We hope your return to school wasn’t too stressful and your new school year is proving to be positive so far. You will see that we have decided, after consultation with our schools, to provide a digital version of our newsletter to make it more easily accessible for our readers. We hope this proves to be a better way of consuming our information.
As many of you will already be aware, we offer a range of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based Psychoeducational programmes and workshops. Our train the trainer model, is UK CPD Accredited and enables non-therapeutic practitioners to deliver the programmes universally as part of early help and prevention. The training is 1.5 hours long and you will be provided with support as well as all the resources needed to deliver the psychoeducational workshops independently. We are looking forward to delivering this to more staff and settings across Stockton and Hartlepool over the next academic year.
We are currently still in the process of organising this year’s CPD dates, however you can register an interest to attend any of our workshops and courses by clicking here
Look out for our transition dates being released shortly for the following programmes.
We are excited to say that we are continuing to develop our specialist staff team, we have recently recruited both qualified and trainee staff who are looking forward to getting to know your unique school communities
As Emotionally Based School Avoidance continues to increase, it’s crucial to address these challenges promptly to support both you and your students effectively. If you notice that ‘early’ attendance issues are accompanied by emotional difficulties, such as anxiety, we are here to help. Our team offers professional consultations directly within your school settings, typically monthly for secondary schools and termly for primary schools. To discuss a student who may be struggling, please reach out to your school’s Senior Mental Health Lead to arrange a consultation. Together, we can work towards better outcomes for all students.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Peer Mentoring Programme, developed in collaboration with Children and Young People. This initiative is designed to enhance our Primary Schools’ approach to supporting emotional health and wellbeing while also developing essential skills in our students. We’re also excited to be working on an adapted version for our secondary school students, so watch this space!
Peer mentoring isn’t just about guiding and supporting each other; it’s a powerful tool for promoting emotional health and building resilience. By engaging in peer mentoring, students gain valuable skills in communication, empathy, and problem-solving. Plus, it creates a supportive environment where students feel valued and understood, leading to improved overall wellbeing.
The programme consists of 5, 45min to 1hour sessions covering the following content:
We can help your school to promote this fantastic opportunity, deliver the interactive training in school. We can also support you and your peer mentors with the initial roll out using focus groups to capture the student voice and ensure it is the right fit for your pupils.
For more information and to get involved please speak to your Alliance School Lead and we will be happy to start planning this exciting new programme with you.
Burnout is a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion that is caused by the impact of continuous or repetitive stressors. These stressors can be related to work or home life however the impact when reaching burnout often leaks into all areas of our lives. Burnout differs from stress. Stress tends to be short-term and specifically related to a goal, but if this continues with no end in sight, and increased feelings of apathy, sluggishness, overwhelmed and hopelessness, then this can lead to burnout.
It can be difficult to know when you’re approaching burnout. It can happen when there feels there are a lot of demands placed on you, if there is a feeling these are not aligned with your own goals or if there is a disconnect between work-life balance.
Signs of physical burnout may be gastrointestinal issues, recurring headaches, high blood pressure, change in sleep patterns, poor immune system. Mental burnout symptoms could be difficulty concentrating, feeling down or low in mood, feeling worthless, loss of interest or pleasure in things that you usually enjoy or decreased motivation. You may also become aware of a change in diet or use of alcohol to manage feelings or numb them. Emotional burnout signs can be being more tearful, snappy, withdrawn. You may feel that your fuse is shorter than usual or small things that you would normally be able to let go suddenly seem to irritate you, being quicker to anger.
If burnout is left unchecked, it can lead to further problems such as increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes, so it is important that things are put into place to help you.
Talk – talking to people about how you are feeling is a great start. This could be a partner, friend, therapeutic professional or to someone in your school community. Talking with your line manager/HR representative can give you the opportunity to look at what areas you might need support with and services that can help you.
Sleep – Good quality sleep is very important. It improves mood and is just as important as healthy eating and exercise. Spend the right amount of time in bed; like goldilocks, this needs to be just right, not too much or too little. Decrease the amount of blue light you are exposed to during the day to help your body prepare for sleep. Keep a consistent routine and cool temperature in your bedroom. If you struggle to fall asleep within 30 mins, get up and do something calming.
Exercise – this doesn’t have to be a 45 min HIIT routine if this is not your thing! Simply taking more time out to spend walking outside will increase cardiovascular health, mood, sleep, and reduce stress.
Improve your work-life balance – speak up about the difficulties you are having and schedule regular breaks. Set a clear boundary between life and work, such as not checking your emails after a certain time. Practice self-care and make you and your family your priority. Do things that nourish your life, whether this is spending time with friends having coffee and cake or engaging in a hobby. Do not allow work activities to creep into this time.
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