Who we are Primary Schools ๐ Primary Schools Project ๐ In October 2013, after conducting a pilot among primary schools in Cork, we published and distributed 11,500 mental health information leaflets to all 6th class pupils in Cork City and County. โThis gave rise to requests coming in from Primary Schools to come and deliver presentations on mental health to both 5th and 6th class groups. As a result our mental health promotion & education programme was developed. Our programme is available for all 5th and 6th class primary school pupils throughout Cork City & County. The programme is comprised of an hour presentation facilitated by our trained staff on mental health and well-being. It demonstrates everyday tools and tips you can use to support your mental health and well-being, and provides a teacher's support pack to continue with the memento of mental health promotion. TOPICS COVERED - What is mental health? - Who are your supports? - Food & Mood - Sleep - Social media - Coping skills PRACTICE YOUR MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES Our talks demonstrate how to use our breathing as an anchor to settle our thoughts. One of the techniques we practice with the students is Petal Breathing. This is a simple but effective technique that can help bring us into the present moment. Please see the video clip below on how this is presented to the students. See video below on how to practice Petal Breathing OUR SCHOOL TALK IS FREE. However, we would be delighted if your school would be in be in a position to organise a fundraiser to support the continuity of this project. Some schools find the fundraiser can support the topic of mental health, as it can be a fun way of getting the conversation started, while preparing the pupils for the talk. If you would like to start a fundraiser OR You need more information please contact our office: 021 4511100 To book a talk please contact: [email protected] Our staff are happy to help! Cork Youth Mental Health Supports Please see link for youth mental health support's and services yti-mental-health-and-wellbeing-cork.pdf Testimonial: My class really enjoyed your talk on mental health Susan. We even made a glitter globe for the room for all to use when we need to take a moment. We discussed all that you spoke about and wrote little notes for around to room to remind ourselves about some of the tips you shared with us for example "A problem shared is a problem halved." Lots of the children took home a spare copy to start their mental health diary. I really think you got through to them the importance of opening about how they are feeling, how to cope and what to do if they are not feeling the best. We are also looking forward to working on some mindfulness practice. Thanks so much again for a super talk and the children were thrilled with their rulers (",) From 5th & 6th class ______ Presentation and video clips were very child friendly but in a mature fashion. Presentation covered important topics in depth, children had the opportunity to speak and talk about their experiences and what they knew. It was delivered in a very friendly and positive way. All the children really enjoyed it and participated well. I also believe it gave the children an opportunity to recognize that mental health is important and relevant at every age and to take care of it. Also, the tools and strategies used to help maintain a person's mental health were very informative and helpful. Again Susan, thank you very much for coming to our school and speaking to the class. I would highly recommend your presentation to others. Susan thanks so much for today. ______ My class really enjoyed your talk on mental health. We even made a glitter globe for the room for all to use when we need to take a moment. We discussed all that you spoke about and wrote little notes for around to room to remind ourselves about some of the tips you shared with us for example "A problem shared is a problem halved." Lots of the children took home a spare copy to start their mental health diary. I really think you got through to them the importance of opening up about how they are feeling, how to cope and what to do if they are not feeling the best. We are also looking forward to working on some mindfulness practice. Thanks so much again for a super talk Susan. From 5th & 6th class ______ Manage Cookie Preferences