7 Quick Wins: Supporting the Child Who Shuts Down
When a child shuts down it can feel impossible to reach them, and just as hard to know whether to give space, step in, or wait it out. In this 7 Quick Wins session, Ian Hunkin shares seven practical strategies you can try straight away, whatever your role. — 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗳𝗳: Resources: / pookyh Speaking: https://www.pookyknightsmith.com/spea... Online Courses: https://pooky-knightsmith-s-school.te... Newsletter: https://substack.com/profile/94569808... Instagram: / pookyh LinkedIn: / pooky Facebook: / pookyknightsmithmentalhealth Website: https://www.pookyknightsmith.com

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