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Grounded in wellbeing and transition research, this book contains guidance, prompts and bonus material to help the facilitator bring out the best experience for the child using the
Staying Well Activity Book. Every page in the activity book has a corresponding page in the guide for the user to refer to when delivering the material.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
How to use the Staying Well Facilitator’s Guide
Author’s Notes – supporting ‘the stayer’
The Staying Well Activity Book
Welcome!
Change happens.
What stays the same and what changes?
Friendship facts.
Magic memories: highlight reel.
Staying Well takes TRUST
Wellbeing scales.
How do I cope well?
Saying encouraging things to myself.
Rainbow breathing.
Taking my pencil for a walk.
My circle of support.
The magic of Vitamin N (N=NATURE).
Creative connections.
What my body tells me.
Draw feelings out.
Feeling focus.
Gratitude banner.
Purposeful planning.
Goodbye card for my friend.
A message from my friend
Cool connections.
What’s in and out of my control?
Appreciating strengths.
Star strengths.
Staying Well podium.
Make a Glitter Jar.
Make a Coping Well Spinner.
Awards ceremony.
Brain-dump page.
Bibliography
About the author
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. She 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, and 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.
Summary
Grounded in wellbeing and transition research, this book contains guidance, prompts and bonus material to help the facilitator bring out the best experience for the child using the Staying Well Activity Book. Every page in the activity book has a corresponding page in the guide for the user to refer to when delivering the material.
