Kelly Green

Passionate about #wellbeing. Working to promote good health & #happiness. Work closely with & @facts4life_org

[Kelly Green @KellyGreenHappy]

#kindness

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Doing good feels good. Join us for Altruistic August and help create a happier and kinder world 💕🌍

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[Dr. Bryan Pearlman #MaslowBeforeBloom @DrP_Principal]

What Is A Ruckus?
My secretary called and said there was a ruckus in the front hallway. I was really excited to see what was going on. I wanted to know what a ruckus was. I learned that a ruckus was a small boy I hadn’t net yet. The ruckus was ripping our bulletin board off the wall, knocking over a table and cursing.

He turned around & said, “What the F--- are you looking at?” He continued, “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” I responded with, “You seem to be upset. What do you need? How can I help?” He moved a step closer to me and said, “Are you deaf, too? I just said you’re fat, bald, and stupid.”

My response was, “I heard you just fine. Now I really can tell you are upset. What do you need? How can I help you?” He started crying while re-stating for the 3rd time (in case I missed the other two times), “You’re fat, bald, and stupid.” He then said, “I hate this stupid school; I don’t know why I’m here. I don’t know where my mom is. I hate my foster family.“

He reached his arms out. I asked if he needed a hug and he nodded. I then asked if he wanted to go to my office. He nodded. I let him know that “Dr. P” is here if he needs anything. He sat at my table and put his head down.

He looked me in the eyes and said, “Dr. P, I’m very sorry for everything that I did. I just miss my mom.” I responded by telling him that I appreciate his apology and that I accept it. He then said, “I am also really sorry for calling you those mean things. I didn’t mean it.”

We brainstormed some ideas of what he could do in the future if he was having a tough day. He suggested that he could ask to get a drink, ask for help, or just put his head down. I let him know that these are great strategies. I added that he could always ask to see the counselor or me.

We then discussed how he could be on the lookout for signs that he was getting upset, frustrated, angry, or agitated. He said that he sometimes started to clinch his fists and his breathing changed. I told him that those were good signs and that the body often gives us signs that we are starting to get upset. We both agreed that it was so important to listen to our bodies.

He asked if he could get his backpack and coat. I thought that was an unusual request for 10 a.m. I asked him why he would need his backpack and coat. He replied, “Because I’m going to get suspended like I did at my last school.” I let him know that there may be another plan. He scrunched his face and looked puzzled.

I asked, “How do you think you could fix what you did this morning?” He thought about it for a minute or so and responded with, “I can pick-up what I threw and fix anything that I broke.” I let him know that this seemed like a good plan. He picked up the items that he threw and helped put the bulletin board back on the wall.

I went over the plan for the next time and we made sure he knew what to do in case he got upset, frustrated, angry or agitated again. I said, “Since we’ve agreed on the plan, let’s shake on it to make it official.” He reached out his hand and shook mine. I let him know that he could go back to class. He picked up his bookbag and his jacket and started off to his class. I called his teacher to let him know that he was on his way. His teacher was so happy to welcome him back to class. I never had another problem with him.

A teacher stopped by later that day. She couldn’t understand why he wasn’t suspended. “He called you fat, bald, and stupid.” My response was that it never was about me. I then asked the teacher if any of the comments were false. She looked at me like I was crazy. I let her know that I am fat and bald. Those were both true statements. I also argued that stupid is a relative term. She didn’t like my answer.

How do you deal with colleagues who are fixed mindset, focused on punitive methods or who believe that alternatives to suspensions equate to being soft on discipline?

From the book “Maslow Before Bloom: Basic Human Needs Before Academics”
(https://t.co/IsFQnYpsnh)

[Martin Lewis @MartinSLewis]

It's
6yrs since we started seeing mass proliferation of scam ads
5yrs since I sued Facebook.
4yrs since they settled (for £3m to charity).
4yrs since the online harms white paper (still not law)
18mth since they agreed to inc scams in it.
1 day since first deep fake scam ad I've seen

Yet we've still
NO proper laws
NO proper regulation
NO proper fines for big tech who get paid to publish these criminal ads
NO mention of when things will improve
NO sign of the promised online advertising programme to help

It isn't good enough. Vulnerable people are being scammed, lifes are being ruined, and people are totally unprotected.

[Katie Coleman @kaydaustin]

Last year, I was offered a job even after disclosing a stage IV cancer diagnosis. Highlighting the very best of workplace acceptance and culture.

