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CAMHS resources

A really helpful website which includes, downloadable self-help activities, information guides, videos and more 

 

https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk

 

Supporting your child during the coronavirus outbreak

Government guidance on supporting children and young people's mental health during the coronavirus

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing/guidance-for-parents-and-carers-on-supporting-children-and-young-peoples-mental-health-and-wellbeing-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

 

'Many ways to share a hug' - Social Story

https://www.childhood.org.au/app/uploads/2020/04/hug_HR.pdf

 

Ten tips for talking to your child

https://youngminds.org.uk/blog/talking-to-your-child-about-coronavirus/#ten-tips-from-our-parents-helpline

 

How to tell children and young people that someone is seriously ill

https://www.winstonswish.org/telling-children-young-people-serious-illness

 

A lovely, printable 14 day mindfulness activity challenge

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-home-challenge.pdf

 

My 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule

 https://www.dropbox.com/s/po5rmhnau24vcg4/2020%20Covid-19%20time%20capsule%20sheets.pdf?dl=0

A great printable resource for children

 

A coronavirus story

https://www.elsa-support.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Coronavirus-story-for-children-1.pdf

 

Dr Chris and Dr Xand are here to tell you why the coronavirus might not be as scary as it sounds.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/51342366

 

Action for Happiness - Coping Calendar

https://www.actionforhappiness.org/calendars

 

 

 

Calming Activities, Mindfulness, Breathing, Yoga Videos and More...

Childline Calm-Zone

https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone

 

An activity for grounding and calming

https://kristinamarcelli.wordpress.com/2015/07/14/hold-a-sense-of-inner-peace-with-you-wherever-you-go/

 

 

Just Breathe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVA2N6tX2cg

A video aimed at children to help them feel calmer

 

150 Sensory Learning Ideas

https://inclusiveteach.com/2020/03/20/150-sensory-learning-ideas

 

 

'100 positive things every kid needs to hear'

https://raising-independent-kids.com/100-positive-things-every-kid-needs-hear

 

 

 

Apps for Wellbeing and Mental Health

A list of apps complied by Dorset Young Minds

http://dorsetmindyourhead.co.uk/minding-my-head/apps-for-wellbeing-and-mental-health

 

Stop, Breathe and Think App

https://www.stopbreathethink.com

Check in with how you're feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions

 

Smiling Mind App

https://www.smilingmind.com.au

A great app with age specific mindfulness resources, including a new resource, 'Thrive Inside'.

Thrive Inside is a special program to help you stay psychologically healthy while you're spending extended periods of time at home.

 

Cosmic Kids Yoga and Mindfulness App  

https://www.cosmickids.com

This app often has a two week trial available

 

Helpful Articles

The discomfort you're feeling is grief

https://hbr.org/2020/03/that-discomfort-youre-feeling-is-grief

 

Telephone Helplines

Samaritans - Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org (24 hours a day, 365 days a year)

If you need to talk to someone, the Samaritans can help- they offer emotional support and a listening ear 25 hours a day, 365 days a year. This is a freephone number that can even be called from a mobile that has no credit. Your call will not appear on the phone bill.

 

Childline - Call 0800 1111 (24 hours)

Comforts, advises and protects children 24 hours a day and offers free confidential counselling.

 

NSPCC Helpline - Call 0808 800 5000 or email help@nspcc.org.uk

If you're worried about a child, even if you're unsure, contact our professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

 

CALM Helpline - Call 0800 58 58 58

https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Confidential support for men, 7 days a week, 5pm to midnight, free

 

National Domestic Abuse Helpline - Call 0808 2000 247

Free, confidential, 24 hour helpline

https://www.starsdorset.org

 

Women's Aid - Live Chat https://chat.womensaid.org.uk

https://www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors

Information and support for women  experiencing domestic violence

 

www.womensaid.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-safety-advice-for-survivors

 

Mosaic family Support - Call 01258 837071

https://mosaicfamilysupport.org

Supporting bereaved children

 

Winston's Wish - Call 08088 020021

https://www.winstonswish.org

Supports bereaved children, young people and their families

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