Slides to go with this webinar: http://www.inourhands.com/mental-health/vulnerable-children-holidays/

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Preparing
vulnerable
pupils for
school
holidays
6pm Tuesday
13th December 2016
cwmt.org.uk | facebook.com/charliewallermemorialtrust

2. How are
they feeling
about the
holidays?

3. Events
People
Homework
Carer role
Specific Concerns?

4. Listen
Don’t
dismiss
Problem
Solve
ActionPlan…

5. Who is
currently
aware of
their
issues?

6. Who
Knows?
Who Can
help?
Who
Knows?
Who Can help?
Where the
magic
happens

7. What
support
sources are
there?

8. People
Web
Help
Lines

9. Samaritans – 116 123

10. What will a
typical day
look like?

11. Routine = Protective Factor

12. Achievable goals
Get up by..
Everyday I will…
Get dressed
Get out
Go to bed by..

13. No pleasure or
interest..
Everything is an
effort..
Cannot focus..
Achieve less..
Confidence falls..
No rewards
Doing lessLow Mood

14. Avoid
becoming
nocturnal
Try to normalise sleep & diet

15. Activity Diary & Daily Aims
• [Baseline measure]
• Rate pleasure and achievement
• Set useful, realistic goals

16. Daily Plan

17. Break the week into chunks

18. Daily Aims

19. What’s in
their
wellbeing
toolbox?

20. 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…

25. Remember
You 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

27. Supporting
friends and
siblings of
young people
with mental
health issues
6pm Tuesday
20th December
2016
cwmt.org.uk | facebook.com/charliewallermemorialtrust

28. Facebook Live Q&A
www.facebook.com/charliewallermemorialtrust

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Lovely Free Stuff
from CWMT…

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Free Book Club
for School Mental Health Leads
inourhands.com/bookclub
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Mental Health: Weekly Online Learning
for Staff working with CYP
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@CharlieWTrust | @PookyH

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Mental Health: Free training and
workshops for school staff, pupils and
parents
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E-Newsletter
Highlighting events, resources,
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Dr Pooky Knightsmith
Director: CYP& Schools
Charlie Waller Memorial Trust
training@cwmt.org | 01635 869754
pooky@cwmt.org
@PookyH