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FEELING EXAM PRESSURE? Take a look at this doc for some fresh ideas to help you keep a cool head now and during exams ...
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GROUNDING - Use all 5 senses to self-sooth and regulate your emotions - like pressing the "reset" button! Have a listen (below) and if you like it you can download the soundtrack to any device (below right)
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MINDFUL ATTENTION - a way to enjoy stillness and help us learn to live more fully in the present moment.
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Follow this link to download the world’s most popular FREE Meditation App. It has hundreds of meditations of different styles, lengths, themes and voices… many by famous Meditation teachers and some which are sound-only! Whether to help you sleep or to find greater calm or clarity, search and find the tracks that work best for you among the hundreds available… https://insighttimer.com/
CREATIVE VISUALISATION |
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SHAKE & STOMP your anxious tension energy away! Sounds a little crazy but it's fun!
Follow these two links to give Somatic Coach Deepika Sheleff's techniques a go:
Bioenergetic stress tip 1 (Shaking)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nui5_SYCpDo
Bioenergetic stress tip 2 (Grounding/"Stomping")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huxVVEGS6yg
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RESOURCE ANCHORING can be a powerful way to help yourself deal with difficult situations by connecting yourself to a strong positive feeling... Why not give it a go! Follow the steps in these guidelines:
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SELF-HARM SUPPORT
Self-harm can be direct (cutting, burning etc.) or indirect (substance misuse, eating disorders etc.)
"... the expression of, and temporary relief from overwhelming, unbearable and often conflicting
emotions, thoughts or memories, through a self-injurious act that [the self-harmer] can control
and regulate”. Robyn Kemp (NCERCC)
" Self-harm is about self worth, self preservation, lack of choices and coping with the uncopeable"
Louise Pembroke, ASHES (Abuse and Self Harm Experiences Survived)
If self-harm affects you or someone you know - here are some helpful websites:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/self-harm/
http://www.harmless.org.uk/
https://self-injury.net/
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/#.VXiSvKPbKFE
https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/facts/what_is_self-harm
http://www.childline.org.uk/explore/Pages/Explore.aspx
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/
Self-harm can be direct (cutting, burning etc.) or indirect (substance misuse, eating disorders etc.)
"... the expression of, and temporary relief from overwhelming, unbearable and often conflicting
emotions, thoughts or memories, through a self-injurious act that [the self-harmer] can control
and regulate”. Robyn Kemp (NCERCC)
" Self-harm is about self worth, self preservation, lack of choices and coping with the uncopeable"
Louise Pembroke, ASHES (Abuse and Self Harm Experiences Survived)
If self-harm affects you or someone you know - here are some helpful websites:
https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/feelings-and-symptoms/self-harm/
http://www.harmless.org.uk/
https://self-injury.net/
http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/#.VXiSvKPbKFE
https://www.selfharm.co.uk/get/facts/what_is_self-harm
http://www.childline.org.uk/explore/Pages/Explore.aspx
http://www.b-eat.co.uk/
ANGER SUPPORT
'Just Breathe' - a powerful short film hearing children describe what goes on when they feel overwhelming anger - and what helps! By Julia Bayer and Josh Salzman on Amy Poehler's website:
http://amysmartgirls.com/short-film-just-breathe-helps-kids-deal-with-emotions/
http://amysmartgirls.com/short-film-just-breathe-helps-kids-deal-with-emotions/
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This poster offers 'traffic-light' steps to help us to express anger safely
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This article explores what anger is and evaluates some creative ways for counsellors to support young people's anger
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More Support... articles, documents, reading etc.
| holding_a_family_meeting.pdf |
| recommended_books_and_other_resources.pdf |
