We are a team of professional Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Behavioural Practitioners, Counselors and Teachers who enjoy creating resources to support children and young people to build confidence, resilience and ensure optimal learning. We are motivated by passion to create educational and therapeutic resources which are evidence-based, creative, innovative and flexible.
We are a team of professional Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Behavioural Practitioners, Counselors and Teachers who enjoy creating resources to support children and young people to build confidence, resilience and ensure optimal learning. We are motivated by passion to create educational and therapeutic resources which are evidence-based, creative, innovative and flexible.
This lesson helps students personify and project their grief onto their own monster that they create with the therapeutic aim to reflect and gain insight. This intervention asks students to create a representation of grief and give it a name. By externalizing grief, it becomes something that they can deal with and manage. It is no longer an abstract idea that they have no control over. It becomes manageable.
Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore, it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so. This activity supports the individual to do this.
This therapeutic intervention requires the therapist to be very curious and unconditionally accepting of the Grief Monster that the student creates and imagines. Remember the vital role of empathy and at the end of the intervention sincerely thank the student for sharing what their grief looks like as a monster to support integration. Further discussion ideas for integration might include exploration of the themes and trends that arise during this intervention.
This resource includes:
Therapist Notes
We are sorry for your loss…
What is grief?
How does your body feel today?
What feeds your grief?
Getting to know your Grief Monster?
Safe Place for your Grief Monster
What it looks like?
Monster Diaries
Coping Strategies – Ways to care for your Grief Monster
My Helping Hand
Monster feelings chart Poster
Post Session Reflective questions
Building your own Grief Monster
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This lesson helps students personify and project their grief onto their own monster that they create with the therapeutic aim to reflect and gain insight. This intervention asks students to create a representation of grief and give it a name. By externalizing grief, it becomes something that they can deal with and manage. It is no longer an abstract idea that they have no control over. It becomes manageable.
Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore, it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so. This activity supports the individual to do this.
This therapeutic intervention requires the therapist to be very curious and unconditionally accepting of the Grief Monster that the student creates and imagines. Remember the vital role of empathy and at the end of the intervention sincerely thank the student for sharing what their grief looks like as a monster to support integration. Further discussion ideas for integration might include exploration of the themes and trends that arise during this intervention.
This resource includes:
Therapist Notes
We are sorry for your loss…
What is grief?
How does your body feel today?
What feeds your grief?
Getting to know your Grief Monster?
Safe Place for your Grief Monster
What it looks like?
Monster Diaries
Coping Strategies – Ways to care for your Grief Monster
My Helping Hand
Monster feelings chart Poster
Post Session Reflective questions
Building your own Grief Monster
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This lesson helps students personify and project their grief onto their own monster that they create with the therapeutic aim to reflect and gain insight. This intervention asks students to create a representation of grief and give it a name. By externalizing grief, it becomes something that they can deal with and manage. It is no longer an abstract idea that they have no control over. It becomes manageable.
Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore, it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so. This activity supports the individual to do this.
This therapeutic intervention requires the therapist to be very curious and unconditionally accepting of the Grief Monster that the student creates and imagines. Remember the vital role of empathy and at the end of the intervention sincerely thank the student for sharing what their grief looks like as a monster to support integration. Further discussion ideas for integration might include exploration of the themes and trends that arise during this intervention.
This resource includes:
Therapist Notes
We are sorry for your loss…
What is grief?
How does your body feel today?
What feeds your grief?
Getting to know your Grief Monster?
Safe Place for your Grief Monster
What it looks like?
Monster Diaries
Coping Strategies – Ways to care for your Grief Monster
My Helping Hand
Monster feelings chart Poster
Post Session Reflective questions
Building your own Grief Monster
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Este libro de trabajo ha sido diseñado para que los adolescentes y adultos exploren, definan y se nutran a sí mismos a través del cuidado personal. Este recurso es motivador, inspirador y fundamentador. Este recurso brinda a los adolescentes y adultos una gran base para explorar dónde se encuentran actualmente en la vida, hacia dónde quieren ir (esperanzas / deseos / sueños), así como equiparlos con las habilidades, el conocimiento y la percepción para que estén equipados con las herramientas de autocuidado y los apoyos adecuados para hacer frente a cualquier cosa que les depare la vida.
