Resources

The current coronavirus pandemic is a difficult and challenging time for both adults and children for multiple reasons. There are many resources to help support mental health and wellbeing specifically with the current circumstances in mind. Click here for more information and support.

Advice and Guidance sheets from Trafford Educational Psychology Service during COVID-19

Click here to find out more.

My Voice

Newsletter from Trafford Council for Parents and Children

Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Wellbeing

7 Ways To Help Children And Young People Who Are Worried.

A useful guide, produced by The Anna Freud Centre, to helping children and young people manage

Anxious Children

Children are generally very resilient and, in a loving and nurturing environment, will often work through problems and difficult times without needing too much additional help. However, we have some exercises that will help your child explore, express and explain their worries.

In school, the children carry out a number of these activities and it is important that these continue at home too.  One important point is not to wait until you see your child being anxious and stressed to try these exercises. Build them into your day as a regular event.

Relaxation Exercises

Yoga sequences and stretches

Take 5

Happy breathing

Feather blowing

Candle blowing

Meditation

The Worry Monster

In school, the children use a worry monster. The cuddly monster "eats" the worries. Click here to view a YouTube video for more information

 Your child may already have a cuddly toy that you could use.

Other Places to find Help and Ideas:

https://www.bowdoncs.org.uk/further-sources-of-help-and-support/

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/

https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/what-we-do/coronavirus/resources/learning-at-home/relaxation-exercises-to-do-at-home-with-your-kids

https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/joinin/seven-techniques-for-helping-kids-keep-calm

https://www.annafreud.org/coronavirus/

https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/for-parents/supporting-your-child-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

Links to Wellbeing and Mental Health Resources for Parents and Carers during the COVID19 Outbreak

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and support for parents and carersAdvice from the NSPCC for coronavirus isolation
   

• Coronavirus: Advice from ChildlineAdvice for children who are worried about coronavirus and/or being off school during the coronavirus outbreak
   

• Keeping-Calm-and-Providing-Supportive-Parenting-During-the-Coronavirus (....pdf
   

• Coronavirus and your wellbeingA useful resource about maintaining the mental health and wellbeing of you and your family during the coronavirus pandemic from mental health charity MIND.
   

• Childline: Calm ZoneGreat tips and resources from Childline to help children relax and stay calm
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• Young Minds Parent Helpline 08088025544For parents in need of advice about young people's mental health, also see weblink
   

• Coronavirus: Helpful information to answer questions from childrenInformation for parents to use with their children from mental health charity The Place to Be
   

• Talking to your child about coronavirusAdvice from Parent Helpline Young Minds on how to talk to children about coronavirus
   

• Looking after yourself when self-isolatingAdvice aimed at young people for maintaining mental health when self isolating
   

• Coronavirus (COVID-19): support for victims of domestic abuseIncluding links to agencies providing information and advice.
   

• Child Bereavement UKSupporting bereaved children and young people - a range of videos and resources with practical advice and support at a difficult time