Emotional Well-Being at Wyke

Loosing someone close to you can be extremely upsetting, everyone’s experience of grief can be very different, there is no correct way to feel. There are support services available which can help you to understand and manage the feelings associated with grief. Grief can also happen because of other types of loss including a relationship ending, loss of a pet or moving house or school. The current covid pandemic has also caused people a sense of loss due to missing out on education, celebrations and spending time with friends and family. Click on the following links for further information, advice and access to support. Understanding Grief: How are you feeling.org Cruse MIND kooth togetherall

It is so nice to have all students back on site , whilst for most this is something to celebrate others may feel anxious and could also have an increased feeling of ‘Stress’ April is Stress Awareness Month and the theme for this year is ‘Regaining Connectivity, Certainty and Control’. You are asked to pick one action each for your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing to carry out every day. Have a look at the link for more information: https://www.stress.org.uk/national-stress-awareness-month-2019/ Here are some of the other things they suggest you could do for stress awareness month; Talk about Stress and it’s effects – lets work together to reduce the stigma that is associated with stress by talking about the topic openly and freely with friends, family and colleagues. Share your coping mechanisms – if something has worked for you why not share it. It might benefit someone you care about and in the meantime it might help you take your focus off your own challenges. Be nice to