Wellbeing in School and at Home
Here are some online resources offering useful information and advice for wellbeing. Please choose a section below for access to relevant information. If you need further help or advice, please do not hesitate to contact the school via the office. We have a great wellbeing team at St Osmund’s CE Middle School.
Dorset mental health in schools team
Who are we? - Who are we?
Support for worry and anxiety – Support for worry and anxiety
Support for After School
Picture the scene: your child comes out of school calm, but the moment you get home they have a complete outburst of emotion.
If that scene is familiar to you, you’re not alone. This type of behaviour is what some psychologists refer to as ‘after-school restraint collapse’ and it’s not unusual. It happens because your child has been busy managing their emotions all day as they navigate the complexities of school life.
When they get home, that’s their safe space to let it all out!
So, now you know what it is, what can you actually do about it? Parents’ Toolkit has been speaking to educational and child psychologist Dr Anisa-Ree Moses, for some tips on how to support these outbursts of emotions after-school.
LINK: What is after-school restraint collapse and how to manage it - BBC Bitesize
Websites for support
Shout: https://www.giveusashout.org
This is a free text support helpline for all ages, so it is relevant for young people and parents.
Stem: https://stem4.org.uk
Supporting positive mental health in teenagers
Young Minds: https://youngminds.org.uk
The UK's leading charity fighting for children and young people's mental health.
Dorset Mind Your Head: http://dorsetmindyourhead.co.uk
Supporting young people’s wellbeing in Dorset.
Keep Your Head: www.keep-your-head.com
Keep Your Head brings together reliable information on mental health and wellbeing for children, young people and adults.
Dorset MIND: https://dorsetmind.uk
Useful for signposting and self care tips.
CAMHS resources: https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads
Downloadable self-help guides that we hope may be useful to you.
Headspace app or online: https://www.headspace.com
Mindfulness for your everyday life. Stress less. Move more. Sleep soundly.
NHS Website: www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/supporting-others/childrens-mental-health/
Website for the NHS campaign 'Better Health: Every Mind Matters'.
NSPCC Website: www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health
Advice from the NSPCC on 'Depression, Anxiety and Mental Health' and 'Self-Harm'.
Place2Be: www.place2be.org.uk
Information from a charity dedicated to improving children's mental health.
Kooth: www.kooth.com
Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.
Apps to support pupils’ wellbeing
Apps for pupils: Apps for pupils
Apps to support parents
Apps for parents: Apps for parents
Transition support
Supporting your child moving schools: Supporting moving schools
Calming activities
Check in: Check in
Thermometer: Feeling thermometer
Coping skills: Coping skills
Grounding: Grounding
Size of Problem: Size of Problem
Star breathing: Star breathing
Create an emotional first aid kit
Emotional first aid kit: Emotional first aid kit