P6/7 took part in a mental health play workshop today with Joe from Tamhi Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues. They learnt four different games that allowed the kids to look at their emotions, friendships, problems and solutions. They were taught how to deliver the lessons to a class and then had the opportunity to do this with P4/5.
Joe said he was amazed by the group today and he thought they did brilliantly.
Four children in particular showed great leadership skills - JACK, JOSIAH, IAN and ELLIE! Well done!
Really enjoyed this workshop tonight.
I delivered a workshop for Rathcoole FC back in February and was asked could I do a similar workshop for the local band.
100% why not, a band is a team just like football.
I adjusted the workshop slightly to make it more community focused and used "The Boat" exercise to talk through how we all are in the same boat when it comes to things that cause:
Calm waters
Chopy watersb
Storms
The importance of Guidance and Support from things like faith, family, positive role models (Lighthouse) can get you through hard times
Support Floats represent the mental health services that are there IF we need them.
Anchor 
is the most important thing that gives us stability and structure and purpose. Family tends to be the main thing.
We had so much honesty in the room with inspirational stories of challenging times and better places thanks to support.
Almost unanimously we agreed the most important thing when it comes to mental health is connection. If we all look out for each other we have better chance of getting through things.
1st rate engagement, contribution and inspirational stories 
It was something slightly different outside typical sports delivery, and it was really enjoyable. #mentalhealthawareness
April is Stress Awareness Month, and this year's theme is 'Little By Little, A Little Becomes A Lot'. This is the idea that small consistent actions each day contribute to overall well-being as a cumulative effect.
Here are some useful resources from stress.org.uk and some provided by Tamhi Tackling Awareness of Mental Health Issues
Absolutely phenomenal Stand by Me Ball in Balmoral tonight in aid of TAMHI.
Wow just wow
Thank you to the organisers and Inspired MemoriesRobert King for nominating us for this event.
Great to see Northern Ireland Women's Football Association adding TAMHI to their gear.
Class from Northern Ireland Women's Football Association and Sports Mental Health NI -Suicide Prevention Offering Recovery Through Sport
Farewell to the outstanding young leaders Strangford College
They just completely smashed their Spring into Wellbeing programme delivering Relationships Goals and Fill your bucket (Self Care) to over 100 year 8 pupils.
Honestly I sat and watched, not being lazy, just in absolute awe of how from start to finish these guys where in full control.
Some amazing feedback and looking forward to the new cohort next year 
Great to see clubs supporting us in fundraising helping us to reach more people to Shape, Change and Save Lives.
Join us on Saturday 11th May for the second year of our Hope Walk 
We will be gathering at 4.15am at Ardtole and making our way round the road and back up in time for sunrise.
Anyone who attended last year no doubt will agree it’s a special event 
£10 donation to take part with all monies going to TAMHI
Great chat today with Gerry and Jordan from bespoke barbers.
Jordan is running the marathon for Tamhi and both the lads are interested in some training with ourselves and other Barber shops (place were some men open up).
The 2 inspirational lads open there 3rd barbershop this month and to top it all there 1st day takings there donating to TAMHI #RESPECT#BESPOKE#TAMHIFAMILY
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