Essex County Council's child psychologists, clinical leads and mental health co-ordinators explain the techniques that can help young people overcome the traumas of previous experiences by creating a trusting, honest and reliable environment.
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Each resource has a YouTube video, created by an expert from our team. Watch the resources to find ways to help the children in care who have experienced defective, or even abusive, parenting.
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Safe inside: Therapeutic play to get you through the day
With Clare Long and Chris Broad, Mental Health Coordinators
Clare and Chris offer some ideas about interactive play with your children and young people. They provide simple tips and ideas for playing and being together, all backed by research which shows these techniques help to coregulate mood.
De-escalation techniques for challenging times
With Suzanne Wilcock-Crane, Mental Health Coordinator
Many people and parents are feeling under increased pressure at the moment, and it can be our relationships that start to feel the strain. In this tutorial, Mental Health Coordinator Suzanne focuses on parent-child relationships where parents are faced with violent, aggressive or controlling behaviours.
Join Suzanne to learn techniques to de-escalate conflict, promote emotional wellbeing and improve parent-child relations.
The window of tolerance
With Clare Long and Chris Broad, Mental Health Coordinators
Each and every one of us has a window of tolerance. This concept refers to how we are able to cope with change and stress within our days, and how certain events can cause us to reach or go beyond the thresholds of our window. Join Clare and Chris to learn tips and techniques to keep your mindset within the optimal zone of your window of tolerance.
Safe inside: More sensory modulation tricks
With Clare Long and Chris Broad, Mental Health Coordinators
Clare and Chris share some great play-based techniques to try at home and when you're out and about. They explore the science behind why these sensory activities are so good for adjusting mood and keeping children within their window of tolerance.