Student Wellbeing

        Mindfulness and coping         with anxiety  for families and                    students

On Tuesday all teachers were preparing for the coming weeks of remote learning.  I thank you for your ongoing support of all our staff and the work they are doing to ensure your children have the best possible opportunities to be engaged, learn and stay connected with school.

As we head into the end of week 4 with several weeks ahead of remote learning, some families and students may need additional support and reassurance. These resources can be used to provide guidance and advice on maintaining a positive mindset and remaining calm through these stressful times.

How to cope with stress:     

https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/

How to practise mindfulness: 

https://beyou.edu.au/fact-sheets/wellbeing/how-to-practise-mindfulness

Mindfulness learning at home pack:

https://www.teachstarter.com/au/teaching-resource/mindfulness-learning-from-home-pack/?fbclid=IwAR20HPerQTvAa3VVKsEzYgCQ35gbBFjdYWX8KipqZDM4tfzeTc3_Kl2M0kI

8 tips for taming anxiety:

https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/naming-and-taming-childhood-fears-and-anxieties-7-tips-to-regulation?fbclid=IwAR08I1gSYg2_L3ndGE3saAR7Njk3DqXL2KYMbmaYjtB1xCbnahZE5Cv4QGg

Smiling Mind App   https://www.smilingmind.com.au/

DIY calm Kit:   Andnextcomesl.com

With many students learning at home, parents and carers can find some great tips in this online safety kit from the eSafety Commissioner

https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/blog/covid-19-online-safety-kit-for-parents-and-carers?utm_campaign=The%20impact%20of%20bushfires%202020&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Email

If your children are asking questions about Covid19 then this is the perfect time to model to children how to always ‘check your source’ by going to reliable sources of information:

 DHHA.vic.gov.au

Dr Michael Carr-Gregg developed this video for parents and school staff. Catholic Education Melbourne acknowledges the generosity of SchoolTV in making the report accessible to parents and staff in Catholic school communities 

https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-coronavirus

Keeping healthy and staying safe 

 https://www.rch.org.au/rch/Coronavirus_(COVID-19)/

ABC News article:

 How to talk to your children about coronavirus https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-04/how-to-talk-to-children-about-coronavirus/12020324

*Please note that all website links provided have been checked however may contain links to other websites and therefore may require parental supervision.

Pleasse feel free to contact Miss Antonella at any time if you would like more support.

atsakmakis@tcs.catholic.edu.au