WELLBEING
Dear Families,
We hope that you are feeling healthy, happy and safe. Staff at St. Andrew’s have been gathering together different ideas and website links that we think you may find useful. We hope that this will help you and your families/friends in maintaining positive mental health and wellbeing.
Be Well @ The Monastery
From Monday 1st November 2021, in collaboration with Be Well, the new drop-in centre will be a free service to the Manchester community, assisting with all kinds of issues and challenges that can all too often produce negative effects on health and wellbeing.
Coronavirus – related links and information
For Parents/Staff
https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
https://www.catalystpsychology.co.uk/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIp7RcO9nEc&t=9s (Talking to children re coronavirus)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmvNCdpHUYM&feature=youtu.be (Coping with the situation)
One Education’s Psychology Team Helpline for parents:
0161 276 0115 Monday – Friday 9am to 12pm
Manchester Community Response 0800 234 6123
For Children
https://axelscheffler.com/books-for-older-children/coronavirus
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/ (assorted books/videos/activities)
For Children and Adults with Additional Needs
https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/coronavirus/resources/helpful-resources.aspx
Food and Financial Help
https://burnage.foodbank.org.uk/
Activities to help us to stay positive
There are a lot of activities we can do to help our mental health and wellbeing, and to keep busy and have fun. These include: colouring, music, yoga, keeping fit and lots more. Here are some ideas for you:
Mindfulness activities
https://positivepsychology.com/mindfulness-for-children-kids-activities/
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3au4tQ44f35TiR-te1o6GlxTY9gfjXef
Musical activities
https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/
https://www.singup.org/home-schooling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces
Yoga
https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7AYKMP6rOE
Fitness
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ (Joe Wicks daily workouts)
Audio stories
https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/elevenses/
Gallery and Museum Access
https://chatterpack.net/blogs/blog/list-of-online-resources-for-anyone-who-is-isolated-at-home
Cooking/Baking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P4F-G3FZp8
https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/cooking-and-baking-with-toddlers