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Insights for connecting school, families and community around children’s emotional wellbeing.
Motional is committed to neuro-affirming practice. We've introduced our Neuro-affirming 'Always-Never' descriptors to validate all neurotypes in Snapshot and Groupshot completion, supporting a strengths-based approach that sees and values the whole child.
Discover how daily check-ins can transform classrooms by fostering Emotional Wellbeing, enhancing self-regulation, and creating a supportive environment where children feel safe, heard, and ready to learn
The Christmas season often brings joy and excitement, but for many children, it can be a time of anxiety, sadness, fear or emotional overwhelm. Often this is displayed outwardly and is a form of communication stemming from unmet needs or…
Thinking 'out loud' is a simple yet powerful strategy for supporting children’s Emotional Wellbeing. By bringing internal thoughts into the open, we can help both children and adults make sense of challenges and learning obstacles in a structured way
It is essential to remember that when we label or name our emotions, it helps to calm down the emotional activity in our brain.
Statistics indicate that over 25% of individuals with severe or profound intellectual disabilities may experience Mental Health challenges. We’ve been chatting to Dr Julie Calveley, Director of Nurturing Affective Care, to further enhance our knowledge in this area
Behind the classroom doors, many educators face immense stress and challenges that can take a toll on their mental health and overall wellbeing. Last year's Teacher Wellbeing Index sheds light on some alarming statistics regarding teacher stress and its consequences...
Jaak Panksepp is somewhat a hero to us all and his ground-breaking work has provided a foundation on which we have built part of Motional. He finished his career as Professor of Integrative Physiology & Neuroscience at Washington State University…
