Counselling in Schools - Tayside
As part of Scottish Government plans, all schools in Tayside now have access to counselling services for those aged 10 years and up. All schools aim to support children and young people as part of their approach to Getting it Right for Every Child.
Research shows that in most cases where children and young people experience mental health issues, they are best supported by adults who know them well. Our schools and counsellors work together to make sure counselling is used at the right time to support young people.
The school counselling service for Webster's High School and our cluster primary schools is provided by Place2Be. Further information can be found by clicking on the documents below. You may also find it helpful to have a look at the Place2Be website: https://www.place2be.org.uk/
Also check out this video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lknuk6Jq3Xs
If you think your young person would benefit from working with our school counsellor, please contact the school on 01575 526000 to speak to their Pupil Care & Support teacher in the first instance:
Clova - Mrs Little
Isla - Mrs Hunter
Moy - Mrs Anderson
Prosen - Ms Sturrock
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SchoolBio | [mp4 15MB] |
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Standard Place2Be Schools Brochure | [pdf 777KB] |
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Counselling in School - Parents Carers Dec 2020st v3 | [docx 314KB] |
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Togetherall
New Free Mental Health & Wellbeing Service
All pupils aged 16+ at Webster's have free access to the digital mental health and wellbeing service Togetherall. Togetherall provides safe, anonymous, online support 24/7, with a supportive community, information and self-help resources, and trained professionals online at all times.
Any young person struggling with mental health issues or experiencing a tough time can find support on Togetherall. If you are struggling, or know someone who is, don’t hesitate to join Togetherall or recommend it to someone you know.
95% of members reported feeling better as a result of joining Togetherall, and 73% shared something for the first time. Whatever you’re going through, Togetherall is there to help.
One member commented: “It’s great here to just say what you feel and think without judgement, that’s helped me loads, as I’ve always kept a brave face for the last few years with my depression and anxiety. It’s great to be among people who know exactly how you feel!”
Access is easy: young people simply go to www.Togetherall.com and enter their postcode.
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Togetherall - User Guide - Health | [pdf 1MB] |
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On-line Solihull Approach parenting programme
During the First Minister’s briefing on Tuesday 19 May it was announced that parents/carers can access the Solihull Approach parenting programme on-line for free on the Parent Club Scotland website.
The direct link to the specific part of the website which hosts the training is https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/keeping-calm-with-your-child. The link to sign up to the programme along with an access code is at the bottom of their web page.
Free Resources from CAMHS
Please see the link below to access a free range of resources from CAMHS. These self help guides cover a range of topics including: Managing Stress and Anxiety, Coping with Autism, Controlling Anger, Building Resilience and many more.
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads.
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/downloads
Supporting people with autism during covid-19
Please see attached information from the National Autistic Society.
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Tips for families COVID19 | [pdf 555KB] |
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Tips for adults COVID19 | [pdf 554KB] |
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List of sources if you have concerns about someone or need support.
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Immediate Danger Flyer Print | [pdf 221KB] |
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17.4.20 ATSC Covid busting list poster (final) | [pdf 581KB] |
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Helping Children and Young People to Cope During COVID-19 | [doc 48KB] |
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Signposts to supports and advice for vulnerable children
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ES Signposting to Supports and advice around potentially vulnerable groups | [doc 166KB] |
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Multi - Sensory Activities during lockdown
Please attached for information about sensory art activities and storytelling.
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Sensory Inspired Art Activities wk -5 | [pdf 8MB] |
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Multi-sensory storymaking PAMIS | [pdf 5MB] |
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Managing Insomnia
Insomnia is a natural response to stress. Please see the attached leaflet for information on how to manage it.
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Managing insomnia | [doc 394KB] |
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WE ALL HAVE MENTAL HEALTH
We all have mental health and it is just as important as our physical health. There are a range of things that parents/carers can do to support young people with their mental health and wellbeing but sometimes young people need professional support and you should go to your GP for medical advice and guidance. This clip from The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families explains this:
Educare Website for parents/carers
Please have a look at the website below for information to support your young person in a variety of areas including: loss and bereavement, substance misuse self harm and several other areas.
The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families has information on what children and young people can do to look after their own mental health andwell being. The leaflet attached has useful tips for parents/carers on how to talk to young people about mental health.
w: https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/self-care/
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Support Services | [doc 32KB] |
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Talking about mental health (1) | [pdf 1MB] |
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