But today, my husband unexpectedly had a job offer rescinded after letting the company know he may need 2 days off, a month after starting to help me recover from a possible minor surgery.

We’re both software engineers and both companies are in the healthcare space. The response he received highlights the discrimination that not only many patients face but also their caregivers.

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t disheartened and frustrated by their response. When faced with the choice, be company A not company B.

We’ve faced bigger hurdles and come out on top, so on we go.

In other news, if anyone is looking to hire a talented software engineer w/experience in healthcare. I know a guy 😉

Here’s a photo of us on my birthday this year. We celebrated with a hackathon building tools/apps for cancer patients. Yes, that was my actual birthday request. Things get real nerdy around here.

[Bricks2Learn @bricks2learn]

To order, please visit our little brick shop 🙃
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[Bricks2Learn @bricks2learn]

***SINGLE DAY TRAINING 4 PLACES LEFT***
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#teachertwitter #LEGOclub #SEND #Primaryed

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

@petekirby60 Thanks for sharing @petekirby60, we're really proud of you!

You've made a monumental impact on our efforts to meet the health needs of #children.

Thanks to you & @KellyGreenHappy, countless teachers are trained to deliver our health education using the resources you created.

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

@KellyGreenHappy Thank you for sharing @KellyGreenHappy - and for all your trailblazing work at Facts4Life!

Alongside @petekirby60, you've been instrumental in our endeavours to help children understand and manage their health as our trainer and curriculum developer.

[Kelly Green @KellyGreenHappy]

What will you choose to focus on? 🤔❤️ #happiness #Wellbeing

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

What you choose to focus on will grow 🪴

Image: https://t.co/iJLy1fE9BR

[happiness.com @Happinesscampus]

The mindful nature of bird watching makes it a healing hobby. 🐦🦉😃From reduced stress to moments of awe, discover 7 key mental health benefits of bird watching. #birding
https://t.co/m9ILsTCXY3

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

We feel most connected to others when we feel heard and appreciated 💕

@DrRadhaModgil #MeaningfulMay

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Meaningful May - Day 25: Ask someone else what matters most to them and why https://t.co/QObG6cjVZu #MeaningfulMay

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

We're honoured to have our directors featured as thought leaders, alongside the incredible Nobel Prize Winner Dr John C Mather, in @ResearchFeature's latest issue.

Check out Hugh and John's interview about Facts4Life in this amazing issue!

https://t.co/yGyTUJSyD6

[Kelly Green @KellyGreenHappy]

Really pleased with this article explaining what we do through our @facts4life_org work #healthandwellness #education #wellbeing

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

👇Read our #healtheducation article below!

https://t.co/u0zUEUzo17

[Kelly Green @KellyGreenHappy]

#valueseducation #hopeforthefuture ❤️

[VbE Zone @vbezone]

We had a very successful conference about the Values-based Curriculum on Friday. Thanks to all the amazing speakers who helped make the conference so impactful!

Free resources for the Values-based Curriculum are available here:
https://t.co/dtggxsoCLC

#vbezone #valueseducation

[Bricks2Learn @bricks2learn]

ONLY 5 SPACES LEFT!!
Click here to book:
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#LEGO #TheraBuild #SENDCO #Pastoral #Wellbeing

[Kelly Green @KellyGreenHappy]

Just saw this on Facebook and thought how fitting in light of the #hopeful #loving sentiments of the @vbezone conference today ❤️ @NeilHawkes 😊

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

Mental Heath Awareness Week 2023 is live!

Running 15-21 May, #ToHelpWithMyAnxiety is this year's theme.

Download your free mental health activity mat for children here: https://t.co/AWOGS5pj7x

It's a free resource to help you teach children about this mental health condition.

[Facts4Life @Facts4Life]

We're supporting @mentalhealth during #mentalhealthawarenessweek.

Download your free mental health activity mat for children here: https://t.co/AWOGS5pj7x

This year's theme is #ToHelpWithMyAnxiety.

Your free resource helps teach children about this mental health condition.

[Bricks2Learn @bricks2learn]

Take away all the LEGO® bricks and a Thera-Build® Activity folder.

Suitable for anyone working with children.

If you wish to join us for a playful day of LEGO® activities, please click here to book:

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#mentalhealth #therapeuticplay #LEGO #Therabuild