ESBA Workshop 

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who attended the Emotional Based School Avoidance workshop with Louisa Sverha on Wednesday 19th April 2023. 

Whilst we were unable to record the session, we are sharing the slides for those who were unable to make it. 

Look out for other dates and sessions that will be coming in Term 5 and 6. 

Anxiety Workshop 

Thank you to all of the parents and carers who attended the anxiety workshop with Louisa Sverha on Wednesday 22nd March. Seeing so many parents and carers at this session really reinforces how important it is to take Mental Health and Wellbeing seriously. 

Whilst we were unable to record the session, we are sharing the slides for those who were unable to make it. 

Look out for other dates and sessions that will be coming in Term 5 and 6. 

Organisations that offer Guidance and Support

Getting a good night's sleep...

Take a look at this very useful information leaflet, produced by the NHS, on sleep hygiene and how to get a good night's rest:

What is Mindfulness?

Mindfulness has become a trendy word that is used to describe everything from yoga exercises to colouring activities. It can be hard to find a simple way to explain it, especially to children.

How to explain Mindfulness to children...

Mindfulness is simply… noticing what is happening right now.

Mindfulness is taking notice of how your body feels and what you see, smell and taste. Maybe you even feel emotions in your body, perhaps through a tightness somewhere, or a good sensation.

Mindfulness is also noticing what your mind is doing.

How to explain Mindfulness to teens...

When talking with adolescents, you could simply expand on the previous explanation and say that mindfulness is a basic life skill that can benefit us in many ways.

A popular way to put it is to say: mindfulness is about paying attention in a particular way – on purpose, in the present moment and without judgment.

The non-judgment part means that we simply have an experience without contemplating if the experience is good or bad. By doing this, we develop more self-awareness, emotional balance, and impulse control. It’s about recognising our inner and outer experiences and understanding how they affect our well being.

Here are a few links that we think are very helpful when exploring mindfulness with your children: