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Helping Children Grieve the loss of a loved one

In this episdode Sam expands on grief, specifically focussing on how we can help children/young people grieve the loss of a loved one.  Resources below as mentioned in the podcast. Music courtesy of Audionautix (audionatix.com) Talking to Children about death: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUS89lFr0XA Parent/Family resources: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/znvts82?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=bereavement https://www.winstonswish.org/should-children-attend-funeral/ https://www.childbereavementuk.org/how-do-i-explain-a-funeral-to-a-young-child Books for children of all ages: https://www.winstonswish.org/suggested-reading-list/

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Understanding Grief

In this episode Sam talks about the grieving process, whether it’s through the loss of a loved one, a relationship breakdown, or other reason. Music Courtesy of Audionautix (audionautix.com) Resources mentioned: Understanding why grief affects us physically: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEcaUhxAH2g Stigmatised death resources: https://www.nhs.uk/livewell/suicide/documents/help%20is%20at%20hand.pdf and https://www.compassionatefriends.org/coping-stigmatized-loss/ Supporting someone who is grieving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2zLCCRT-nE Grief support groups: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/bereavement/useful-contacts/ and […]

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Help your child manage their anxiety

In this episode Sam talks about the best ways you can help your child to manage their anxiety, after examining the reasons behind them experiencing anxiety. Music courtesy of Audionautix (audionautix.com)

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Exam anxiety – start thinking about it now

In this blog I’m discussing how to help students with Exam Anxiety, and why some anxiety is normal and learning how to manage it is an important skill to learn.

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Why we should be prepared for challenging behaviour leading up to Christmas.

The inside track on why it’s not unusual that student behaviour deteriorates on the run up to Christmas and how we can prepare for this.

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How CBT helps provide outstanding pastoral care in education.

Discussing how to support the mental health of students in schools using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the resources available.

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