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This time of year can be challenging, the winter nights and changes in weather can make everything seem a little harder. It is not uncommon for a feeling of deflation to settle in, but rest assured you are not alone. The last few years have caused much uncertainty, and affected people in different ways.
Please feel free to reach out to any of the mentioned services in this month's newsletter.

Our Brilliant Parents/Hillingdon page has lots of relevant links to services in the borough and do remember our Hillingdon Facebook page. We would love you to get involved.

In this month's newsletter;

Information from SORTED on Gasmask bongs
ARCH Addiction Recovery Community Hillingdon
CAMHS Child Adolescence Mental Health Services: What can a stress response in a child look like?
The Lift Someone Out of Loneliness Campaign
International Women's Day event at the Beck Theatre
Our CEO, Meave Darroux was live again with Angie Greaves from Smooth FM.

Let us know what you are looking for and we will do our best to connect you.

SORTED

AXIS and SORTED in Hillingdon have made us aware of a growing trend among young people using a gasmask bong to inhale THC oil. Gas mask bongs, are also known as gas mask steamrollers or oxygen mask bongs. They are popular around festivals and have a reputation for providing quick and powerful highs.
If you are concerned about your child's drug use, please get in touch with SORTED directly on 01895 250 721.

SORTED, is a confidential service for 11 to 25-year-olds in Hillingdon who are experiencing a drug or alcohol-related problem.

SORTED also offer an informal personal appointment system and support and advice to family members and friends.

If you're ready to speak to someone and tell them what the problem is, call SORTED on 01895 250721.

ARCH Hillingdon

If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, ARCH is a free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon.

ARCH offers a range of treatments for adults and young people who are local residents or have a GP in the borough of Hillingdon.

ARCH work with individuals at any stage of their problem and provide a single point of access to assessment and treatment, for drug or alcohol problems.

Many people turn to drink or drugs as a way of dealing with negative feelings, such as depression, stress, trauma or anxiety. We recognise the importance of providing treatment for both the substance misuse problem, as well as any associated emotional / mental health issues.

ARCH website

Children Adolescence Mental Health Services

From CAMHS.
You can see the full Post here

THE POTENTIAL STRESS RESPONSES OF KIDS IN A CLASSROOM SETTING

The fight, flight or freeze response, sometimes referred to as the stress response, comes from the part of our brain called the Amygdala.

All of us will have different situations that can trigger these responses and the severity of our reactions will vary too.

In a classroom setting, the 3 responses to stress have all evolved from the need to keep safe.

It is important to remember that if a child has encountered a stressful experience previously, they may be reacting to the association between something else.

The reaction may appear to have come completely out of the blue, but something has triggered their behaviour.

What can we do as parents, to understand what may be triggering our children and young people?

Useful resource - TED Talks video:
How to raise kids who can overcome anxiety

Lift Someone Out of Loneliness

Loneliness is an issue that can affect us all, young or old, at any point in our lives. We might live in a busy city or a rural location, on our own or with others and still feel isolated.

You should not blame yourself for feeling like you are struggling, now or at any other time.

Follow the link to find out more:
Loneliness - Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

International Women's Day

#BreakTheBias

This year, International Women's Day will be celebrated in Hillingdon at the Beck Theatre in Hayes, on March 8th 2022.

Everyone is welcome and there are an array of activities planned which you will receive after registering.

Brilliant Parents will be there, so do stop by and say hello!

You can attend the event in person, or online as it will be streamed live on the day. To register please see the relevant link depending on how you wish to attend.

Register here if you want to attend the Beck Theatre:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-person-hillingdon-international-womens-day-2022-tickets-257850827767 -

Register here if you want to stream the event live:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-hillingdon-international-womens-day-2022-tickets-264150179297

Brilliant Parents on InstaLive

Meave Darroux our CEO, has been talking once again with Angie Greaves from Smooth FM on an Instagram Live. This month focussing on the letters E for Environment, J for Judgement and K for Knowledge. Well worth a watch, check it out here

The Alternative A-Z of Being a Brilliant Parent!

Our Brilliant Parents/Hillingdon page has lots of relevant links to services in the borough and do remember our Hillingdon Facebook page. We would love you to get involved. In this month's newsletter;

SORTED

Our Brilliant Parents/Hillingdon page has lots of relevant links to services in the borough and do remember our Hillingdon Facebook page. We would love you to get involved.

In this month's newsletter;