Este libro explora lo siguiente:
¿Qué es el autocuidado?
Siete pilares del autocuidado (explorando cada uno individualmente y si alguno de nuestros pilares necesita reparación)
Cualidades y rasgos más fuertes
Explorar el sentido central del yo individual (intelectual, espiritual, física y emocionalmente)
Lo que es importante para ellos: sueños, deseos, metas.
Explorando barreras y superando obstáculos
Explorando momentos decisivos
Preguntas de reflexión guiada
Ejemplo de lista de verificación de Morning Headstart (y desarrollo de su propia rutina matutina que nutre su cuerpo, mente y alma)
Plantilla de autorreflexión diaria
Citas inspiradoras, analogías, hojas de trabajo y más.
This workbook has been designed for teenagers and adults to explore, define and nurture themselves through self-care. This resource is motivating, inspirational and grounding. This resource gives teenagers and adults a great foundation in which to explore where they currently are in life, where they want to go hopes/desires/dreams) as well as equip them with the skills, knowledge and insight so that they are equipped with the right self-care tools and supports to deal with anything life throws at them.
This workbook explores the following:
What is Self-Care?
Seven Pillars of Self-Care (exploring each one individually and if any of our pillars in need of repair)
Strongest Qualities and Traits
Explore individual core sense of self (intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally)
What’s important for them – dreams, desires, goals.
Exploring barriers and overcoming obstacles
Exploring defining moments
Guided reflection questions
Morning Headstart checklist example (and developing your own morning routine which nourishes your body, mind and soul)
Daily Self-Reflection Template
Inspirational Quotes, Analogies, Worksheets and more.
The following staff training professional development package has been developed for anyone who is supporting and working directly with individuals who demonstrate challenging behaviour. Specifically this Information Booklet provides strategies and supports for individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. This package explores the following:
BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
POSSIBLE FUNCTIONS OR CAUSES OF BEHAVIOURS
-Function of Behaviours
-Why is the Behaviour Occurring (exploring communication, attention, demands, sensory, tangible, environmental considerations, mental health and medical issues)
GATHERING INFORMATION ABOUT THE BEHAVIOUR
-ABC Model of Data (including recording sheet and example)
GENERAL POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT STRATEGY
-Teaching Appropriate Behaviours, Establishing Ground Rules, Planned Activities, Calming Activities and an Calming Area
-How you are Feeling today board
-My Problem Solving Cube
-Rewards for Good Behaviour, Distracting and Redirecting
-Exploring Discipline vs Punishment, planned ignoring, logical consequences, natural consequences, quiet time, time out
LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES
-Why do we need to think about ourselves? Exploring Emotions
-Causes of Stress
-Dealing with Stress
-Looking After Yourself (healthy thinking patterns, develop better feelings about ourself, managing yourself and your body)
DATA COLLECTION FORMS
-ABC Data Form
-Unhealthy vs Healthy Thoughts Form
-Challenging my Thoughts Form
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Small, Medium and Big Problems Sizes, Reactions and Solutions Counseling Lesson
This lesson encourages students to differentiate between small, medium and big problems as well as exploring potential reaction sizes. This resource is reflective in nature allowing for open discussion and reflections to encourage students to brainstorm and generate solutions and ideas for various problems.
This is a fun, engaging and creative counselling lesson which is great for a variety of individual, group and whole class activities to support learning. This mini-lesson helps to develop social emotional skills, in particular learn to problem solve and strengthen social skills.
THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:
Different sizes of problems (small, medium, big)
-Criteria of different sized problems
-Examples of problems
-Draw your own problems (worksheet)
Learning about reaction sizes
-Under-reaction, typical and over-reactions
-Exploring problems with different reaction sizes
-How different sized problems might make you feel?
