1. The Human Toolbox™
Lindy Wheeler

2. What is The Human Toolbox™️
8-module Wellbeing Programme
Neuroscience based
Person-centred
Promotes self-awareness, self-care and self-regulation
Simple, visual and engaging
Suitable for a whole school approach to mental, physical and emotional wellbeing
Suitable for student, staff and parent groups

3. The Human Toolbox™️ Programme can be delivered by:
Teachers
Teaching/Classroom Assistants
Pastoral staff
School nurse
School counsellor
Youth workers
Social workers
Health professionals

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We all have to learn how to deal with FEELINGS
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Or we EXPLODE with rage and hurt others!
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Or IMPLODE with anxiety and feel broken inside
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Or we worry and overthink!
Can anyone relate to this?
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Sometimes we do both!
Can anyone relate to this?
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And sometimes we feel so stressed we can’t think at all!
We start to feel wired.. Alert… anxious
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10. Strategies for EXPLODERS…
Take more time to THINK before you REACT.
Step back – BREATHE and give your THINKING brain time to work. It takes practice but you CAN do it.
Tell others you NEED time to THINK.
Don’t be rushed!
Give yourself TIME for your THINKING brain to kick in. Don’t be rushed into things.
It’s ok to say to people that you need time to THINK.
Step out of difficult situations and BREATHE.
Facilitator note: This is a good time to introduce diaphragmatic breathing. You will find instructions for this in the Resource and Worksheet Section.
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11. Strategies for IMPLODERS…
You need to take more time to FEEL.
Try to take some ACTION (ask for help!)
OVERTHINKING is exhausting. Give yourself a break.
SHARE your thoughts with others... it may give you some RESPITE.
You don’t have to carry it all alone!!
If you are an IMPLODER you need to get in touch with your FEELINGS.
Rather than OVERTHINKING try to stay in the present moment. Focus on your senses. What are you seeing, smelling, tasting, touching and hearing? This is called Mindfulness.
Mindfulness is another name for meditation and it simply means being in the moment, rather than thinking about the past or worrying about the future you give your brain a rest by just focusing on what’s happening RIGHT NOW!
Facilitator: There are some simple Mindfulness exercises in the Resource section.
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Breathing is brilliant …..
belly breathing will quickly calm you down
paying attention to your breathing gives your brain a rest
stops the flow of stress chemicals
lowers heart rate and blood pressure
Learning to do diaphragmatic (belly) breathing is essential to stress relief. (Do a demo here)
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Exercise is excellent …..
creates endorphin, dopamine and seratonin
keeps your body fit
is good for your heart and lungs
makes you feel and look GREAT
You already know the power of exercise… you’re already keen runners so you’ve already experienced the endorphin rush. You also get a lovely boost of vitamin D which boosts your seratonin by being outdoors, and a hit of dopamine if you break your personal best!
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Be outside in nature..
Walk or run in the fresh air
Be among trees and flowers
Walk barefoot on grass
Try mindful walking
Grow something…
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15. Practitioner Training
If you have further questions or you would like to know more about practitioner training please don’t hesitate to contact me through my website at www. lindywheeler.co.uk.
Lindy Wheeler, MBACP (Accred.) FRSA
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