First Aid for hearts and minds
It's children's mental health week. there is lots of discussion in the media about how the lockdown is impacting on mental health, but sometimes, part of the solution is to with off the news, and all the commentaries, and just go for a walk, turn up your music, or dance.
Monday's Zoom was a chance to practise first aid skills. We performed imaginary CPR and went through the procedure for using an AED machine. Rangers confirmed that they knew where these are located in their school.
Following this we thought about what would go into a 'mental health first aid kit', and came up with suggestions such as music on a playlist, a cuddly toy, photos, and a jar of inspirational messages. When we thought about what type of place helps us feel calmest, we all chose by the sea.
This weekend's outdoor challenge is to take some photos that you find calming, eg a view, a robin, a reflection or a bee. Share the best with others (and us) to help them relax and destress.
Congratulations to Penguin who has completed 11 years in Guiding. Your badge is on its way.
Monday's Zoom was a chance to practise first aid skills. We performed imaginary CPR and went through the procedure for using an AED machine. Rangers confirmed that they knew where these are located in their school.
Following this we thought about what would go into a 'mental health first aid kit', and came up with suggestions such as music on a playlist, a cuddly toy, photos, and a jar of inspirational messages. When we thought about what type of place helps us feel calmest, we all chose by the sea.
This weekend's outdoor challenge is to take some photos that you find calming, eg a view, a robin, a reflection or a bee. Share the best with others (and us) to help them relax and destress.
Congratulations to Penguin who has completed 11 years in Guiding. Your badge is on its way.
Advance notice:
15th Feb will be a joint meeting with Guides to celebrate Chinese New Year.
22nd Feb is World Thinking Day, meeting with the Guides to celebrate and renew our Promises. Woodpecker will make hers for the first time as a Ranger.
The links below will take you to the Activity challenges for Thinking Day, and for the Region's 50th Birthday. If you have time, pick out and suggest an activity you'd like to do.
WAGGGS Thinking Day
Region 50 Challenge
15th Feb will be a joint meeting with Guides to celebrate Chinese New Year.
22nd Feb is World Thinking Day, meeting with the Guides to celebrate and renew our Promises. Woodpecker will make hers for the first time as a Ranger.
The links below will take you to the Activity challenges for Thinking Day, and for the Region's 50th Birthday. If you have time, pick out and suggest an activity you'd like to do.
WAGGGS Thinking Day
Region 50 Challenge