Small, Medium and Big Problem Posters
Activities and Worksheets
Activity 1 – Sorting Problem Scenarios into sizes (small group or whole class activity)
Activity 2 – Exploring reactions worksheet (under, typical and over reactions)
Activity 3 – Problems and Solutions 2-piece visual puzzles
Activity 4 – Matching Problems to solutions worksheets including Problem Solving Options Poster and creating your own solutions poster (including problem solving ideas poster)
Activity 5 – Colour in the size of the problem
Activity 6 – Brainstorming Reaction Sizes worksheet
Activity 7 – Find-a-word
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Mindset is everything! This workbook supports children to develop a growth mindset and learn not to give up. It incorporates reading, expressive writing, critical thinking, reflective insight development while also teaching social and emotional learning and growth mindset skills for little learners.
The following 75 page workbook focuses on the following topics to encourage emotional wellbeing and resilience:
• Anger management
• Anxiety Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Resilience
• Self-Belief and Confidence
• Positive Thinking
• Relaxation
• Social relating
• Reflective behaviours
• Healthy choices
• Coping Skills
• Understanding your engine
• Problem solving
• Isolating and labelling behaviours
• Creative Visualisation
• Find-a-words
and much much more…
This feelings and behaviour workbook includes:
Introductory ‘about your workbook” – learning about the individual
Anger rules – what’s okay/not okay
Feeling find-a-word
Body Keeps the Score exercise – reflective exercise
Volcano anger management exercise and activity
Poster – what to do when you feel angry
Reflective anger management exercises
Star Tips for controlling anger
Emotions Poster “printable”
Rules to support change – poster
Anger Management worksheets
Deep breathing exercise
Coping skills exercise/activity
Understand your Engine – Engine Speeds
How I feel Today diary entry
Healthy me diary/journal
Cool Down Thoughts Poste
Problem Solving Reflective Activity – stop and think/choices
Knowing you feelings – reflective activity – frustration/happy/angry/mad
Helping Hand activity – who to go for support/trust
Biggest Hurt and Sadness activity
Creative Activity – Make a safe home for your pet
Bucket Activity – reflective care
SPOTLIGHT activity
And much more….
This is a workbook that can be printed and used for all children, including those with behavioural and anger management issues to support behaviour change.
This package includes over 36 exercises and activities to do with children, as well as tips and behavioural reinforcer pages.
This package has been utilized for all children and has been used within a school setting as part of a “self care” program. This can also be utilized for children with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism and/or developmental delay.
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Mindset is everything! This workbook supports children to develop a growth mindset and learn not to give up. It incorporates reading, expressive writing, critical thinking, reflective insight development while also teaching social and emotional learning and growth mindset skills for little learners.
The following 75 page workbook focuses on the following topics to encourage emotional wellbeing and resilience:
• Anger management
• Anxiety Management
• Emotional Regulation
• Resilience
• Self-Belief and Confidence
• Positive Thinking
• Relaxation
• Social relating
• Reflective behaviours
• Healthy choices
• Coping Skills
• Understanding your engine
• Problem solving
• Isolating and labelling behaviours
• Creative Visualisation
• Find-a-words
and much much more…
This feelings and behaviour workbook includes:
Introductory ‘about your workbook” – learning about the individual
Anger rules – what’s okay/not okay
Feeling find-a-word
Body Keeps the Score exercise – reflective exercise
Volcano anger management exercise and activity
Poster – what to do when you feel angry
Reflective anger management exercises
Star Tips for controlling anger
Emotions Poster “printable”
Rules to support change – poster
Anger Management worksheets
Deep breathing exercise
Coping skills exercise/activity
Understand your Engine – Engine Speeds
How I feel Today diary entry
Healthy me diary/journal
Cool Down Thoughts Poste
Problem Solving Reflective Activity – stop and think/choices
Knowing you feelings – reflective activity – frustration/happy/angry/mad
Helping Hand activity – who to go for support/trust
Biggest Hurt and Sadness activity
Creative Activity – Make a safe home for your pet
Bucket Activity – reflective care
SPOTLIGHT activity
And much more….
