Returning to school and prioritising my wellbeing
Prioritising emotional and mental well-being of the whole school community after COVID-19. An emotional wellbeing programme for staff and students in Secondary Schools. This programme of work uses the principles of Psychological First Aid which has been designed to:
‘promote recovery from adversity and stress by instilling hope and promoting a sense of safety, calm, connectedness, and self- and community efficacy – the five essential elements that are consistently related to recovery after adversity and traumatic stress ‘(WHO et al., 2011).