Well being

Dealing with Disappointment.

This is a time when our children are missing out on a lot of important experiences and things they value. It is a time when they will be experiencing feelings of disappointment at not being able to see friends and completing hobbies. 

It is our job to help children realise that feelings of disappointment are a normal part of life. How they are able to respond to disappointment will help determine their happiness as an adult. 

Please watch the video with tips from Michael Carr-Gregg about how to help your children manage their feelings of disappointment at this time. 

https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-dealing-disappointment 

In summary to help our children, he says we can:

Allow them to feel and process their disappointment and encourage them to label their feelings.

Ask them, is it that bad? Help them assess the situation.

Remind them we choose our response. We can choose how we respond, what we say and do.

Don’t allow them to ruminate. This means don’t allow their feelings of disappointment grow into stronger feelings like anxiety. 

Help them put things into perspective. Build on positive things.

Encourage them to write down your distress. Journalling can be a non threatening way of expressing feelings. 

Teach them to breathe as a way to clear their brain. Breathing helps our body to calm.

Remind them to seek help if their feelings are becoming overwhelming.