Our seminar for parents, held in partnership with the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust, explored issues around technology and the mental health of children and teenagers. The aim of our seminar was to bring together parents with experts in neuroscience, parenting, mental health and the impact of technology on all of these areas. We shared ideas and experiences, learned from pioneering work in the field and will continue with similar events to ensure that provide the best possible environment in which pupils may thrive.

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Jenny Langley
Cranleigh School
Technology & Mental
Health Seminar

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CWMT Vision
Our vision is of a world where people understand
and talk openly about depression, where young
people know how to maintain wellbeing, and
where the most appropriate treatment is
available to everyone who needs it.

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4. Collaborative Care
My eldest son had anorexia age 12
“we don’t all need to be saying exactly the
same things, but we do all need to be singing
from the same song sheet”

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What Causes Our Kids to Play Up?
5
Exams
Friendship
issues
including
body
confidence
Social Media
Puberty
Genetics
Parental
expectations
Choosing a
career
Going to
University

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What Causes Our Kids to Play Up?
6
You are not
listening to
me
You just
don’t get it
You don’t
care about
my feelings

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What can we do?
I am sorry I
wasn’t
listening, I
am now
Thank you so much
for telling me.
I don’t know what
to say. Let me have
some time to think
Help me
understand

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Key Skill to develop Empathy
LESS is MORE
• Listen - “help me understand”
• Empathy -“girls sometimes say really mean things and that
can be so upsetting, let me give you a hug”
• Support – “how can I help you?”
• Share in non anxiety provoking activities – “ shall we take the
dog for a walk?”
Less talking & telling
More listening and guiding

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Key Factors in Joe’s Recovery
 Joe’s courage and determination
 Joe’s passion for football
 Education within close family and friends
 Close family working together
 Supportive family and friends and school
 A supportive team of experts
 A huge amount of care, understanding and kindness

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Let us step in to the world of our kids
• Technology and the Teenage Brain
• Body Image, Sexting and Pornography
• Developing Digital Resilience