This is a workbook that can be printed and used for all children, including those with behavioural and anger management issues to support behaviour change.
This package includes over 36 exercises and activities to do with children, as well as tips and behavioural reinforcer pages.
This package has been utilized for all children and has been used within a school setting as part of a “self care” program. This can also be utilized for children with ADHD, intellectual disability, autism and/or developmental delay.
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This portfolio provides a great foundation of knowledge to support teenagers and young people to avoid risky situations and make healthier personal choices.
Teenagers and young people are faced with many influences when it comes to alcohol, drugs and peer pressure. Effective drug education can play an important counterbalancing role in shaping a normative culture of safety, moderation and informed decision making.
This portfolio takes a harm and risk mitigating approach to provide the knowledge to support individuals to make sound choices and decisions.
This portfolio supports student in the following ways:
To make healthy and safe choices (drugs, alcohol and legal limits)
Identify and reflect on potential consequences
Develop and implement risk and harm mitigating strategies
Know what to do to stay safe and if needed, reach out and get support
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons which includes knowledge, activity worksheets, reflective activities, questionnaires and a find-a-word. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
ALL ABOUT ALCOHOL
What is Alcohol?
Short and long term effects
Legal alcohol limits
Why do people drink
Hangovers, Drink Spiking, Date Rape Drugs
Tips to avoid drink spiking
ALL ABOUT DRUGS
What are drugs?
How are drugs made & Why do people use?
Impact of drugs and addiction
Stimulants & depressants
Smoking & Tobacco (including vaping)
Drugs – Cannabis, Hallucinogens, ICE,
Consequences of drugs
3.PEER PRESSURE
What is Peer Pressure?
Peer Pressure Questionnaire
Why is it hard to say “No”
Influences and Decisions
Scenarios and Reflection Worksheet
Tips for Saying “No”
Preparing to Say No Bingo Tips
4.DRUGS, ALCOHOL & MENTAL HEALTH
Impact of Drugs on Mental Health
How alcohol affects your brain
Looking at your habits questionnaire
Reflection sheet
5.STAYING SAFE
Safe Partying Tips
Reducing risks
Be Drug Aware
Getting home safe and sound
International Standard Emergency Number
If your friend drinks too much…
Saying “No”
REACHING OUT
You don’t have to do it alone
Getting help
Concerns for a friend and what to do
Setting Goals
Resisting Help
Where to go for Support
This portfolio is engaging, reflective and thought-provoking. Everything you need to cover this topic is found in this portfolio. It covers everything from what is anxiety, warning signs, triggers, worry scales, questionnaires, learning about our body’s alarm system and flight/fight system, calming and coping strategies, brain dumping your worries, learning what is in and out of your control, crafts and much more!
This portfolio has been developed to support children to manage their anxiety and worries, build self-confidence and create a positive thinking framework. This workbook is a must have for any teacher, parent and counsellor as it is jam packed with everything needed to tackle anxiety once and for all in a very trauma-informed and positive behavioural support approach.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.All About Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
What does anxiety look and feel like?
My anxiety checklist
Anxiety Triggers
Scale of worry poster (and worksheet)
When I feel worried worksheet
2.My Panic Button
Your body’s alarm system
Anxiety and stress continuum
My Panic Button Questionnaire
When I feel anxious worksheet
Anxiety & panic attacks
The differences and symptoms
Anxiety and your body
Helpful Thoughts
3.Calming Strategies
Calming Strategy Cards and Rating Scales
Deep Breathing
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Asking for Help
Personal Growth Challenge
Gratitude
Exercise and my Weekly Health Plan
Coping Skills Poster
4.Declutter Your Worries
What is a Brain Dump?
What to do?
