Please see the files below for resources to support emotional and mental health.
-Shout is a new service to support people who are struggling with their mental health. Shout is the UK’s first free 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place for people to go if they are struggling to cope and you need immediate help. Anybody can text Shout to 85258 for support.
– Kooth is a free online service for age 10 and up. Kooth
-Childline is a free service which is able to support children to deal with a wide range of problems including online safety issues. Children can contact ChildLine 24 hours a day, 7 days a week if they are struggling to deal with a situation and need support. For children uncomfortable with talking to somebody directly there is a one-to-one online chat service. https://www.childline.org.uk/
-You can find some ideas for wellbeing apps here: https://www.theschoolrun.com/best-wellbeing-apps-for-kids
-Information about Mental Health in children: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/a-to-z/c/children-and-young-people
-Young Minds- Find Your Feet: Transitioning to Secondary School https://youngminds.org.uk/resources/school-resources/find-your-feet-transitioning-to-secondary-school/
-There are lots of helpful resources from across the internet that are available to help support your child’s mental health and well-being at: https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0wdqA8b0_mQ9oB463E8jYp0BMzt8kaMZDQg_H-jVJV6xhmwXXH7PcDQfY
-Everybody Worries Social Story: https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx
– Depression in children: How to spot the signs · Gordon Children’s Academy
– Anxiety in children: How to spot the signs · Gordon Children’s Academy
– Self-harm in children – How to spot the signs · Gordon Children’s Academy
Files to Download:
- Well-being Pack
- 30 Day Lego Challenge
- Creating a Positive Jar Activity
- Life Skills Challenges
- My Time Capsule Activity
- Nature Treasure Box Activity
- Brick Therapy Activities
- Emoji Self Assessment Activity
- Emotional Rollercoaster Activity
- Feelings Chart
- Grounding Technique
- I am an Amazing Person Activity
- If I’m Feeling___ I can Activity
- Mindfulness Challenge Cards
- My Choice Chart
- My I Can Journal
- Social Story – Dave the dog
- Social story – Many Ways to Share a Hug
- Social Story – Matilda and Theo
- Social Story – Stuck Inside
- Social Story – Bertrand the Bored and the Imagination Jar
- Social Story – Talking to Children about COVID19
- Social Story – Social Distancing
- Things to Look Forward to Activity
- Through My Window (Free Resource from an Art Therapist)
- Understanding Emotions Activity
- When I’m Anxious I Can Cards
- Your Own Jar of Courage Activity