Guiding Hearts and Minds

12/05/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week begins today. This year’s theme is ‘Community’ and focuses on how it can provide a sense of belonging, safety and support. Whether it’s a sports club, your neighbours or your workplace, being part of a positive community is good for mental health and wellbeing. .
One of our unique features@ Guiding Hearts and Minds is that we aim to create a community between the children I support and the animals that live at the farm. Karen Bell
If you would like to join that community why not reach out and see how I can support your child with their mental health.
Photo of dandelions because I am so grateful to be part of the community that is Training and Development

06/04/2025

⭐️Ready for an Easter adventure like no other? ⭐️
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable afternoon at the farm! 🌟Gather your family and friends, roll up your sleeves, and dive into a world of creativity, relaxation and animal magic 🐣🐣

Date 19th April
Time 12.30 bring a picnic lunch to enjoy
1.00 prompt activities start
4.00 home time

Book your space by emailing
Guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com

29/03/2025

Today was one of my favourite day’s of the year. A chance to be inspired, recharged with new ideas, reminded why I do the role I do and be with some very special friends who I met 3 years ago when I started my mental health training. It was time for Dandelion Training and Development second conference and what a fantastic day it was. Already looking forward to the third conference next year

05/02/2025

If your child or young person or you as a parent need some support with mental health then do message me or email
Guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com

This Children's Mental Health Awareness Week, this is our message to every young person who is finding things hard right now. Talk to someone you trust about how you're feeling. Don't go through this alone.

03/02/2025

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week - what can you do as a parent to support your child’s mental health?

23/12/2024

So what do I do in my Coaching sessions? Well, today we fed the animals and talked about why they need feeding regularly just as we need to eat regularly.
Then we collected some special presents that the client had made during previous sessions- each one was made for a specific member of her family and we talked about what makes them special to her as she painted them.
Then we made REINDEER- joining pieces of wood together to make them and lots of smiles, laughter and enjoying being outside. Plus learning new skills, believing we can do it and feeling so proud of what we have made.
We finished by giving the goats several bales of straw as the treats for Christmas.

For a little girl who initially could not identify her or other’s emotions to want to make gifts for other people is a huge achievement.

If you would like support for your child or yourself as a parent then do get in touch nicola.pole1@virginmedia.com

21/11/2024

Christmas and the build up to it is a time of anticipation, excitement, joy and fun with the family, but it can also be the bringer of changes to everyday routines, pressure to get everything right, so many different emotions and a sense of juggling lots of different things.
Why not set aside 3 and a half hours of time to spend with your child or teenager on the Saturday before Christmas?
Come and enjoy the peace and tranquility of our beautiful outdoor setting in Charlwood.
Learn simple strategies to help the whole family during the Christmas period.
Visit from Father Christmas included.

For more details and to book space please email nicola.pole1@virginmedia.com

10/10/2024

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If you would like to chat about how I can support your child or young adult with their mental health then do get in touch either through this group or message me via guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com

04/10/2024

This is part of why I trained to be a child and adolescent mental health coach. If you would like to book a coaching session for your child/ young person then do get in touch via nicola.pole@virginmedia.com or via messenger on Guiding Hearts and Minds

It's only one day. You've only got six lessons. I don't understand why it's such a big deal...

Ok, so let's just break this down a bit.

You're going to spend today with six different bosses. They all have their own rules and expectations. You need to remember them all. You're going to need six different lots of equipment. You'll need to take these to six different locations. And remember where they all are.

You'll be expected to be silent. But also speak. You'll be expected to sit still. But also run around. You'll be expected to be creative. And also absolutely not because it's done like this. You'll be expected to stop doing stuff. But also immediately start doing stuff. But also not. Dependant upon who your boss is and your location. Which you'll need to remember.

You'll need to remember to drink even if your not thirsty, because you cannot drink when you are. You'll need to remember to go to the toilet when you don't need to because you cannot when you do. You'll need to eat all that up even if your not hungry. But also not eat if you are.

You'll need to navigate complex social situations with your peers and adults, regulate your emotions so as not to get yelled at. Perform at 100% of everyone's expectations. Even if you do you may still have to deal with being a failure. Be authentic. But not like that because it's unacceptable. Comply with all instructions. But also show autonomy. Switch tasks on demand. And also stay on task at all times.

Oh and also remember those random, completely unrelated facts we told you. By heart.

We will change this schedule daily, so try to keep up!

(The last bit is NOT a dig at all teachers, because I am sure some of them have awesome memories. This is a dig at myself. Who doesn't. But was a teacher who had to issue test papers and grade them. Whilst misplacing a board marker a day, forgetting to pack my own lunch and having no recollection of my own phone number or email password. Ironic much?)

04/10/2024

Why not come and spend a peaceful few hours at the Sunshine Shed in Charlwood

•Are you a parent who is always thinking about the rest of your family and not yourself?
•Would you like some time for yourself to come and relax in the most beautiful, peaceful outdoor setting in Charlwood?
•We are holding another of our new monthly “Free time Friday” event on Friday 11th September at 10am to 12.15, why not join us and start to focus on yourself?
• Endless tea, coffee and squash, cake and biscuits.

To book email guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com
Or message via Guiding Hearts and Minds

04/10/2024

•Are you a parent who is always thinking about the rest of your family and not yourself?
•Would you like some time for yourself to come and relax in the most beautiful, peaceful outdoor setting in Charlwood?
•We are holding another of our new monthly “Free time Friday” event on Friday 11th September at 10am to 12.15, why not join us and start to focus on yourself?
• Endless tea, coffee and squash, cake and biscuits.

To book email guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com
Or message via Guiding Hearts and Minds

04/09/2024

•Are you a parent who is always thinking about the rest of your family and not yourself?
•Would you like some time for yourself to come and relax in the most beautiful, peaceful outdoor setting in Charlwood?
•We are launching our new monthly “Free time Friday” event on Friday September 13th at 10am to 12.15, why not join us and start to focus on yourself?
• Endless tea, coffee and squash, cake and biscuits.

To book email guidingheartsandminds@gmail.com
Or message via Guiding Hearts and Minds