Staying Well by Claire Holmes

Staying Well by Claire Holmes

Based on the latest wellbeing research, the set is an invaluable resource to support children aged 7-12 as they navigate the challenging experience of a friend moving away. This set contains a childrens activity book full of strategies and fun activities as well as a practical guide to help the lead-adult feel confident in their delivery.

"Claire Holmes has crafted a masterpieceIt should be a gift from every school to every single student aged 6-12 who will see a friend move away at the end of the year. Too often the adults' attention goes to the students and families packing their bags and boxes. This book fills a long overdue gap in the hearts and minds of the stayers. We have long suspected that the unresolved losses associated with being “a stayer” can impact the ability of these students to make and maintain long-term emotional bonds with others. Claire’s book addresses this gap, with a storehouse of accessible tricks and tools. Do not be mistaken by the playfulness of her approach: it is based on sound psychological science mixing mindfulness, cognitive therapy, and polyvagal theory. This book will help kids stay well and fully reap the benefits of a life where change happens. We owe Claire Holmes a debt of gratitude for writing it."

Dr. Douglas W. Ota, author of Safe Passage: How mobility affects people & what international schools should do about it. Founder, Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN), psychologist, presenter, consultant, researcher.

"Staying Well is a true gem for kids facing difficult times. The activity book's creative approach makes it not just a book but a canvas for young minds to explore their emotions and questions and build their resilience. It's a practical guide that fosters self-reflection and personal growth whilst providing a platform for nurture and support at a difficult time. The Facilitator’s Fuide is a reassuring companion for adults, equipping them with all the tools and insights to be the supportive rock a child needs during times of loss and change. These books are engaging and incredibly valuable, providing children and their supporting adults with the resources they need to navigate life's changes and challenges. A must-have for anyone supporting a child whose friend is moving away."

Dr. Pooky Knightsmith, world renowned expert on mental health, author, keynote speaker and advisor.

Claire Holmes is a School Counsellor, her approach is trauma-informed and strength-based, empowering others to access their inner wisdom and knowing. As a mindfulness teacher, she weaves meditation into her work, alongside expressive therapies, and solution-focused interventions. Claire delights in spending time in The Great Outdoors and is a Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in training. She’s passionate about positive transitions, having lived and worked in Singapore for over two decades, she understands, first-hand what it means to be ‘a stayer.’ She is the author of the Moving On Series and is delighted to add the Staying Well books to her collection.

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ISBN 13	9781032663548
ISBN 10	1032663545
Title	Staying Well
Author	Claire Holmes
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Publisher	Routledge
Year published	2024-09-05
Number of pages	170
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