HEPS Wellbeing Window

Friendology at HEPS 

The month of March has our students learning to help others to be included in their Friendships. 

As social creatures, we are wired to work in groups and we naturally want to feel accepted. All children want to get along and belong. Because of this instinct, we are highly sensitive to rejection. True social rejection can be just as painful as physical pain (Eisenberger & Kippling, 2003). But, sometimes, perceived rejection is actually not rejection or exclusion at all…their friend doesn’t know how to include them.

So here at HEPS, with the help of Friendology, we are teaching our students to be includers. Most of the time, kids are not trying to be rude or mean… they don’t know how to “Be an Includer” in those moments!

So how can I teach my child to 'Be an Includer?'

What do you do when a friend walks up to your group?

 Learn 3 ninja-style tricks for including them!

Stand in a horseshoe shape with your friends so that you invite others to join and feel comfortable to approach a new group of people.

Follow these three tips to include other people. 

Further supporting students friendships article

https://theparentswebsite.com.au/how-parents-can-help-kids-make-good-friends/

Raising Healthy Minds App 

A free app for parents and teachers with an abundance of resources regarding childrens friendships, mental health, behaviour and emotions.  

Supporting students impulse control  

Michael Grose, founder of Parenting Ideas, is one of Australia’s leading parenting educators. We will include some of his ideas in this page in every newsletter. 

Here is some information on supporting our students with impulse control. 

Be You Mental Health supports