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
How many colours can you find outside? As the weather gets a little warmer, take to your local playground, park, woods or garden with our brand new summer activity: the Thrive nature colour hunt. Click here to print your free summer activity worksheet. Identify as many of the Thrive colours as you can and stick … Continued
With much attention drawn towards mindfulness on the Thrive social media pages, we’ve been taking a further look at how mindful practice is integrated within our Approach. What is mindfulness? Before we look at Thrive and mindfulness working together, we need to establish exactly what we mean by mindful practice. Professor Mark Williams, former … Continued
The Mental Health Foundation are hosting Mental Health Awareness Week from 14th – 20th May. This year’s key focus is stress and its deep-rooted association with mental health problems. It is crucial to start looking at mental health in childhood in order to support healthy development. Take a look at a few key statistics from … Continued
To mark Stress Awareness Month this April, we’ve got a Thrive tote bag full of goodies to give away for you to help children stay well-regulated, describe their emotions, and be ready to learn. To be in with a chance of winning, all you need is an Instagram account (contact socialmedia@thriveapproach.com if you need help … Continued
Enabling children and young people to better regulate stress is integral to the Thrive Approach. In support of Stress Awareness Month, we’ve produced a brief guide on how stress develops, common stressors, and how Thrive Practitioners support those in their care. Stress and the brain For children to be successful in their learning environments, we … Continued
Jane Evans will be returning to the Forging New Connections Thrive conference for 2018 and we’re thrilled to have her back! After Jane’s Keynote address, you will be able to attend one of three seminars constructed to support your Thrive practice. Understanding the Freeze Response This seminar will give you the opportunity to update … Continued
We’re thrilled to be welcoming Dr. Suzanne Zeedyk to our Forging New Connections Thrive Conference in Newmarket, Brighton, and Wales. After her Keynote speech, you will have the opportunity to join one of three seminars carefully put together to support your Thrive practice. Softening the prickles Self-awareness and the capacity to stay regulated in the face … Continued
The Thrive nursery plays an integral role at Trevi House. In a recent Panorama broadcast, the BBC explored the methods used to enable mothers struggling with addiction to get back on track. The following press release has come from Trevi House, alongside a note from our Chief Operating Officer, Paula Holbrook. Thrive sponsors special screening … Continued
At Thrive we are always delighted to hear of a school’s success, especially when it’s one of the school’s we work with. So, we were delighted to learn that The Mill Academy school, Barnsley shifted from Ofsted special measures to a ‘Good’ ranking in three years after implementing the Thrive Approach. Here is a little … Continued
