Relaxation & Mindfulness
At a time of great uncertainty it is really important to look after ourselves and our Wellbeing. The following links and websites support this
Cosmic Kids Yoga - you can get access to lots of cosmic kids yoga videos on you tube
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cosmic+kids
Helping children to understand - Art Therapy videos
@Facebook - helping children to understand, Friday at 10.00
Sesame Street - Headspace Monster Meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9nE4RE8uiQ&
Inclusive African Adventure Yoga for children and families, with Makaton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mhGBgjzG_M
Bridge the Gap - Activities can be accessed via their facebook site
Bridge the Gap|Child Mental Health|Derby |Emotional Literacy (jwbridgethegap.com)
Coping Calendar
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/coping-calendar
Inspired treehouse - breathing techniques
https://theinspiredtreehouse.com/calming-breathing-techniques-kids/
Rainbow breathing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O29e4rRMrV4&t=19s
Non contact calming strategies for the classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azLkgt3S-Qk&app=desktop
Whole hearted school counselling @ facebook
Free Mindfulness breathing video - Hot Coco
NHS recommended sites for adults, teenagers and children to support their mental health and well-being
The contented child, child wellbeing consultancy on facebook have a number of free resources including a worry jar and problem scaling
Looking after your wellbeing during social distancing or isolation
With thanks to Abaigh Devine Clinical Psychologist who passed this document onto me. It has been compiled by 2 Mums, an Occupational Therapist and a social worker who have given their permission for it to be circulated it is an extremely good read for families going through this situation
Please see the social stories page for lots more information on how to talk to your children about the Coronavirus and their anxieties
