The Prince and Princes Wales Hospice (PPWH) can offer emotional and practical bereavement support to families.

During mental health awareness week  send a card, a message – even a picture to show you care. Check out the latest care card, designed by the Pupil Mental Health Committee.

During mental health awareness week use these keys and other tips like the ‘self care guide’ and ‘hope box’ to take time out for you, which in turn means you can be there for others. 

During this period remember to take time out to just focus on the present and check in with yourself. This simple ‘nature sounds’ recording from My Life (previously stop, breathe & think) can help you do this.

http://www.stopbreathethink.org/meditations/nature-sounds

Mrs Marshall (Support for Learning & Modern Languages) has created some helpful tips to stay motivated during this time.

Last week’s tips included ‘square breathing’ to help keep you grounded during difficult times. Rainbow breathing is another great exercise to help focus on your breathing when emotions are rising.

Being composed and calm can sometimes be a challenge – especially during these uncertain times.  This meditation won’t stop the difficult times, but suggests ways to cope.

http://www.stopbreathethink.org/meditations/equanimity