LC22-116A Strategies to Promote Wellbeing Among Pupils with SEN (A series of 2 sessions)

The webinar will explore the Well-Being Policy Statement and Framework for Practice 2018-2023 (revised October 2019) in accordance with the continuum of support approach. It will focus on how schools can support well-being among students with particular reference to students with SEN.  The role of the Teacher and the SNA in the promotion of wellbeing for all students will also be explored, as well as Wellbeing for staff. This webinar is suitable for both Primary and Post-Primary Teachers & SNAs. 

Course Outline and Content

This two-part webinar will cover the following:

Primary & Post Primary Part 1 Tuesday October 4th 7p.m.

Strategies to help promote a Sense of Safety

Physical Safety

Emotional Safety

Strategies to help promote a Sense of Calm

Environment

Communication

Regulation

Strategies to help promote a Sense of Connectedness

Re-establish predictable routines

Teach new routines

Minimise change and uncertainty

Strategies to help promote a Sense of Self and Community Efficacy

Independence skills and skills for learning

Communication and self-advocacy

Strategies to help promote a Sense of Hope

Use positive language

Focus on strengths

Emphasise fun activities

Primary & Post Primary Part 2 Tuesday October 11th 7p.m. 

Tolerating Uncertainty

Sources of Uncertainty

Responses to Uncertainty

Promoting Coping in Uncertain Times

Tackling Your Feelings:

Confidence

Happiness/Sadness

Stress/Worry

Sleep

Anger

Self - Care

Resilience

Self - Awareness

Relaxation

Optimism