Communicating with children and young people to help manage transitions
In this clip from our webinar, ‘Back to School After Lockdown’, family therapists Ola and Sam give advice for families undergoing transitions, such as the return to school after the summer holidays. They discuss why communicating with children and young people may be a helpful tool when things feel difficult, and how guardians can create […]
My moving up to secondary school booklet
A ‘back to school’ booklet for pupils and their parents and carers to work through together, to help both parents/carers and children feel more prepared for the change to secondary school. This booklet is designed for parents/carers to work through with their child. The booklet includes: a ‘ready for school’ checklist for parents/carers and children […]
‘Supporting Staff Wellbeing at Home’ Webinars: Parental Mental Health & Couple Conflict
In demanding times, relationships of all kinds can come under pressure and have an impact on our wellbeing at home and at work. This May, KeepingWell NCL partnered with Islington CAMHS Early Years Service to raise awareness of the issues that can affect our staff at home, and how staff can support themselves and their colleagues. […]
‘Back to School’ After Lockdown: Juggling care responsibilities at work and at home
Are you feeling stressed or anxious about the return to school? Do you feel overwhelmed about juggling care responsibilities at work and at home? This webinar invites you to consider the transition back to school after Covid-19 related lockdowns and home-schooling. Ola Ajala, family therapist from The Keeping Well NCL Hub and Sam Parker, systemic […]
Psychologists produce advice for key workers and their children
A set of resources for key workers and their children produced by the British Psychological Society to provide guidance on navigating the emotional effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; including practical tips for parents and an advice sheet for children.
Supporting children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing
Government guidance for parents/carers on supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during this time, including helplines and websites for children and young people to use.
Young Minds Helplines for parents and young people
Contact the Young Minds Helplines if there are concerns about a young person’s mental health during this difficult time. Parents Helpline: If you are a parent who needs advice about your child’s mental health you can contact the Parents Helpline directly on 0808 802 between 9:30am-4pm. YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: If you are a young person […]
