Self-care is an important well-being tool and is especially important during difficult times. This guide and checklist will help you to take time out for you.

‘The mix’ are suggested by the young minds charity. They offer a helpline, text service and some short term counselling to deal with crisis situation and some of their support is available 24 hours a day. Importantly they target people under 25 and their web chat is available to  those aged 10-18 years old.

The website can be accessed from the link below

www.themix.org.uk/get-support/speak-to-our-team 

The current situtation means we are dealing with a constant state of change. Feel more settled and calm with this guided mediataion as it helps you to learn to ‘go with the flow’.

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

The attached is aimed at families, with advice and suggestions for staying mentally and physically healthy whilst at home.

The document can be accessed from the link below:

Health and Wellbeing Update 250320

In January 2020 the pupil mental health committee designed and sent cards to pupils and staff throughout the school to show that they care. There were 4 inspiring quotes to chose from.

Below is a new care card for this week to help during this time:

Today take time out to use your imagination to relax and feel grounded for the day ahead. You can access this guided meditation below:

http://www.stopbreathethink.org/meditations/relax,-ground-and-clear

Give  yourself a moment to stop & check in. Feel more settled and calm by spending a few minutes focused on your breathing. Below is an example of a guided meditation from Stop, breathe and think.

http://www.stopbreathethink.org/meditations/mindful-breathinghttp://www.stopbreathethink.org/meditations/mindful-breathing

It allows for a simple ‘check in’ and then generates personalised guided exercises, guided journaling and other helpful support to navigate challenges with resiliency and calm.

If you enjoyed this download the stop breathe think app now:

https://www.stopbreathethink.com/https://www.stopbreathethink.com/

Supporting Young People During This Time

Local artist Kayleigh has been involved in creating the ‘mindful art programme’ within St Ninian’s. This has proven to be a valuable self- care tool, which encourages pupils to use art as a way of checking in and taking time out, to help cope with daily pressures. Kayleigh has shared the link to her free ‘daily doodle’ which will be at 2pm each day. This is a helpful way to take a short time out during this time. Please use the link below to access:

https://www.facebook.com/kayleighdrawsthings/

Advice from educational Psychology

https://edpsy.org.uk/blog/2020/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-children-families-and-professionals/

Starting the Mental health conversation – Advice to parents

How to respond constructively ‘’Keep calm, stay wise, be kind’’