Wellbeing

September 2020 Update

STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLAND’S ZOOM COFFEE BREAK

This is an invite for all parents to attend a virtual coffee mornings to talk about the important issues that affect us, our children, our family and our life. This term, they are talking about how to manage our lives including life stress, responsibility, resilience, self care and support. You can simply listen or join in with the conversation with people in your community. Further information, dates and times are attached here. 

Please find below links to Helplines, apps and websites which offer support and guidance for parents and children.

Helplines, apps and websites if you need help now.

Helplines, Apps and Websites to support parents.

Action for Happiness create a monthly calendar which contains daily activities to improve emotional health and wellbeing. Take a look here. 

Take a look at the Midlands Partnership NHS Families Health and Wellbeing Newsletter.

Support that is available while children are at home during the coronavirus

The Government has produced a list of resources to promote and support children and young people’s mental wellbeing. 

• Re-Solv have asked Stafford-based Counsellor, Julie Tanner for her tips on coping with the current situation. 

• MindEd educational resources for adults about children and young people’s mental health, which is relevant for parents and carers as well as volunteers, teachers, and other professionals working with children

• the Every Mind Matters platform which supports looking after your own and other’s mental health

• guidance on looking after wellbeing and mental health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

• guidance on supporting children’s wellbeing and mental health