This #NationalStressAwarenessDay, we’re sharing Twiggle the turtle’s three steps for calming down.
By practising these steps and using them throughout the day, children learn to ‘Do Turtle’ whenever they feel upset.
Find out more @PATHSEdUK here: bit.ly/3CJHVxj
Education Minister has announced the start of the Healthy Happy Minds pilot to support therapeutic & counselling services in primary schools.
The service includes all primary schools, special schools with a primary cohort and primary EOTAS provision.
Feeling overwhelmed? Here’s a useful mindfulness check-in
The teams at @BBCBitesize, @topic_group and @EmergingMindsUK have put together a short film to support young teens who feel unsure about when to ask for help, how to ask for it, and what help is available.
Check it out: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z8n7qfr
“Having found out my child was self-harming, I was so devastated and confused as to why. My emotions were all over the place, not knowing how to help her, where to go for professional help – it was so stressful.”
Our advice can help: A guide for parents
