This set contains two activity books and a practical guide for use with children aged 6-12 and is designed to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research, wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond, both for the child and the supporting adult.
The activity books normalise mixed feelings, introducing children to mindful and creative activities to allow them to be an active participant in their move. They are full of valuable strategies and top tips to boost wellbeing as children move through departure, arrival and settling in. The guide is designed to build the adult's confidence in responding to questions and contains key points to consider, examples responses and the theory behind the activities.
The set includes:
Leaving Well Activity Book helps kids to reflect on how they feel about the move, to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life.
Arriving Well Activity Book can be used on its own or following on from Leaving Well and continues to move through this process, preparing the child for settling into a new country.
Moving On Facilitator's Guide offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider, examples of 'what you could say', as well as explaining the theory behind the activities.
Inspired by research, this invaluable resource will help build confidence in children moving to a new country through fun and encouraging activities, while equipping teachers, practitioners and parents to support children on the move to leave and arrive well.
About the Author: Claire Holmes is Head of School Counselling at Tanglin Trust School, Singapore where she leads a team of counsellors who work across the whole school K-13. Claire's counselling modality is strength-based, empowering others to access their own inner wisdom and knowing. Her practice incorporates Expressive Therapies, Mindfulness and Solution-Focused interventions. In her role she teaches MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) to parents and staff.
