Director of Students 

Anxiety is a natural basic emotion that we all experience when we think something bad is going to happen. 

Some people, including children and young people, experience this anxiety more often and more intensely than others. The anxiety can impact on their life. 

During COVID-19 times, there may be increased anxiety. This is due to a range of factors including increased risk to health, changes in routine and increased uncertainty. 

Six guiding principles for supporting children and young people with anxiety are:

1. Provide a safe supportive space.
2. Encourage approach (not avoidance).
3. Encourage realistic thinking.
4. Encourage independence and avoid reassuring too much.
5. Pay attention to courageous behaviour.
6. Be a calm and coping role model.

Headspace has forwarded a presentation to share with your children about different ways to survive lockdown and changes in restrictions but also to provide young people with an understanding of what are normal feelings during this time.

Please see this link: :  https://youtu.be/4H5RFckSHjA

Darren Beks

Director of Students