At the heart of everything Bounce Forward does is empowering ALL young people to be the very best they can be.
Communication, having a voice is central. Things that can get in the way include:
> Not understanding myself and my reactions
> Lack of self awareness meaning I cannot express myself in a way that others can understand
> Negative self-talk that says 'what I have to say is not valued
> Relying on inaccurate beliefs about what is possible
> Lack of hope and optimism about the future
Building psychological fitness, that is mental resilience and emotional wellbeing, is inclusive of all our differences, and seeing those differences as a strength.
Skills create the confidence and competence to navigate even the most difficult of situations, and then the magic can begin.
Our world has changed like never before. Health, economy, social structures and education are all playing catch up after a global pandemic, political turmoil and an economy that is unstable. The pace and scale of technological change is getting faster and our ability to absorb and define our worlds is more complex than ever before. For adults this is difficult to navigate, for children even greater.
We must act now and help them build life-long psychological skills.
Children's Mental Health Week 2024 is here 🤩
Every voice matters and we'll be highlighting that throughout the week. Keep an eye out for what we are up to 👀
#childrensmentalhealthweek #myvoicematters