Emotionally Available Adult
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Who here knows my child?
Independent Health, Social Care and Education Consultant Lisa Williams elaborates on her concerns as a mother (and consultant), that in a school of 1600 students, “who here knows my child”?...
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Emotionally Available Adults in school.
What is an ‘emotionally available adult’? How can a school identify pupils who may be more at risk of or experiencing difficulties? Should every child have an emotionally available adult? How do you achieve ‘emotionally available staff’ in a busy school?...
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Muses
December - Smiles: The Brightest Christmas Lights of All?
The human brain is wired to respond to different facial expressions; am I in danger? Do I need to flee? Is this person safe and approachable? Does this person need my help?
When we see a happy face (drawn, doodled or real), our brain's mirror neurons fire up, creating a simulation of that smile. This triggers the release of our happy hormones and suppresses our stress hormones. Not only does this make us feel happier, we also feel stronger and more ready to face any challenges we might encounter in that moment. Christmas isn't always easy - a Christmas smile just might be the brightest light, or the greatest gift!
September - Explicit Kindness
Described by one Motioneer as 'Please, just be... kind!' with an explicit descriptor in the middle!!! 🤣
It's more than this though.... it's about deliberate, explicit demonstrations of kindness and the science behind it!