Brain Dump your worries
When worries pile up
Sorting my worries
Dump your worries craft
Ruminating on your worries
5.My Worry Monster
Physical symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety triggers
Getting to know your worry monster
Creating your worry monster
Your helping hand
Reflective questions
Building your own worry monster templates
6.Choosing to Let Go
Being the pilot of your worries
Your Control Tower (in and out of your control)
My worries airplane craft
Take off! Taking your worries away!
Emergency oxygen mask
In and out of your worries (sorting activity)
Worry affirmations
This portfolio is engaging, reflective and thought-provoking. Everything you need to cover this topic is found in this portfolio. It covers everything from what is anxiety, warning signs, triggers, worry scales, questionnaires, learning about our body’s alarm system and flight/fight system, calming and coping strategies, brain dumping your worries, learning what is in and out of your control, crafts and much more!
This portfolio has been developed to support children to manage their anxiety and worries, build self-confidence and create a positive thinking framework. This workbook is a must have for any teacher, parent and counsellor as it is jam packed with everything needed to tackle anxiety once and for all in a very trauma-informed and positive behavioural support approach.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.All About Anxiety
What is Anxiety?
What does anxiety look and feel like?
My anxiety checklist
Anxiety Triggers
Scale of worry poster (and worksheet)
When I feel worried worksheet
2.My Panic Button
Your body’s alarm system
Anxiety and stress continuum
My Panic Button Questionnaire
When I feel anxious worksheet
Anxiety & panic attacks
The differences and symptoms
Anxiety and your body
Helpful Thoughts
3.Calming Strategies
Calming Strategy Cards and Rating Scales
Deep Breathing
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
Asking for Help
Personal Growth Challenge
Gratitude
Exercise and my Weekly Health Plan
Coping Skills Poster
4.Declutter Your Worries
What is a Brain Dump?
What to do?
Brain Dump your worries
When worries pile up
Sorting my worries
Dump your worries craft
Ruminating on your worries
5.My Worry Monster
Physical symptoms of anxiety
Anxiety triggers
Getting to know your worry monster
Creating your worry monster
Your helping hand
Reflective questions
Building your own worry monster templates
6.Choosing to Let Go
Being the pilot of your worries
Your Control Tower (in and out of your control)
My worries airplane craft
Take off! Taking your worries away!
Emergency oxygen mask
In and out of your worries (sorting activity)
Worry affirmations
Everyone grieves differently and experiences different emotional reactions. Some may not want to discuss while others may want to share memories of their loved one. Therefore it is important to allow every individual to express themselves as much as they feel comfortable doing so.
The objectives of this portfolio is to facilitate dialogue which is important during the healing process. This resource additionally focuses on the development of coping strategies which is a key component for any type of therapeutic work. The more coping skills and individual possesses, the better they will be able to handle emotional distress that comes with the loss of a loved one.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one within a group or individual sessions. The six lessons include:
1.All About Grief
We ARE SORRY For your loss… (letter)
All about your loved one
What is Grief?
5 Stages of Grief
Complex Feelings
Grief Brain Dump
How Grief has changed me?
2.Coping with My Emotions
Your Emotions and your Reactions
How do you feel today (poster & colouring page)
How does your body feels today?
Physical Symptoms Worksheet
Calming Strategy Cards (and create your own)
Ideas for Coping Strategies
Deep Breathing; Grounding Techniques; Gratitude
Exercise & Health Plan; Affirmations
3.When Someone You Love Dies
The person was important to you
Why do people do?
What happens to them now?
The funeral (and what happens at the funeral))
Your Feelings
Some things that can help…
Remember the good times
What will happen in the future?
4.Letter from Your Loved One
Emma and her loss
Letter to her loved ones
Reply from her loved ones
Writing your own letter
Writing a reply
Sentence Starters
5.My Memory Jar
What is a Memory Jar?
The process – what to do?
