The Impact of COVID 19 has had on the therapy profession
As we negotiate the many changes to our daily lives, including the millions of people now working from home, operating new technology whilst managing home schooling their children, what has happened to the mental health professionals who were supporting vulnerable pupils and families within the school setting?
Looking after yourself as a parent and teacher in the time of Covid 19
During this difficult time, when stress and anxiety levels are heightened, looking after yourself becomes essential, not a luxury.
Using Social Media Mindfully
Social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat) provide the youths of today a convenient platform to express and present themselves as well as communicate with others.
Change the internet or change the user?
An alternate way of thinking about the internet for teachers and parents. Ofcom’s 2019 Online Nation report reported that 53% of adults strongly agreed that they are concerned about the internet, and 78% expressed an unprompted concern with aspect(s) of internet use.
Great potential for positive change in mental health & well-being
Mental Health Awareness Week 2019 takes place from Monday 13th to Sunday 19th May.The theme for 2019 is Body Image. Our Specialist Educational Psychologist, Dr. Lynne Wadsworth, has written an article about mental health and well being to raise awareness for this year’s Mental Health Awareness week.
What is therapeutic yoga and mindfulness?
Learn more about what therapeutic yoga and mindfulness involves, and how these practices can support your learners.
Excessive Internet Use and Mental Health
For young people today, the vast majority of them do not know life without the convenience and accessibility of the internet.
Are young people spending more time online and that is causing the difficulties with their mental health or are young people feeling lonely, disengaged and turning to the internet? Nevertheless, high internet use and negative affect appear to be related.
What is Video Interaction Guidance?
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) can be used as an intervention, in place of assess, plan, do and review consultations or for professional development. It is a flexible approach that can be tailored around a child’s and/or schools’ particular needs.
VIG gives individuals a chance to reflect on their interactions, drawing attention to what already works and helping them to make changes that they want to make.
First anniversary thoughts of Manchester Arena attack
For those impacted upon by significant traumatic events, it is a time when traumatic memories can resurface and a time when we need to be particularly aware of how difficult it can be for those affected.
Identify eating disorders early
While recent figures suggest that less young people are hospitalised due to eating disorders, many are still battling with these complex conditions and young men are more likely to remain under-diagnosed.
