Wellbeing
Do You Know This Simple Technique to Restore Calm?
This week's Wellbeing Moment is a simple but powerful breathing exercise to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and slow everything down.
Whether you have an upset child, are feeling overwhelmed or have just come off a difficult phone call and need a quick reset, this breathing technique is for everyone to calm the central nervous system and bring you back to neutral.
Box Breathing
With your feet on the floor and your palms either resting on your knees or your belly, take a deep breath and inhale, allowing the belly to rise and fall. After a few belly breaths, slow the pace.
Take a deep breath and inhale for 4 counts, hold the breath for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts and hold the exhale for 4 counts. Repeat for a minimum of 5 rounds and continue until you feel yourself relax.
Controlling your breathing is an incredibly powerful tool and is a quick and easy strategy that works.
If you're keen to know more about the power of breath for your wellbeing, or other related wellbeing strategies, head to www.theselfieproject.com.au!
Drew Hanna - Student Wellbeing Team - Youth Worker
International Womens Day -
Sunday, 8 March
International Womens Day is on Sunday, 8 March and we wish to acknowledge the many female teachers and staff members in our DSC community.
As teachers, parents and caregivers, we can use International Women's Day as an important opportunity to both educate and inspire children, and collectively contribute to creating a gender equal world.
Wellbeing Action Team Meeting
- Your Invitation
At Doncaster Secondary College we have a Whole School Approach to Wellbeing. This means that all students, staff, parents/carers and volunteers play a role in supporting the wellbeing of our community.
The Wellbeing Action Team is a group of people who come together one -to-two times per term to reflect, develop and action this Whole School Approach. I would like to extend an invitation to our school community to attend our first meeting.
Please RSVP to morris.glenn.c@edumail.vic.gov.au if you are able to attend.
Our first meeting will be held on Wednesday, 11 March from 5-6pm in the College staffroom. Please meet at the General Office by 4:50pm.
On the agenda:
- Whole School Approach to Wellbeing
- 2020 Wellbeing Team priorities and areas of focus
- Sharing passions and interests (getting involved)
- Wellbeing Placement Student program
We look forward to your valuable input.
Mr Glenn Morris,
Assistant Principal
Wellbeing Workshops by Headspace Hawthorn
Headspace Hawthorn are now offering free wellbeing workshops.
Young people will learn new skills to help keep a healthy headspace and handle tough times.
The info in these workshops is essential in building a mental health 'tool kit'. Young people can come alone and meet others or they can bring a friend - just make sure they register them.
Who? Young people aged 16-25 years old
When? 4:00pm - 5:30pm, Thursdays March 5th - March 26th
Where? Boroondara Youth Services (same location as headspace Hawthorn), Level 1 360 Burwood Road Hawthorn
How do I register? Call us on (03) 9006 6500 or email us at enquiries@headspacehawthorn.org.au
What is the workshop schedule?
05/03 - Communicate with confidence
12/03 - Physical activity and sleep
19/03 - Manage stress with mindfulness
26/03 - Manage emotions
Do young people have to attend all workshops?
No. They can attend however many they like, however, we highly recommend attending all 4 workshops to maximise the benefits.