The memories (photo’s & drawings)
Write down your memories
Designated Memory Time
Create Your Own Memory Jar (craft activity)
My Memory Jar Template
6. Caring for Your Grief Monster
What feeds your grief?
Let’s Create your Grief Monster
Let’s get to know your Monster
Monster Diary
Ways to care for your Grief Monster
Coping Strategies
Building your Own Grief Monster Templates
Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing.
The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children’s needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School.
The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions.
We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.Understanding Separation Anxiety
Understanding Separation Anxiety
Separation & Development
Object Permanence
Leave and Return
The Good News…
What Separation Anxiety Looks like?
2.Attachment & Development
Attachment theory
Secure & Insecure Attachment
Why does Attachment matter?
Characteristics of temperament
Simultaneous Feelings
3.Tips for Success
PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection
The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time
Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up)
The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye”
Helpful Hints
4.Routines & Schedules
Why are Routines & Schedules important?
Creating Predictable Routines
My Morning Routine
Poster & Checklist
My Night Time Routine
Poster & Checklist
5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative
I’m a big kid now!
Good things happen at school
My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack
I feel nervous & Coping Tools
Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye
I am safe!
I am brave!
6.Emotions & Coping Tools
Feeling & Body Connections
Feelings
Body Sensations
Coping Strategy Cards
Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies
Coping Affirmations
Separation can cause a lot of stress for families and can also significantly impact upon children’s wellbeing.
The great news is that there are some child-centered approaches and strategies that can support parents to connect with and understand their children’s needs during times of separation and transition. For example when your child heads off to Day Care, Kindergarten or School.
The following portfolio includes strategies and interventions to help strengthen the parent-child relationships while promoting their child’s social and emotional wellbeing throughout separations and transitions.
We explore Separation Anxiety, Attachment and Development and the specific tips for success. Additionally we explore the important role of routines and schedules within a child’s life. A Social Narrative called “Going to School” is included as well as numerous visual support resources for emotions, coping skills and routine posters.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.Understanding Separation Anxiety
Understanding Separation Anxiety
Separation & Development
Object Permanence
Leave and Return
The Good News…
What Separation Anxiety Looks like?
2.Attachment & Development
Attachment theory
Secure & Insecure Attachment
Why does Attachment matter?
Characteristics of temperament
Simultaneous Feelings
3.Tips for Success
PEP TALK – Prioritise Building a Strong Connection
The triad – preparation, brisk transition & time
Tips for Success Checklists (Before the date, the night before, on the day, after pick up)
The hard part – Separating and saying “goodbye”
Helpful Hints
4.Routines & Schedules
Why are Routines & Schedules important?
Creating Predictable Routines
My Morning Routine
Poster & Checklist
My Night Time Routine
Poster & Checklist
5.“I’m Going to School” Social Narrative
I’m a big kid now!
Good things happen at school
My Classroom, Teacher & Backpack
I feel nervous & Coping Tools
Hug – Kiss – High-5 and Bye
I am safe!
I am brave!
6.Emotions & Coping Tools
Feeling & Body Connections
Feelings
Body Sensations
Coping Strategy Cards
Balloon Breathing & Other Breath Strategies
Coping Affirmations
Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and even act. Our Mental Health is very important because it helps determine how we relate to others, handle stress and make choices in life.
This also works in reverse. The different aspects of ones life, such as interpersonal relationships and physical factors can all impact our mental health. Other conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression can also affect a persons mental health.
Good Mental health is a delicate balance of many factors and elements in ones life. Together, they help to either contribute to good mental health or potentially cause disruptions. In this portfolio, we explore important aspects of mental health that teenagers and adults should be aware of to ensure that we are giving them the best foundation to achieve ongoing wellness and happiness.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.What is Mental Health?
What is Mental Health?
Risk Factors
Mental Health Continuum
Exploring your Mental Health States
2.Anxiety and Stress
What is Anxiety?
What is Stress?
What’s the difference?
