Wellbeing
It’s a term we hear used a lot right now but what actually is emotional and mental wellbeing? And what practical measures can we put in place to nurture and protect it when life’s challenges come and throw us off course?
What you need to know
The Emotions Wheel
Download a free copy of the emotions wheel as a tool to help young people identify how they feel
How to use an emotions wheel with young people
Helping young people to develop a language around their emotions is a key way to practically help them feel more in control
Colouring Sheets
Colouring sheets for when you need to take a break
Top 5 apps to help a young person’s mental health
The Youthscape Mental Health Team review site of the best free mental health apps available
What you need to know about wellbeing
Here's a downloadable article all about what wellbeing is and how we can try and look after ours and the young people we support
The Psychology of Heartbreak
Relationship break-ups can be difficult at any age, but how can we offer support to young people as they navigate this for perhaps the first time?
Identity
Podcast. This week Martin chats to Dr Kate Middleton about why identity is so important for self-esteem.
Failure
Podcast. Martin chats to Dr Kate Middleton about how youth leaders can help young people when it comes to failure and challenging perfectionism.
Too much time online?
Headstrong article. Ever wonder if you’re spending too much time online? Does the phrase ‘digital detox‘ send you into a full-on, heart racing panic?
Videos
What even is wellbeing?
Headstrong video. We hear a lot about wellbeing but what even IS it? And why should we care about it? Here's Kate to tell us more ...
Explaining emotions
Headstrong article. Would we actually be better off without emotions or do they serve a purpose - and if so, why do they cause SO many problems?
Create calm
In life's busy times - whether frantic with good stuff or something a bit more difficult - how do you think clearly and do life well? Here's why we all need to create moments of calm.
Control freak
Headstrong video. We're designed to have a level of control but how do we know when we're going too far?
Creative Journaling
45-min session exploring ways to creatively journal- even if writing is not your thing
Resources
Understanding Anger
£6.50
More Info
Youthscape Dice
£9.49
Shuffle: Mindset (Second Edition)
£12.99
Understanding Anxiety
£6.50
Downloadable resources
Sleep Tips Worksheet
Downloadable pdf for young people listing a range of ideas to help them wind down at the end of a day and get ready for sleep
Feeling Low Worksheet
Downloadable PDF worksheet full of ideas young people can try to lift mood on days they wake up feeling low.
The Stress Bucket Worksheet
A downloadable worksheet to help young people understand how to understand and alleviate their stress levels