COPING, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION & WELLBEING

COPING, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION AND WELLBEING

In the following sections you will find useful resources on ways to relax, mindfulness, coping and general wellbeing. We hope that you will dip in and out of this section and that it will offer some ideas and activities for you and your children.

 

COPING, RESILIENCE

Action for Happiness – How to keep mentally happy during uncertain times

Big Life Journal – Calming Strategies for Adults

Carers UK – Protecting Your Mental Wellbeing

Childline – A toolbox of games

Denise Daniels – First Aid for Feelings: A Workbook to Help Kids Cope During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mentally Healthy Schools – Brain Breaks

Mentally Healthy Schools – Tools for Managing Emotions

NHS South West London CCG – Emotional Wellbeing: COVID-19 resource hub

Partnership for Children – Creating a Routine

Place2Be- Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

 

MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION

Between Sessions - Mindful Colouring, for adults too

CBeebies -Techniques for Keeping Kids Calm

Childline – Calm Zone

Coloring Craze – Adult Colouring Book

Elsa Support - Mindfulness Challenge

Mentally Healthy Schools – Mindfulness Calendar:  Daily 5-minute activities

Mentally Healthy Schools – NHS Self-Care Kit

Moodcafe – Relax Like a Cat

 

 

WELLBEING

ADHD Foundation – Good Sleep Checklist

CBeebies Radio – Calming Sounds to Help Children Sleep

Evaline London and NHS – Sleep tips for families

Every Life Matters - Wellbeing and Mental Health during Covid-19; A guide to looking after yourself and others

Pobble – non-screen activities

Pobble – more non-screen activities

Pobble – even more non-screen activities

Save the Children – Stress busters

Sleep Scotland – How to get a good night’s sleep

Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 7 years old

Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 11 years old

Thrive Wellbeing Kit - Wellbeing activities for children up to 16 years old