Advice and Resources

Make peace with uncertainty

This situation is one of extreme uncertainty. We don’t know what will happen, how long it will last or what things will be like when it’s over. One thing we do know, however, is that worrying about it won’t change the outcome. Learning how to tolerate the uncertainty is a huge part of building healthy coping skills for ourselves, which we then want to model for our children. Practicing mindfulness helps bring us back to the present.

The following may be helpful:

www.childmind.org

www.actionforhealthykids.org

https://www.home-start.org.uk/Listing/Category/support-for-families-during-covid-19

https://www.childnet.com/blog/keeping-children-happy-and-safe-online-during-covid-19

Useful Apps

Blueice – for managing emotions

Catchit – Learn to manage negative thoughts and look at problems differently

Chillpanda – Breathing techniques to help you relax

Cove – Create Music to reflect emotions

eQuoo – emotional fitness game

Feeling Good: Positive Mindset – Uses audio tracks to help relax your body and mind

Thrive – Use games to track your mood and teach yourself methods to take control of stress

Calm – Meditate, sleep, relax

Headspace – Meditation, sleep, healthy mind

Aura – Personalised meditation