Kooth - December Monthly Update

How did we get here?? Christmas is, once again, just around the corner and for a lot of people this is an exciting and positive time of the year, hopefully lots of us will get to enjoy it with friends and family in a way that we were unable to last year. What can't be ignored, however, is that Christmas is not the best time of year for everybody and some people find it both lonely and challenging for a variety of reasons. At Christmas time it would be nice to think everyone had access to support should they need it. Kooth.com is here to help throughout December and is also available across the Christmas period offering Free, Safe and Anonymous Wellbeing Support for any Young Person whatever their concerns or worries. 

We have recently launched a Parents and Carers Resource Pack, this has been created to support all parents and carers when helping Young People dealing with their Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing, as well as explaining about our service and how Young People can access and use it. Our new Parent and Carer Resources can be found here. 

Our Service is available to support Young People aged 11-25 across Newcastle and Gateshead. The Kooth website is available 24/7, 365 days of the year, giving Young People access to articles, discussion boards, peer to peer support and self-help activities, alongside the opportunity to contribute to all parts of the site. Young People can also speak, via text based chat, with one of our online counsellors or emotional wellbeing practitioners between 12 noon and 10pm Monday-Friday and between 6pm and 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. 

Sometimes our chat service times are subject to change during the holiday period, please see below our online chat availability over Christmas and New Year, please find online versions of this resource here:

Please also see below our 'What's on Kooth in December?' resource which highlights some of the discussion boards and live forums that can be accessed on the site during the month of December. If you wish to use or share this resource please find a number of versions of it here. 

Key Events for December

Here are some key dates in December

Christmas Eve - 24th Dec

#ChristmasEve #ChristmasEve21

Christmas Day - 25th Dec 
#Christmas #HappyChristmas #MerryChristmas 

Resources

Kooth is still here during the holiday period. 

Access free, confidential and anonymous support whenever you need. #YouAreNotAlone #Christmas21
 
Christmas can be a lonely time for some people. If you or someone you know is struggling and want to talk about what’s on your mind - Kooth is available during the holiday season. We’re still here for you! 

Interested in finding out what’s on Kooth this December? Try our discussion boards and join the conversation! 

What Have You Learnt This Year?

News: Charity Run Is A Tale Of Loving Friends

Sharks Soon To Have A Superhighway!

Kooth Podcasts

Busting Myths For Movember

How to Build Self-Confidence

(These are available on both Spotify and Apple Music by searching Kooth Podcast I have included a digital poster in this newsletter here to support with promoting these on social media,etc.) 

Please find here a link to our Kooth Sign Up Guide should you wish to support any young people with gaining access to our online community.

Our offer of staff training, YPs Presentations and School Assemblies is still very much available. As well as our virtual offer, we are now delighted to also be able to offer face to face sessions again, if you are interested in booking any kind of support please do get in touch with me by replying to this email. There is a short video here to show you what we are able to offer.