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Dr Bear
Aug 1, 20221 min read
How to support struggling students
Join Dr Bear and Jez for the latest minisode of our youmatter series! This week, they discuss how to support pupils who are struggling.
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Dr Bear
Jul 25, 20221 min read
How to effectively use wellbeing data in schools
Navigating wellbeing data can be overwhelming. youHQ platform directors Jez and Dr Bear as they chat about how to best use this data.
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Dr Bear
Jul 15, 20223 min read
Should mindfulness be applied in school settings?
Dr Bear analyses the recent reports surrounding the 2016-17 study on mindfulness. He discusses its place within larger wellbeing support.
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Jez Belas
Jul 13, 20224 min read
The Power of Self-Care
In this 'Power of...' blog, Jez discusses the idea of self-care. He reflects on his experiences with self-care as a teacher and as a father.
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Dr Bear
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Teacher Wellbeing: How can you look after yourself as a teacher?
Teaching can be a very demanding role, focused on others and their needs. Dr Bear discusses how teachers can prioritise their own wellbeing.
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Dr Oliver Belas
Jun 28, 20224 min read
Keeping on keeping on
Following our recent post on 'The Power of Movement', Dr Oli Belas discusses his relationship with sport and exercise from childhood to now.
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Jez Belas
Jun 14, 20221 min read
Become Inspired with Svava Sigbertsdottir
Jez speaks to creator of 'The Viking Method' and successful Personal Trainer, Svava Sigbertsdottir. They talk about her values, views on...
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Jez Belas
May 30, 20221 min read
Become Inspired: Values, Goals & Life Lessons with Chris Tremlett
Become Inspired is back for Series 4! Join Jez in conversation with ex-England Cricketer Chris Tremlett. The duo discuss...
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Jez Belas
May 25, 20224 min read
The Power of Movement
Movement, be it a gentle walk taken regularly or CrossFit, has untold benefits on our mental health, physical health, and cognitive function
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Dr Bear
May 8, 20222 min read
Loneliness and the little steps to prevent it
Dr Bear discusses Loneliness and its effects on emotional and mental health. He breaks down loneliness into aspects and offers tips to help.
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Jez Belas
May 4, 20223 min read
The Power of Empathy
Jez discusses empathy, how it relates to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and how we can practise it to create an empathic school environment.
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Dr Bear
Jan 27, 20222 min read
New Year, New Me?
The new year brings with it a host of clichés around transformation, change, reinvention, and new beginnings. Inherently there’s nothing...
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Jon Ford
Dec 23, 20213 min read
Why you should measure student wellbeing this new year
Since 2020, the lives of teachers and students have changed in ways beyond our imagination. The pandemic and its wide-ranging shockwaves...
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Sophie B
Dec 16, 20214 min read
New Year's Resolutions - should teachers set them?
Around 1 in 5 make new year's resolutions. What are the pros vs the cons, especially for teachers & key workers, and how can they work well?
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Sophie B
Nov 10, 20211 min read
Join us at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Conference
We’re thrilled to announce that youHQ founders Jon Ford and Jez Belas will be appearing and leading a session at Optimus Education’s...
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Dr Bear
Nov 2, 20214 min read
Counselling or Therapy? Who to see when you need mental health support
Navigating the complexities and routes of the mental health world can be confusing, stressful, and a real challenge to understand. For...
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Jon Ford
Oct 21, 20211 min read
T&Cs - 'Win a 12-month FREE subscription to youHQ' Competition
youHQ Competition T&Cs This competition is being held by Life on Time Ltd and is not endorsed and/or sponsored by Facebook, Instagram or...
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Dr Bear
Sep 22, 20213 min read
Should schools adopt the new Education Staff Wellbeing Charter?
The Education Staff Wellbeing Charter is a government initiative, aimed at improving wellbeing. Is it useful? A psychologist investigates.
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Dr Bear
Sep 14, 20212 min read
Teacher and Staff Wellbeing: is time off the answer?
Over the last 18 months, teacher and staff wellbeing has come under the spotlight due to the considerable pressure, change and uncertainty..
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Jon Ford
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Unhook from unhelpful thoughts
Unhook from unhelpful thoughts with this 5 min podcast
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