Wellbeing Wednesday ?: Storytelling in Education, Free Webinar Recording, Int. Day of Forests...

by Jez Belas | 20/03/2024

We’re really excited about our next trip to the UAE in April! It's become a bit of a home-from-home for us at youHQ. Schools in the UAE are committed to using tools like ours to capture their outstanding pastoral care through a wellbeing lens.

We’ve got some great speakers for our free youHQ Live in Dubai event - and in today's newsletter, you'll hear from one of them, Emma from Dune Productions UAE . If you’re based in the UAE, work in teaching, mental health, wellbeing, EdTech, or a combination of these, please come along! The more the merrier!

Also in today's newsletter, check out my chat with mental health expert Nicola Harvey (of Harvey Heals) on parenting strategies to support anxiety in children. We're also sharing an exclusive piece of youHQ platform content today, so scroll to the end for a mindful surprise ??

If you enjoy this Wellbeing Wednesday, please be sure to like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with future editions. Now, let's dive on in!

?? Harnessing the Power of Theatre and Storytelling for Wellbeing in Education

Meet Emma, one of the directors at Dune Productions - and a workshop leader at our upcoming youHQ Live in Dubai! event ??

Led by seasoned theatre professionals, Dune's engaging session will delve into practical strategies for incorporating mindfulness, relaxation, and self-care practices into the curriculum, benefiting both educators and students alike. They will explore how theatre and storytelling can serve as potent tool for promoting emotional resilience, empathy, and self-expression in educational environments.

This workshop is one not to miss! Click here to grab your free ticket to youHQ Live in Dubai...

??? Webinar Recording

Missed out on joining last week's webinar? No worries! Our brilliant session with Nicola Harvey is available to watch on YouTube now.

We discussed parenting styles, neuroscience, co-regulation strategies, EFT Tapping, and more. View the webinar session now - and be sure to check out more of Nicola's brilliant work on her website.

?? International Day of Forests

Green spaces are vital for our planet and our emotional wellbeing.

Nothing can replace a walk in the forest or park, but our youHQ mini soundscapes allow users to ground themselves and enjoy nature for a few seconds in a busy day.

Whilst all our soundscapes are usually exclusive to our app, we're inviting you to pop on some headphones and mark International Day of Forests this week by joining us on a short, peaceful journey through woodland.

As you watch the branches swaying gently in the breeze, we recommend you focus on the breath and become mindful of the body. Enjoy ??

That's it for this week's Wellbeing Wednesday. If you liked today's newsletter, please tap the like and share buttons below. We'd also love to hear from you across all our social media! We're @youhqforschools on Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.

Look after yourselves and your community. Until next time,

Jez