How Does ‘Play Therapy’ work for Children Niamh Mullins, child psychotherapist and play therapist & Roisin Hickey, Principal of Our Lady of Victories Boys’ National School and chair of the Ballymun Schools’ Network. RTE RADIO 1 with Claire Byrne If you would like to know more about play therapy.CLICK HERE If you are interested in […]
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“She just said ‘Dad died this morning’” Mark Lemon’s Dad died when he was 12 years old. Now a children’s author, Mark’s latest book aims to help children to deal with bereavement. He chats to Ellen and Yvette about shock, family and awkward conversations. Stay in touch with Mentally Yours on Twitter and our private
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Runner-up in the 2020/21 Frame of Mind short film competition went to John the Baptist Community School in County Limerick. Frame of Mind celebrates film as a means to creatively challenge mental health stigma or highlight a positive health message. Find out more at walkinmyshoes.ie/campaigns/frame-of-mind
This exercise will help you slow down and engage with what is happening around you.
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This exercise will help you notice your thoughts and then let them go.
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This exercise will help you learn how to ground yourself in the present moment
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An effective method to introduce mindfulness and meditation into your classroom is to engage in a mindfulness of the body, relaxation exercise. This exercise can be repeated regularly and is a core mindfulness skill.
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An effective method to introduce mindfulness and meditation into your classroom is to engage in a mindfulness of the body, relaxation exercise.
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Dr Colman Noctor, Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Assistant Prof at UCD, shares practical advice for how we can help children right now
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