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1. Make conversations about mental health a normal part of life: Anywhere is a good place to talk; in the car, walking the dog or cooking together. Model everyday talk about feelings such as by talking about a book or TV character’s feelings.

 

2. Give your full attention: We all know it’s horrible to be half listened to. Keep eye contact, focus on the child and ignore distractions.

 

3. Check your body language: Try to keep it open and relaxed and make sure you come down to the child’s level.

 

4. Take it seriously: Don’t downplay what the child is saying or tell them they’re “just being silly”. Resist the urge to reassure them that everything is fine.

 

5. Ask open questions: Such as “How did your day go today?” This will help to extend the conversation.

 

6. Calmly stay with the feelings that arise: It can be our automatic reaction to steer away from difficult emotions.

7. Offer empathy rather than solutions: Show that you accept what they are telling you but don’t try to solve the problem.

 

8. Remember we are all different: Respect and value the child’s feelings, even though they may be different to yours.

 

9. Look for clues about feelings: Listen to the child’s words, tone of voice and body language.

 

10. Some ways to start a conversation about feelings might be: “How are you feeling at the moment?” “You don’t seem your usual self. Do you want to talk about it?” “I’m happy to listen if you need a chat.”

 

Please do feel free to come and talk to us at the school but hopefully these links will give you lots of ideas on ways to help your child(ren).

 

 

 

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