Chaplains Spot

I recently attended a ‘Resilient Kids’ conference. There was excellent input by the 4 speakers. I would like to share some of their insights and resources with you.

The speakers were Maggie Dent, Michelle Mitchell, Karen Young and Justin Coulson. 

Maggie Dent’s website link is: maggiedent.com

Check out her ’10 Resilience Building Blocks’, Blog, Podcasts and TV.

A couple of her gems: 'Always ‘have a go’. ‘Have fun imagining’.

Michelle Mitchell’s is: michellemitchell.org

Check out her Library of Blog entries, Podcasts and Videos. ‘I don’t have to be like others- I just need to be authentically me.‘ ‘Just listen as we ask questions’.

Karen Young’s is: heysigmund.com

Check out her videos, for kids, teens and adults, Hey Warrior anxiety resources. 

‘Anxiety comes before brave and important moments.’ ‘Feel anxious – do brave’. 

Justin Coulson’s is: happyfamilies.com.au

Check out ‘The Parenting Revolution’ free course, subscribe to free tips, watch ‘Parental Guidance’ on TV. 

‘3 basic psychological needs for resilience = 1] involvement, being present with them, 2] structure, with gentle guidance, 3] autonomy support – ‘no matter what, I love you.

We are all works-in-progress. We never stop learning. We can always keep trying. YET means HOPE.

My definition of resilience: Whatever happens, I will be okay.

Exploring Resilience Day:

On August 8th, I will be providing a time and place for us to consider resilience. Like the Feelings Day, there will be various resources available, plus students can talk with me about this topic. It will run again in Room 8 [2B] between noon and 3.15. 

Community Support:

Meal Train roster: The Meal Train link is https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/vlwooz

Toast Tuesday roster: The Toast Tuesday link is volunteersignup.org/3TCXX 

Second-hand uniforms: We have regular donations, so check this out on Tuesdays!

Emergency food items: Visit us before school at Toast Tuesday if your family would appreciate some extra food. Otherwise, you can contact me by phone or email.   

FAMILY HINTS:  Quality Time

Try to organise some time together as a family a few times a week – perhaps three meals a week you could sit down to eat as a family. This will give you all a chance to connect and talk about the important issues, as well as the more fun topics. Ask your children to help you with the chores or to run errands. They may protest but they will feel included in your life rather than being an outsider.

FRIDAY FUN FACT: The longest place name, at 85 letters, is “Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu,” which is in New Zealand. Locals just call it Taumata Hill.

In Memoriam:

A previous GRPS Council President recently died. Her name was Averil Muehlenberg. She was President between 2000-2002 following my time in the role. Her husband spoke at her funeral about how her life was characterised by trust, a wonderful and important quality. A long-term friend told us that ‘her faith got her through’. We knew her from Heathmont PS, when she was also a parent at the school. Heathmont was one of the schools that merged to become Great Ryrie PS. We are thankful to have known, and worked with her.   

Contact: If you need to contact me, you can email, phone, or see me on my days at school.

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Alan Silverwood: Chaplain - Pastoral care for our community. [Monday, Tuesday, Friday]

Supporting the wellbeing of our School community - 

 emotional

 social

 spiritual

 practical

Our Chaplaincy program is funded by the Federal Government’s ‘National Student Wellbeing Program’, the GRPS School Council and donations.