Mental Health and Wellbeing News

Looking After Our Health and Well-being Over the Spring Term Break

Building Gratitude • Empathy • Mindfulness (GEM) with The Resilience Project 

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we head into the spring term break, it’s a wonderful time for families to pause, refresh and recharge. The warmer weather and longer days provide the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, enjoy nature and spend quality time together. This is also a great chance to practise the Resilience Project’s key principles of Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM) at home.

 Try These Ideas as a Family

• Stay Active: Walks, bike rides, playground visits or backyard games help keep bodies moving and minds happy.
• Eat Fresh Seasonal Foods: Spring brings a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Involving children in preparing meals can make healthy eating fun and mindful.
  
• Practise Gratitude: Each day, share three things you’re thankful for – this can boost everyone’s mood and build positive thinking.
• Show Empathy: Encourage children to notice how others might be feeling and look for small ways to help or include them.
• Mindfulness Moments: Take a few slow breaths together, listen to the birds, or notice the signs of spring around you to help everyone slow down and be present.
• Rest and Relax: Make sure children get enough sleep and quiet time to recharge after a busy term.
  

We hope all our families enjoy a safe, happy and healthy break. Let’s return next term rested, re-energised and ready to continue our journey of learning and living out GEM each day!

I have included a flyer with information on upcoming Positive Partnership free workshops for parents/carers of children with Autism. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Deb Owens

Mental Health and Wellbeing Leader.