Wellbeing and Mental Health at St Joseph's
At St Joseph's Primary School, we believe in promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing to ensure that the school is a community where everyone feels able to thrive and SHINE. Our school ethos and values underpin everything that we do
Resources to support families and children at home...
We have our NSPCC page under 'SAFEGUARDING' for more information on staying safe.
Don't forget we have a range of story books and other resources in school that you can borrow.
Please speak to Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne in confidence.
Or take a look at: https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/
We supported World Mental Health Day in October
Our Wellbeing Champions led the Assembly; feeding back their learning from Mental Health Day
Mindfulness guide for families
Taking care of your own mental health and well-being is essential for your family. Our best-selling mindfulness guide is filled with exercises and activities to help give you and your family the space to manage how you're feeling in the here and now.
https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-for-kids/
NHS URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELP LINE
https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline
Help for children
Sometimes children worry about their parents or family members and might need someone to talk to. They can talk to Childline online or by calling 0800 1111 at any time 24/7.
There's also useful advice on the Childline website about supporting a family member with a mental health issue.
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Anxiety
(Separation Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety also Phobias, Panic/Panic Attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
These Websites offer expert Free advice and downloadable Resources
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/anxiety/
https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/
resources/supporting-children-with-anxiety-tools-for-parents/
https://www.copingcatparents.com/Resources_for_
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/blog/2017/09/28/new-free-resources-to-help-anxious-children
Self Esteem
For support with a child experiencing feelings of failure or insecurities.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/self-esteem/
https://www.familylives.org.uk/advice/
primary/health-and-development/helping-your-child-build-self-esteem/
https://www.todaysparent.com/kids/kids-health/signs-you-have-a-highly-sensitive-child/
https://www.camhsnorthderbyshire.nhs.uk/
https://childmind.org/article/12-tips-raising-confident-kids/
Bereavement
To help support the loss of a family member, pet or other significant being.
Don't forget to ask Mrs Cleaver or Miss Payne for story books to support this at home.
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/supporting-bereaved-children-and-young-people
https://www.winstonswish.org/supporting-you/supporting-a-bereaved-child/
https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-support/supporting-children-and-young-people/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/grief-and-loss/