preparing vulnerable children for the school holidays
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Preparing vulnerable pupils
for school holidays
6pm Tuesday 13th December
2016
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How are they
feeling about the holidays?
Events
People
Homework
Carer role
Specific Concerns?
Listen Don’t dismiss
Problem Solve
Actio
n Pl
an…
Who is currently aware of
their issues?
Who Knows?
Who Can
help?
Who Knows?
Who Can help?
Where the magic
happens
What support sources
are there?
People
Web
Help Lines
What about at
2am?
Samaritans – 116 123
What will a typical day look
like?
Routine = Protective Factor
Achievable goals
Get up by..
Everyday I will…
Get dressed
Get out
Go to bed by..
No pleasure or interest..
Everything is an effort..
Cannot focus..
Achieve less..Confidence falls..
No rewards (friends/hobbies)
Doing lessLow Mood
Avoid becoming nocturnal
Try to normalise sleep & diet
Activity Diary & Daily Aims
• [Baseline measure]• Rate pleasure and achievement• Set useful, realistic goals
Daily Plan
Break the week into chunks
Daily Aims
What’s in their
wellbeing toolbox?
Prompt points:• What makes you feel happy?• What stops you feeling bad?• What helps you relax or feel calm? • What can act as a distraction? • What has worked well before? • What would you like to try?
What have others suggested?
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What warning
signs should
they look out for?
…What next…
RememberYou cannot protect a child from all possible
circumstances, but you can help them develop
the tools, skills and understanding to
better cope and thrive
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After Poll
Supporting friends and siblings of
young people with
mental health issues
6pm Tuesday 20th December
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rust
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Dr Pooky KnightsmithDirector: CYP& Schools
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