Tyndale Strathalbyn Newsletter

Student Wellbeing

Emotional Wellbeing

Many things impact on the emotional wellbeing of children, teenagers and adults. It can be difficult to know how to respond to our child’s big feelings, especially when our own ‘shark music’ is triggered.  

You are welcome to get in touch with the Wellbeing Team here if you have concerns about your child (ELC-Yr 12), or situations which are impacting on your child’s wellbeing and/or engagement in learning. 

 

Below are two options which I encourage you to explore for some guidance and ideas about responding rather than reacting and managing difficult situations.

 

Warm regards,

Elona Koop

 

Calm Kid Central (Reception - Year 4 focus)

Go to www.calmkidcentral.com and click JOIN NOW. Use code SACOUNTRY for a 12-month free subscription for all Fleurieu region parents/carers (usually $28.50 per month).  Calm Kids Central includes:

  • Help children ‘with big feelings’ feel calm and co-operative

Over 20 animated video lessons, activity sheets and posters to teach children to act bravely, behave in positive ways, act confidently, develop good friendships & manage tough life situations. 

 

  • Feel calmer & more confident and know what to do

Over 50 video lessons, articles & “quick tips” for parents to help feel less stressed about caring for their child with “big feelings”—Learn what to say and do. 

 

  • Fast access to a child psychologist online

Tell our child psychologist panel any questions/concerns you have about your child without waiting for appointments. We answer within 48 hours. 

 

Calm Kid Central is not a substitute for therapy sessions, but instead can be used to help you get "in between session" support, training and ideas. Free access supported by SA Country Primary Health Networks.

 

Reach Out Parent Coaching (12-18 yrs):

Provides free one-on-one professional support for parents via telephone and online support sessions. Explore any concerns you have with your teenager and create an action plan to see real results. The service helps parents set goals – to strengthen their skills, or to address an issue with their teenager – and work on them together.

 

Any parents/carers of a teenager aged 12–18 can access the free service. https://parents.au.reachout.com/