Prioritising wellbeing has never been more important. Wellbeing encompasses physical, mental, and emotional health, and is essential for leading a fulfilling and balanced life. For children, particularly those with neurodiverse needs, access to comprehensive wellbeing resources and support can make a significant difference in their development and overall happiness. At Reset Moves, we are dedicated to providing a proactive tool and resources that promote holistic wellbeing for all students.
Physical Wellbeing
Physical wellbeing is essential for children’s growth, development, and overall health. Reset Moves supports schools, therapy services, parents, carers in promoting physical activity and healthy habits through its innovative app. By offering engaging and fun movement-based activities, Reset Moves encourages children to stay active throughout the day. The app provides a range of easy-to-follow interventions that can be seamlessly integrated into daily routines to suit any context, promote physical activity, and support positive wellbeing outcomes. Reset Moves empowers schools, teachers, carers, therapists and families with the tools they need to support their children’s physical wellbeing and cultivate lifelong healthy habits.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing involves emotional health, cognitive function, and the ability to cope with stress and challenges. It is fundamental for positive learning outcomes and overall life satisfaction. Here are some resources and approaches to support mental wellbeing in children:
Mindfulness and Meditation
In Australia, several services help children develop mindfulness and meditation skills for better mental and emotional wellbeing. Smiling Mind offers a free app with guided meditations for various age groups and an education program for schools. The Mind Room provides workshops and courses for children and families. Calm Kids Central offers online resources for managing anxiety. Headspace includes mindfulness programs in their mental health services. Meditation Capsules and ZenKids offer playful, engaging mindfulness activities, while Yoga Tools for Schools and Mindful Schools integrate mindfulness into educational settings. These resources collectively support children in managing stress and enhancing focus.
Counselling and Psychological Support
In Australia, several services provide urgent mental health help for children, ensuring timely support and intervention during crises. The Kids Helpline is a critical resource, offering 24/7 confidential counselling via phone, web chat, and email for children and young people aged 5 to 25. Headspace centres across the country offer tailored mental health support for young people aged 12 to 25, including counselling, group programs, and online support. The National Suicide Call Back Service provides immediate telephone counselling for children and adolescents experiencing suicidal thoughts. Additionally, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in various states offer specialised care for young people with severe and complex mental health issues, providing both urgent and ongoing support. These services work collectively to ensure that children and their families have access to the necessary resources during critical times.
Emotional Wellbeing
Emotional wellbeing is about understanding, managing, and expressing emotions in a healthy way. It is closely linked to mental health and overall happiness. Here are some resources and strategies to promote emotional wellbeing in children:
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
In Australia, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) services play a vital role in fostering the emotional and social development of children and adolescents. Programs such as Be You, provide comprehensive mental health and wellbeing frameworks for schools and early learning services. Be You offers resources, training, and support to educators to help them integrate SEL into their daily routines, promoting resilience, emotional regulation, and positive social interactions among students. Another significant initiative is the MindMatters program, tailored for secondary schools, which focuses on creating a positive school culture and addressing mental health issues. These services collectively support the holistic development of young Australians, equipping them with essential skills to navigate their social and emotional worlds effectively.
Purpose and Meaning
A sense of purpose and meaning is essential for overall wellbeing, involving goal-setting, pursuing passions, and feeling valued. Here are some strategies to help children find purpose:
Goal Setting
Teaching children to set and achieve personal goals provides direction, promotes effort and a sense of accomplishment. Schools can offer workshops, coaching sessions, and resources like templates and trackers, encouraging both short-term and long-term goals to maintain motivation and focus.
Passion Projects
Allowing children to explore their interests fosters engagement and purpose. Schools and families can support this through clubs, electives, and independent projects, providing planning guides, materials, and teacher or student mentorship.
Community Service
Participating in community service offers a sense of fulfillment by contributing to the greater good. Schools and families can organise service-learning programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local charities, enhancing these initiatives with planning guides, reflection activities, and recognition programs.
The Role of Reset Moves in Supporting Wellbeing
Our app offers a range of activities and resources designed to promote physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing. By integrating movement-based learning and collaborative activities into the curriculum, Reset Moves helps students develop the skills and habits needed for a healthy and balanced life.
Movement-Based Learning
Reset Moves incorporates movement-based activities that promote physical health and cognitive development. These activities are designed to be fun and engaging, encouraging students to stay active and focused throughout the school day, at home or during therapy sessions. Whether it’s a quick movement break, building connection through a versus option or a structured exercise routine through a timed intervention, Reset Moves provides easy-to-follow activities that can be seamlessly integrated into any environment.
Promoting wellbeing is essential for the holistic development and success of students. By providing comprehensive wellbeing resources and support, we can create environments where all children feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. At Reset Moves, we are dedicated to empowering educators, carers, therapists and families with a proactive tool and resources needed to foster holistic wellbeing. Together, we can build a brighter future where every child has the opportunity to lead a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling life – And have a lot of fun along the way
