HI everyone
Sorry it has been a while since the last post. Things have been extremely busy - as I am sure they are with you. Hope you are able to take some time out and relax - even if it is to have a coffee with a friend!
An email came across my desk this morning from Reachout.com, which is a fantastic resource for everyone. In particular, this email was about helping students check in with themselves. I really like it as it helps them be in control of their responses and the feedback is gentle enough that they may just follow up with it. The responses are not recorded so when I did it I pretended to be 3 different people - including someone who is ok, someone who is definitely not ok and someone in between. Each time there was a different response.
I have shared this with all our staff here at CBHS too but I did think it could be a great tool for parents to offer their children. It might be something they do on their own or they could work through with you - especially the younger students.
It is really important not to judge or offer solutions - just be present and listen - let them answer the questions ...... sometimes they just need you to be there and nothing else .....sometimes they just need to know they are not going to be judged or lectured or told what they have to do. Two of the best questions you can ask are R U OK? or HOW ARE YOU GOING? ....... and then just LISTEN!
Please let us know if you need any further support
Until next time
Liza
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