Lots of children, young people and adults can feel overwhelmed during the Christmas and festive season.  This is a link to the Sensory Survival Kit which has been provided by the Specialist Teacher Advisory Team at Hampshire.

Christmas Sensory Survival Kit

 

ADHD and Intense Emotions Information Website

Resources to support individuals and organisations working to nurture and protect children and young people following trauma. You will find articles, animations, videos, guidance, handouts, presentations and more — all created by the UK’s leading childhood trauma experts: UK Trauma Council

Camhs have developed several videos which are available to anyone. These are 10-15 min films focussed on supporting primary aged young people with their mental health. It is a series of activities they can try which will support good mental health. All the films do a check in which encourages young people to think about and understand their emotions.  

Soothing Rhythm Breathing https://youtu.be/vogqBB1Roos

Peaceful Place imagery  https://youtu.be/HwFh4GeINdk

Activity and Boredom Jar https://youtu.be/LS8MOyukIXo

Making a Self Soothe Box https://youtu.be/NT0DVXMpsPs

Muscle Relaxation https://youtu.be/E4C_r5jQJQA

Grounding Exercise https://youtu.be/Oywr4afoB3Q

Body Scan https://youtu.be/VFNqJiGNIB8

5 Finger Positive https://youtu.be/k7UNfN4vB1A

Breathing Techniques https://youtu.be/OnGm9c6cPB8

Goal Setting https://youtu.be/6xZu4wnHnfw

Getting Sleep https://youtu.be/iXGzz_fpljc

Positive Affirmations https://youtu.be/fqVaFNbQYh0

Colour Breathing https://youtu.be/MSuORDhCSpA

Our Bodies https://youtu.be/azNez8Q8vBk