SNACK self-care tool
SNACK self-care tool
Sinead, Jigsaw clinician, runs through the SNACK tool for parents to look after their own mental health to support others.
It is always important for parents to take some time to look after themselves and their mental health. This is particularly so during times of increased stress. In this video Jigsaw clinician, Sinéad talks through an exercise that parents and guardians can use to help with coping during difficult times.
To learn more about self-care and how you can apply it, take or self-care course for parents here.
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