and familiar faces!