It is important to stay well mentally for both children and parents.

We have put together resources and links that we thing you might find useful to help you support your child’s and your own mental health during this difficult time.

Websites:

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/for-children-and-young-people/understanding-my-feelings/

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/mental-health/taking-care-of-yourself/

https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips/?WT.tsrc=Search&WT.mc_id=Corona&&gclid=CjwKCAjw-YT1BRAFEiwAd2WRtqRNau1V4BxuFrfKBioM_qLkL96hbTf_tIcP3hKy7jrTDGR8s9G8ohoCnn0QAvD_BwE

https://childmind.org/article/how-to-talk-to-your-parents-about-getting-help-if-you-think-you-need-it/

Phonelines for children:

●Childline 0800 1111

● The Mix 0808 808 4994 (Sunday-Friday 2pm–11pm), request support by email using this form on The Mix website or use their crisis text messenger service.

Phonelines for adults

●SAMARITAINS Free on any phone all day everyday  116-123

● Papyrus HOPELINEUK.  0800 068 4141 (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm–10pm). Text 07786 209 697.

Talking to and supporting your child with anxiety

● sparkle anxiety toolkit

●https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/talking-to-your-child-or-teen-about-anxiety

Download and Print (if you do not have a printer contact the school and let us know what you need and we can send it home with your learning packs)

●Rainbow-Pack (1)

●Tips-for-Teens-1

Srategies

● Guided Meditation

● Social Stories – ask your child’s teacher and they can help with this

●zones of regulation choice boards. Here are some ideas

Contact your child’s teacher if you think a Zones of Regulation choice board would help.

 

If you need any support or to talk to someone from school call 01670 823182

email: admin@cleaswellhill.northumberland.sch.uk