Counselling & Psychological Services

Tuning In

October is Mental Health Month and the theme this year is Tuning In. 

Here are some Tips to Tune In and ways that we encourage these at KWS:

1. Be playful – Having fun is an essential ingredient for wellbeing and can reinforce information learned in class  
2. Move joyfully – Students were lucky enough to return to cocurricular sport last week, reinforcing the importance of physical health for overall wellbeing
3. Be curious about yourself – Senior School students are learning about empathy this term during Wellbeing, which involves better understanding yourself so that you can understand others
4. Take time to rest – Taking time to recharge our batteries means that we can channel our energy into the things that we care most about
5. Practice self compassion – With many COVID restrictions still in place, including mask wearing at school and limited gatherings, it is important that we give ourselves a pat on the back for how resilient and adaptable we can be in our everyday lives
6. Wear something that makes you feel like ‘you’ – Self expression is important in building identity so it is important that students feel comfortable to embrace their personal style on weekends and after school
7. Do something creative – Using different parts of the brain is helpful for developing mental agility
8. Ground yourself by connecting to the earth – Junior School students are visiting our Windermere campus each week or fortnight
9. Connect with friends – After a tumultuous period of coming in and out of lockdown, students and staff are enjoying connecting with friends face to face
10. Notice your boundaries – Setting boundaries can be difficult, but are hugely beneficial in the long-term, and prevent things like burnout and fatigue