Pooky Ponders – Big Questions with Brilliant People
Informal but informative.... Dr Pooky Knightsmith explores questions related to mental health and special needs. Sometimes it's deep, sometimes it's funny, it will always make you think...
Pooky Ponders – Big Questions with Brilliant People
How to be an Adult Who Makes Children Feel Safe
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Dr Pooky Knightsmith
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Season 9
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Episode 2
In this episode, I consider what ‘safe adults’ are and why our children need adults who make them feel safe. We explore 5Cs as a framework and springboard:
- Calm
- Consistent
- Communications
- Connection
- Curiosity
LINKS
If today’s episode piqued your interest, you might be interested in the following:
- GUIDE: How to Listen So Children Will Talk
- VLOG: Why We Need to Love, Listen & Laugh
- GUIDE: Getting to Why - Ideas for Asking and Listening
- PODCAST: How can we build effective learning relationships with every student? | Kevin Hewitson
- BITESIZE CPD: How to be a Safe Adult - slides and resources so you can teach the ideas in this podcast to your team
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