The focus of this week’s Children’s Mental Health week is on how to be healthy ‘inside and out’. In Thrive we recognise that how we behave and respond to the world depends on the brain and body working together. The brain and body are inextricably linked, which is why when we experience strong emotions and … Continued
Alongside the integration of smart technology in children and young people’s lives, sits cyberbullying. This form of abuse takes place online or through smartphones and tablets. There are plenty of platforms within which we are spending time, from social media sites like Snapchat and Instagram, to gaming channels such as Xbox Live. Whilst plenty have … Continued
There has been a lot in the media about the rising numbers of children and young people with mental health disorders, and the lack of support and funding to help. While this is obviously very worrying, and given the year-plus long waiting lists needs addressing, shouldn’t we also be focusing on prevention? We know that, … Continued
The ONECPD SEND Conference took place in Salford on Wednesday 14th November. After both exhibiting and running a Thrive seminar, our Relationship Manager for Wales, Joey Bowers, talks to us about his time at the event. We were proud to be the main sponsor of this year’s Special Educational Needs Conference hosted by ONECPD Salford … Continued
We are delighted to announce that tickets for the first three Forging New Connections conferences of 2019 are now available. Dr Suzanne Zeedyk will be taking to the stage in Exeter, Barnsley, and Coventry to deliver her Keynote speech, Making up is more important than messing up. This year, Suzanne gave plenty of delegates and Practitioners … Continued
Get involved in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, held between the 12th and 16th November. Organised by Anti-Bullying Alliance, the aim of the week is to raise awareness in all schools, settings and organisations of the short and long-term impacts of bullying. Bullying can affect anyone, from young children to adults; it is important for us … Continued
The 10th October is World Mental Health Day and Young Minds are encouraging everyone to say Hello Yellow! We’ll be dressing in yellow at Thrive HQ and we’d love for you to invite everyone in your setting to do the same. We want to show children and young people that they are not alone. Roughly … Continued
“It is not too strong to say that the more you embed Thrive in your settings, and the more confident you get about it, you are extending children’s lives.” – Dr Suzanne Zeedyk on the impact of the Thrive Approach Our Forging New Connections conference series was a great success this year, with six … Continued
With almost 400,000 children and young people a year in England being treated for mental health problems, it is vital to consider the role that schools and other settings can play. It is no secret that diagnosed mental health issues among children and young people are rising sharply. There were a total of 389,727 “active … Continued
In our previous blog post (click here) we explored the relationship between the Thrive Approach and mindful practice; mindfulness is an intrinsic part of Thrive. From classic exercises, such as breathing or meditation, to less traditional methods like sensory sand play or colouring, which mindfulness activities could you try in your setting? If you work … Continued
