Meet Ollee: A digital friend for 8-11 year olds

18th October 2021A Hearn

Ollee is a digital friend for children aged 8-11 – created by Parent Zone and funded by BBC Children in Need’s A Million & Me initiative.

It helps them explore feelings around school, family, friends and the world – and share advice with a parent or trusted adult.

Video: Meet Ollee

Children can tell Ollee how they’re feeling and it will give them ideas about what to do. If they’re not sure, Ollee will help them figure it out.

Together, parents and children can share Ollee’s advice and talk about feelings together through connected accounts.

Try it out now in a web browser or download the app to your device.

Summer Holiday Activity Pack

22nd July 2021A Hearn

As you all know this last year has been one of the most challenging for our children and the impact on their mental wellbeing has been significant. Kalmer have developed a free digital magazine DOSE which has resources and articles aimed at informing about the importance and significance of addressing our mental wellbeing in ways which can be creative and fun.

DOSE have created a free summer holiday pack filled with activities to boost those happy hormones and allow children to take control over their mental wellbeing. Head over to the website below to download the summer pack and browse other resources.

Everything is free so take what you need, share because you care and together lets have a happier school holiday.

Summer Holiday Activity Pack

Mental Health Parent and Carer Support Group

16th July 2021A Hearn

Please follow the link for dates and times of sessions for the mental health parent and carer support group. The sessions are aimed at those parents/carers of children and young people who have experienced difficulties with their mental/emotional health and who may have accessed services either now, or in the past,  giving parents/carers a chance to meet and develop their understanding on some of the services South Tyneside has to offer.

Peer Network Session Flyer

Plums’ Growth Mindset

25th May 2021L Calder

We have been doing lots of work around changing our thoughts from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset working towards positive thinking.

We have also created some brilliant positive mental health posters to put around our classroom to encourage everyone to think positively. Here is some of our great work…

 

 

Mental Health Parent and Carer Peer Support Group

23rd May 2021A Hearn

The Peer Network session is aimed at parents/carers of children and young people who have experienced difficulties with their mental/emotional health and who may have accessed services either now, or in the past. The sessions have been adapted and added a few formal sessions giving parents/carers a chance to meet and develop their understanding of some of the services South Tyneside has to offer.

Please see the flyer for dates for the year for the mental health parent/carer support group in South Tyneside!

Peer Network Session Flyer

Could you help change the way mental health support is delivered in South Tyneside?

22nd March 2021A Hearn
We have been asked to share this message with all parents/carers-

Could you help change the way mental health support is delivered in South Tyneside?

Would you a like a say in helping to shape the future of mental health provision in your local area?

Get involved as an Expert by Experience Leader!

Join us for an online session to learn more. Come along to one of our sessions on:
Wednesday 24th March, 9:30 – 10:30 am (via MS Teams)
Thursday 25th March 9:30 – 10:30 am (via MS Teams)
Request 1-1 telephone call

To show you our thanks for gathering the views of 15 people (such as family or friends) we would like to offer you a £50 voucher of your choice.
Get involved and make an important change as part of our once in a generation transformation!

If you would like to express an interest in this role, please contact [email protected] and you will be sent an email with joining instructions.

Free Self Care Courses for Parents

17th March 2021A Hearn

BLISS=Ability are offering Self-Care courses these are currently being run virtually.

Our Self-Care Course covers:

  • An introduction to self-care.
  • Your health beliefs & how to change unhealthy behaviours.
  • Confidence building & increasing self-esteem.
  • Managing stress & anxiety.
  • Healthy eating & nutrition.
  • Physical activity.
  • Creating your own unique self-care plan.

It is a flexible nine hour course, delivered by a qualified trainer. Sessions are learner-focused with follow-up reviews.

Our course can also be arranged to suit you, a group or workplace staff. It’s FREE to anyone living or working in South Tyneside.

Our courses are being run on the following dates:

Tuesday 23rd March – 6th April 10-12.30pm x 3 sessions

Tuesday 13th April – 27th April 12.30 -3.00pm x 3 sessions

Wednesday 24th March – 28th April 10.00-11.30am x 6 sessions

Wellbeing sessions:

Thursday 18th March Good Nutrition 2-3pm

Thursday 25th March Keep Active 2-3pm

Thursday 31st March Sleeping Well 2-3pm

Thursday 8th April Good Nutrition 2-3pm

 

Please contact Angela Dunn to book a place Tel 0191 4271666

Self Care Course Information