Ume Wellbeing

28/05/2021

Some lovely tips here from Mental Health Foundation for coping with anxiety around lockdown restrictions easing...

💚 Tips for if you're finding the easing of restrictions a little anxiety provoking right now:

🐢Pace yourself – recognise that you need to go at the right pace for you is important.

❌ Try not to let others pressure you into doing things you don’t want to.

🙏Try to encourage yourself to get back into things slow and steady, especially when it comes to reconnecting with friends safely, when rules allow and the time is also right for you.

💬It’s important to discuss concerns with those close to you, but also to allow other people space to move at their own pace.

❓What tips would you give to someone having a tough time right now?

Read the full tips here: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/coronavirus/looking-after-your-mental-health-we-come-out-lockdown

27/05/2021

A lovely point from in her fabulous book Beyond Behaviours 🧠

With a background in Sensory Integration I have always been super interested in finding out more about how our sensory systems can impact on the way we engage with our environment and how this can be a reason for some of the behaviours we see 🤓

A question I always hold in mind ‘what is the behaviour communicating?’ 🧐

26/05/2021

Spending time in 1:1 sessions this week focusing on noticing the body and being curious about naming the physical sensations ✋🏻 👀

Some of the language we have been sharing together has been lovely 😊

“My tummy gets fizzy when I get out of the car to go into school”
“My legs shake and get heavy when I go out on my own”
“My face gets hot, hands are sweaty”
“ I get foggy and my chest is light”





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25/05/2021

Well it’s been a busy week or so engaging in more Youth Mental Health First Aid training 😊 busy but brilliant!

We all have mental health and, just like our physical health, it needs looking after.

As an approved Youth Mental Health First Aider I’m ready to continue being part of the community working together to make a positive change to conversations around mental health 😊

21/05/2021

Some lovely information here from Camhs professionals on the health benefits of hugging 🤗

HUG SOMEONE TODAY: FOUR HEALTH BENEFITS OF HUGS

We hug others when we’re excited, happy, sad, or trying to comfort. Hugging, it seems, is universally comforting.

It makes us feel good And it turns out that hugging is proven to make us healthier and happier.

According to scientists, the benefits of hugging go beyond that warm feeling you get when you hold someone in your arms.

When a friend or family member is dealing with something painful or unpleasant in their lives, give them a hug.

Scientists say that giving another person support through touch can reduce the stress of the person being comforted.

Family therapist Virginia Satir once said, “We need four hugs a day for survival, 8 hugs a day for maintenance and 12 hugs a day for growth.”

While that may sound like a lot of hugs, it seems that many hugs are better than not enough.

Unfortunately, people in western society are touch-deprived and many people live solitary or busy lives with reduced social interaction and touching.

Useful resource - TED Talks video: The importance of a hug
https://lnkd.in/dSmBxpS

19/05/2021

Some lovely ideas from Thrive Approach for Parent and Carers self-care. Lots of lovely feedback from families trying these out for themselves this week 😊

Looking for some self-care inspiration? Download a copy of the Thrive Survival Kit for Parents and Carers - these simple but effective ideas are designed to help you look after your own wellbeing so you are better able to support your children.

Download your copy here: https://mythrive.uk/3of3PlS

19/05/2021

Big yes to this! 🧠 😊

The Department for Education has set out details of the first round of funding for designated mental health leads (DMHLs) in schools as well as additional resources to fund resources for staff supporting children affected by the pandemic.

14/05/2021

🍂 🌱 🧠 A creative activity I’ve been sharing in 1:1 sessions this week for from the super ‘Thriving with nature guide’ created by the 🌳 🍁 🥜 🧠

Lots of ways to connect with nature to support our wellbeing 😊

13/05/2021

Lot’s of lovely ideas out there for exploring nature, as we are reminded this of how spending time in nature can be positive for our mental health and wellbeing 🧠 🌳 🍁

Here’s a activity I’ve been sharing this week 🌈

11/05/2021

Some really helpful language here shared by Chellaston Academy give these a try when supporting your child or young person with anxious feelings 🧠

10/05/2021

Some lovely activity ideas here for connecting with nature 🌳 🍁 🌺

Thriving With Nature - a guide for everyone. Making the most of the UK's natural spaces for our mental health and wellbeing.

10/05/2021

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Starting the week off right with my Youth Mental Health First Aid Course 🧠 from

Finding more ways to support the children, young people and families I work alongside to support better mental health and wellbeing 😊