08/08/2022
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I work with Young People, both in education and privately, acting in Counselling and Pastoral Support roles.
I have created positive affirmation bracelets and charms in the hope that we can encourage positive Mental Health.
Having seen the number of young people with mental health challenges increase during the Covid-19 lockdown periods, the bracelets have helped to encourage these beautiful humans to reach milestones through positive affirmation, in their paths to better mental health. The self-care charm plus a charm with number of weeks/months added together shows this achievement.
Mental health challenges increase reduced concentration, isolation, lack of confidence and in many cases, self harm in teenagers, and adults alike.
So, why did I chose a bracelet to emphasise positive affirmation? Well, the arm is a common place for people to self-harm. I chose to attempt to change that negative space, into seeing something positive and creating a reference point in their journey to positive mental health.
The charms were not created for self-harm in isolation, but for self-care in general. Self-Care includes maintenance of our physical, mental and emotional health. The range of thoughts emphasised through our charms demonstrates positivity through reference.
I hope that having a reference point on a persons wrist, and seeing a charm that demonstrates the positive drive out of your struggle, or a milestone that you have achieved during that process, you can demonstrate pride in your journey and thereby helping you to maintain your path to positive mental health.
There is always someone out there willing to listen. All you need to do is talk.
Hope you all have a good day! 💜
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