I’ve designed a child-friendly format of the #polyvagaltheory to help young people understand stress responses and identify ways to self-soothe. ✍🏽 @WeCYPnurses - what do you think? 😌 (Designed for the @TreehouseUnit - please contact the ward for permission before use)
@thepaedsnurse @WeCYPnurses @TreehouseUnit @BeckyPlatt3 @starlight_uk @nahpsofficial @StockportNHS @LLaurajwalsh @KathEvans2 @joan_myers @Nicki_Kilheeney @YoungMindsUK @CYPACF This is wonderful, great work 💫💚
@thepaedsnurse @WeCYPnurses @TreehouseUnit @BeckyPlatt3 @starlight_uk @nahpsofficial @StockportNHS @LLaurajwalsh @KathEvans2 @joan_myers @Nicki_Kilheeney @YoungMindsUK @CYPACF The use of the rollercoaster and the relatable vocabulary makes this version of the polyvagal theory a great resource for all.
@thepaedsnurse @WeCYPnurses @TreehouseUnit @BeckyPlatt3 @starlight_uk @nahpsofficial @StockportNHS @LLaurajwalsh @KathEvans2 @joan_myers @Nicki_Kilheeney @YoungMindsUK @CYPACF Deactivation could include more calming box with fidget toys, stress all, doodle colouring etc. Take out profession help and put a second box for if self help not working..to inc: professional help or help/crisis line. On way up indicate at every stage to try descalation.
@thepaedsnurse @TreehouseUnit @WeCYPnurses @BeckyPlatt3 @starlight_uk @nahpsofficial @StockportNHS @LLaurajwalsh @KathEvans2 @joan_myers @Nicki_Kilheeney @YoungMindsUK @CYPACF @TreehouseUnit what an amazing resource, thanks for sharing