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    • Links for Children's Mental Health

    • Room on the broom Discuss the story with the children, using the following questions as prompts if useful: • Why did the witch let the animals on her broom? Would you have made room on the broom for the animals? Why? • Would you consider the witch and the animals to be friends? Why? • Why do you think the animals helped the witch find her things? • Could the animals have saved the witch on their own? • Does working together with other people make things easier? Why? • What does it feel like when you connect or work with others to do something good? • Are there times when you like to be on your own? • Do you ever feel lonely? What do you do in those times? • What can we do to make sure we include each other when we are feeling lonely?
    • Cosmic Kids Yoga. Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation for kids. Interactive adventures which build strength, balance and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early! (Secret yoga codeword = Namaste!)
    • Calm Zone There are lots of ways to feel calmer. It's about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games and videos to help let go of stress.
    • Place2be. Improving children's mental health Place2Be is a children's mental health charity with over 25 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools. We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. We also offer expert training and professional qualifications.
    • Supporting children's mental health There are times when we all feel the strain. As parents and carers, there are ways we can support children and young people to give them the best chance to stay mentally healthy.
    • Anti-Bullying Alliance The Anti-Bullying Alliance is a coalition of organisations and individuals that are united against bullying.
    • Beat We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

    Back To Basics - a short video to support the return to school from the Dorset Mental Health School Support Team.

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    • Bullying We respond when life becomes complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying, risky teenage behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children.
    • CEOP If you're worried about online abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online, let CEOP know.
    • Childline We're here for you, whatever's on your mind. We'll support you. Guide you. Help you make decisions that are right for you. Our tips and techniques, ideas and inspiration, can help you feel more in control. And you can access them in your own time, at your own pace!
    • Frank Honest information about drugs.
    • Kooth XenZone is a provider of online mental health services for children, young people and adults. Kooth, from XenZone, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop and free at the point of use.
    • Mosaic Family Support Mosaic support children and young people who have been bereaved of someone special, such as a parent, sibling, friend or a member of their extended family. This includes all causes of death such as long-term illness, sudden death, suicide, murder or road traffic accident.

    Mosaic Family Support - Useful Information

    • NSPCC Every childhood is worth fighting for.
    • Think U KNow Thinkuknow is the education programme from NCA-CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline.
    • Xen Zone We have helped thousands of young people and adults towards better mental health and emotional wellbeing. Today, more than 46,000 children, young people, students and adults log-in to our support services every month.

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