How Anxiety & Stress Affects the Body
My Anxiety Checklist Questionnaire
Exploring your Anxiety & Stress Worksheet
3.Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide
What is Depression, Symptoms & Causes
Self-harm and why people do it
Suicide and warning signs
Helping someone at risk
Let’s bust those myths!
Negative Thoughts and tracking
4.Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health
The impact of Drugs on Mental Health
How Alcohol affects your Brain
Looking at your Habits Questionnaire
5.Caring for Self
The importance of Self-Care
Seven pillars of Self-Care
Limiting Social Media Use
Exercise, Sleep Hygiene Practices
Self-Care Check-in and Bingo
Developing a Self-Care Plan
6.Reaching out
Relationships & Depression
Reaching Out – What to do and say
Ask for a check-in
Where to go for Support
Raising the Alarm
My Action Plan
DISCLAIMER: This resource is mainly for information purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment or therapy. Please never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read in this resource.
Mental Health includes our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel and even act. Our Mental Health is very important because it helps determine how we relate to others, handle stress and make choices in life.
This also works in reverse. The different aspects of ones life, such as interpersonal relationships and physical factors can all impact our mental health. Other conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression can also affect a persons mental health.
Good Mental health is a delicate balance of many factors and elements in ones life. Together, they help to either contribute to good mental health or potentially cause disruptions. In this portfolio, we explore important aspects of mental health that teenagers and adults should be aware of to ensure that we are giving them the best foundation to achieve ongoing wellness and happiness.
This portfolio is divided into six individual lessons. You can choose to use each lesson in isolation or scaffold through the lessons one by one. The six lessons include:
1.What is Mental Health?
What is Mental Health?
Risk Factors
Mental Health Continuum
Exploring your Mental Health States
2.Anxiety and Stress
What is Anxiety?
What is Stress?
What’s the difference?
How Anxiety & Stress Affects the Body
My Anxiety Checklist Questionnaire
Exploring your Anxiety & Stress Worksheet
3.Depression, Self-Harm and Suicide
What is Depression, Symptoms & Causes
Self-harm and why people do it
Suicide and warning signs
Helping someone at risk
Let’s bust those myths!
Negative Thoughts and tracking
4.Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health
The impact of Drugs on Mental Health
How Alcohol affects your Brain
Looking at your Habits Questionnaire
5.Caring for Self
The importance of Self-Care
Seven pillars of Self-Care
Limiting Social Media Use
Exercise, Sleep Hygiene Practices
Self-Care Check-in and Bingo
Developing a Self-Care Plan
6.Reaching out
Relationships & Depression
Reaching Out – What to do and say
Ask for a check-in
Where to go for Support
Raising the Alarm
My Action Plan
DISCLAIMER: This resource is mainly for information purposes and are not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment or therapy. Please never disregard professional psychological or medical advice nor delay in seeking professional advice or treatment because of something you have read in this resource.
This workbook has been developed to support children to manage their anxiety and worries, build self-confidence and create a positive thinking framework. This workbook is a must have for any teacher, parent and counsellor as it is jam packed with everything needed to tackle anxiety once and for all in a very trauma-informed and positive behavioural support approach.
This is a 60 page workbook includes:
“All about me” reflective activity
Why do you feel anxious – learning about your anxiety
What is anxiety? – how anxiety can impact you
What does it feel like to have anxiety – changes in body, thinking, behaviour
What causes anxiety?
What you can do when anxious?
How do feelings start? And activity.
Learning about fight/flight response.
Anxiety and your body activity – physical signs
Calm thinking patterns
Challenging your thoughts diary
Calm thinking thermometer
Body relaxation techniques and tips
Exercise benefits and weekly exercise plan
Body cues
Visualisation
Anxiety observation recording chart
Relaxation Game
Mix and Match (emotions and body warning signs)
Relaxation Activity Sheets
Individual and Group Activities
And much more…
This is a great resource for any individual who experiences anxiety to support them to understand why’s and hows around anxiety and give them the skills to “beat their worries”.