Mindfulness group for children
Does your child struggle with anxiety or stress? Would you like to support them to learn skills to enhance their well-being?
The UC Psychology Centre is offering Pause Breathe Smile (PBS) a group for children (age 8-11 years) who struggle with stress and anxiety and their parents to develop skills of mindfulness. PBS is an evidence-based programme, developed by the Mental Health Foundation, found to improved focus and attention, enhance self-awareness and reduced stress.
The group will run from 4–5pm, starting Tuesday 6 August for 8 weeks at the Psychology Centre, University of Canterbury and requires both child and parent/caregiver to attend and learn together. The total cost of the program is $160.
If you would like more information, email justine.brougham@canterbury.ac.nz
To hear kids talking about PBS watch www.youtube.com...
For more information about the research and benefits of PBS look at www.scoop.co.nz...
Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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85.5% Yes
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