Wellbeing
Wellbeing information for parents, carers and siblings. Originally released as part of Wellbeing Wednesday on the WellChild Family Tree.
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Parent Carer Trauma
In this article, Dr Joanna Griffin, a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist, discusses trauma, where you can get support, and the Parent Carer Trauma Working Group.
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Food for Mood!
In this article, we look at the connection between mood, health, and food, plus tips for healthy eating!
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Emotional First Aid and Mindfulness
In this article, we look at emotional first aid and techniques to help improve your well-being.
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Myth-Busting: Self-care and parent carers
Realistic strategies to look after your own wellbeing, by Dr Joanna Griffin
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Black History Month – Information, Stories, and Resources
In celebration of Black History Month, we’ve compiled stories of inspirational Black disabled people today and throughout history. We have included helpful organisations in the UK who can support Black children with complex health needs.
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Wellbeing Activity Videos
In this article we have gathered some videos, made by WellChild Family Tree parent carers and specialists, to help you take a few minutes to do something you enjoy, try something new, and give back to yourself!
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Food Shopping and Deliveries
In this article, we look at ways online shopping may help you, how to make shopping in-store easier, how to access food banks, and more.
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The Reading Well programme
The Reading Agency’s Reading Well programme, recommends books for children and adults to help with health and wellbeing.
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Books for Everyday Situations
In this article, we have listed a variety of books that deal with everyday situations parents, carers, children and young people, and siblings, go through. Topics covered range from emotional support for parent carers, to addressing the pressures young people with disabled siblings face. Plus top-tips for reading with a child who has complex health needs.
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Common mental health conditions and where to find support
The stresses of caring for a child with serious health needs can contribute to parent's mental health deteriorating. We have created a list of organisations who can provide information and support to parents who are suffering from common mental health conditions, like depression, anxiety and PTSD.
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Recognising Trauma
Read an article by parent carer and Counselling Psychologist Joanna Griffin about why parents of children with complex needs experience trauma, how to recognise trauma, and when and how to access help.
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Grief and loss
Grief is a natural response to any loss, but often it is difficult to talk about. In this article we share some useful resources that we hope you will find helpful if you are experiencing grief.
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