We all know that life can have its ups & downs, so it is essential that we look after our mental wellbeing to ensure we’re able to navigate difficult situations with awareness & resilience. Humanimal Trust has teamed up with Rest Easy Method to create a number of downloadable resources, aimed at supporting young people in recognising and managing their emotional wellbeing, and that of others, across species.
Jo Blake, Development Manager at Humanimal Trust comments,
'Emotional wellbeing and resilience affect us all, and it's really important to be able to recognise our own feelings and support ourselves and others in challenging situations, developing abilities to empathise with other individuals. Everyone communicates and feels things differently, and being able to better understand how another individual may be feeling, regardless of their species, empowers us to behave appropriately and be better equipped to support others too.'
The Rest Easy Method helps people to develop their emotional intelligence & encourage them to feel mentally well by offering practical tools for managing negative thoughts & feelings until they pass. The method uses the principles of mindfulness, positive psychology, DBT & life coaching to provide simple techniques for recognising uncomfortable emotions in ourselves and in others. It teaches the ability to let go of unwanted thoughts & replace them with more positive, empowering ones, as well as considering how to support others.
Emily Gearing, founder of Rest Easy Method adds,
'Having a healthy, balanced mindset provides the platform for solution-based thinking which reduces stress, anxiety & low mood. The self-help resources we’ve developed are designed to help you reflect on the positives in life & encourage you to be more present in the moment. We hope you enjoy using them and they bring you peace of mind.'
To download the activity sheets please click here