Wellbeing

We invite you to take the time to read an article published in the Age on Tuesday 10th May, focusing on student wellbeing. This article resonated with the team at BBPS and highlighted some of the complexities we are managing as we support our students to transition back to face to face play and social interaction. 

The key message? It will take time. And we need to go slow. Our children need help explicitly re-learning the skills required to collaborate, play and solve conflict. 

This week’s presentation from The Resilience Project focuses on Gratitude. 

Gratitude is paying attention to the things that we have right now, and not worrying about what we don’t have. We practise this by noticing the positives that exist around us.

Research shows that practicing gratitude rewires our brains to overcome the negativity bias (which can lead to anxiety and depression) and see the world for what we are thankful for. It is also shown to broaden thinking, and increase physical health through improved sleep and attitude to exercise.

View Part 2 of the series here - Gratitude https://theresilienceproject.com.au/parent-and-carer-hub-hugh/

There are many ways in which you can practise gratitude, including starting a Wellbeing Journal. In the image below are a few ideas to get started.

Source: Psychology Today

For mental health resources and support information, visit The Resilience Project’s Support Page.