Strategies & Activities
This page is full of ideas to help children to learn tools to cope with difficult emotions and situations, low self-esteem support, colouring and important reminders for us as parents and professionals too! Take some time to explore what's available and get in touch if you can't find what you need.
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If you scroll to the bottom of this page you will find resources for supporting adults.
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Don't forget we also have online learning and courses available, click on the image below to go to our online platform.
If you are worried about a child or pupil it can be helpful to make a safety plan together. Try and do this in a relaxed environment when the young person feels calm and allow them a 'third place' to go to during the process; items such as fidget toys, a doodle pad and pencil, a scented ribbon to smell and fiddle, a grounding stone, blue-tack, or a squishy can help.
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Please find two separate versions of a safety plan below, these are free to download. Click on the image to view with the young person and then download the suitable plan and print and complete.
Create a relaxation kit for yourself and one for your child, do it together and set reminders to step away and relax. There is an accompanying video on our YouTube channel.
Sometimes we can find it hard to be kind to ourselves and remember all of the things that make us ourselves! Explore this, draw pictures, doodle, draw or add stickers and photos. Have fun and remember how amazing you are!
Boost your self-esteem with this sheet of balloons...answer the questions and decorate. Why not get both child and grown up to complete and fill on in for each other as well. Add it to the wall to remind yourself how amazing you are!
Put yourself in the centre with some keywords that you would use to describe yourself. Fill the shapes around the outside by thinking about how you identify and what's important to you. If you find this hard, don't worry - it can be difficult to be kind to ourselves, that's why practicing is so important!
The repetitive, rhythmic scanning of a word search can help to calm our busy minds. They're Jennifer's favourite!
Colouring is a popular way to relax, this easy to colour sheet can help you to relax. Use whatever colours you feel drawn to, get creative and just do what feels right at the time. If you struggle with things being perfect, why not try going out of the lines a little. There can be beauty in the imperfect too!
From the flower ice garden, to making your own bird feeder, these activities can help to reconnect you back with nature and help you to let go of feelings of anxiety. Which is your favourite? We'd love to see your photos!
ask someone to hide the pictures around the garden or house then take your tick list around with you to find them. Don't forget to answer the questions!
Fun conversation starters to help maintain or build positive relationships in your family.
mental health for adults
When life is stressful it's helpful to see which areas we can make things a little easier for ourselves. Try and have a week of easy dinners, minimum cooking required.
Sometimes we aren't sure how we feel, using this version of our Emotion Iceberg can help you to work out what might be niggling at you. Please be kind to yourself and take some time to explore how you feel, there's always a way through.
Life can feel hard at times, difficult to navigate. Please know how valued you are and that emotions and feelings always pass. Please take a look at where to get some support from people who care.
Our problem solving guide can help you to unbox and process your worries, as well as helping you to make a plan to move through them.
Take some time to think about your thoughts, feelings, goals and practice gratitude with this lovely daily planner.
You can save these on your phone or order them from our shop printed, laminated, put into a flipbook and delivered for £5
Pick a pencil and scribble with this mindful, creative relaxation exercise.