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The Founder - HASNAH A R


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My Defining Moment

"Mummy, can you teach my friends what you have taught me?", suggested my 6-year-old son.

That was the defining moment that set me on the path of sharing this enrichment program with other parents and their children.

I started to develop programs for the various developmental ages, each with its own characteristics, but all comprising of the 3 main elements of Yoga, NLP and Music & Movement. It is without doubt that these elements truly complement each other to effectively empower all children regardless of whether they have learning disabilities or not.

I sincerely wish that all children will be able to benefit from Positive Focus curricula. We hope to create a more positive emotional environment for children to grow up being happy individuals and ready for life's many challenges!

My Inspiration - How It All Started

My journey begun when I first discovered my son's dyslexia when he was about 5 years old. His struggles with alphabets recognition, reading and writing were painful to witness. More alarming was his gradual decline in self-esteem as a result of his frustration.

My Quest & Methodology

Thus began my quest to find a solution to help my son overcome his learning disability. Beyond the obvious methods and techniques to improve his learning challenge, I found music & movement programmes such as Kindermusik and the breathing and meditative aspects of Yoga tremendously effective in helping my son and I cope with the frustration and tension of these challenges.

However, despite the benefits of Kindermusik and yoga, the stress of learning together created confrontations in our relationship; especially when my overwhelming desire to see progress became an unwelcome pressure on my son. His progress stagnated and he became discouraged.

It was at this point that I was exploring NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) which gave me a whole new perspective of self awareness, greater understanding of human behavior, and a shaping of my own belief system that totally transforms my own behavior.

With the new approach, relationship with my son improved almost immediately. He was more motivated to overcome his learning challenges, and even looked forward to more learning hours with me. He recognized all 26 alphabets within 30 days. Today, reading is one of his favorite hobbies and he has flourished into a A-A* student with strong values, self reliance and a loving heart.

About Hasnah A.R., Founder

Hasnah A.R. more affectionately known as Miss Has, Founder of Positive Focus Pte Ltd loves working with children. She possesses the following certifications:-

  • Certified Master NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) Practitioner
  • Time Line TherapyŽ Practitioner
  • Reiki Master
  • High Impact Training, Impact Learning USA
  • YogaKids Trainer and Mentor
  • Diploma in Yoga Therapy
  • Kindermusik Professional Development Certificate

She prides in delivering interactive holistic workshops through fun, Brain Compatible Strategies, relaxation and revolutionary teaching all combined into one. She is truly a holistic healing arts Practitioner.

Here are some of her rich experiences with children and their parents:

  • Music and Movement educator for parents and young children since 1996
  • Executive producer of Children's Music & Movement CD
  • Radio interview on Neuro-Linguistic Programming in 2000
  • Reviewed scripts for Playhouse Disney's 'Out and About' in 2002
  • Children's interactive workshop in North East Zone ' Alive!' fusion lifestyle in 2003
  • Lead a mass participation dance 'The Energy Shake' at the Nickelodean's Worlwide Day of Play in October 2004
  • Gold 90.5 FM June 2005 Holiday Programme ( Yogakids )
  • Showbiz Wonderland Mediacorp June 2005 Holiday programme (Creative Linguistics ~ Positive KidZ!)
  • Learn to Get Into Your Child's World ( Parents' Workshop)
  • Motivate Your Child Through Music and Movement ( Workshop for parents & teachers)

Her work has also been featured in:-

  • Young Parents Pre-School Guide 2005 as an Unusual Enrichment program for children
  • The Straits Times ~mind Your body section on "Take the stress out of child's life" (Feb 2005)
  • Mother and Baby Magazine- Fitness for kids (November 2006)
  • Simply her magazine - Boost your child's confidence (November 2006)
  • Simply her magazine - Break your Bad Habbits - 10 steps to success - NLP Master Practioner and Life Coach Hasnah A.R.'s 10 - step plan to changing your bad behaviour. (January 2007)
  • Women's weekly magazine July 2007 - Raise a Happy & Healthy Child (Confident Parenting Masterclass)
  • iKnow Magazine Dec 2007 - Bringing on Possibilities!
  • Young Parents Magazine Feb 2008 - Head Start