Sacha Thornton

BSc Psychology. MSc Child Psychology. PGCert Low Intensity Psychological Interventions. CYP PWP. Trainee HI CBT therapist.

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Been quiet on here for a good while. A mix of starting a new trainee role in a brand new area, alongside completing a postgrad and having a 2 year old has been a tiring one!

Nice to be back though 😊

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Which affirmation might you use today? 💭

We can often get so caught up in our anxious thoughts that we forget we are able to challenge and change them!

Affirmations are great way to support this.

A thought is just a thought we don’t need to accept it💫

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Happy Saturday everyone 🤗🌸!

Hope you all have a wonderful, relaxed weekend - remember make time for you. Self care is of upmost importance 💫 x

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

What a lovely alternative to some self care tips for younger (and older) children 💫

(Fun fact about me: I am Disney mad 🤗)

#selfcare #mentalhealth #disney #selfcaretips #CAMHS

[Mind @MindCharity]

We applaud Meghan Markle for speaking out about her experiences of suicidal thoughts. We know that opening up in this way can be really difficult, but when high profile people talk about these experiences, it helps to break down the stigma around mental health issues. 1/3

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

What a wonderful resource 🌈

• Grounding is a technique used when in a state of heightened anxiety to help you stay in the present moment

(This is not my resource I just wanted to share as it is a wonderful adaptation to the 5,4,3,2,1 technique)

[The Charlie Waller Trust @CharlieWallerUK]

We proudly support #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

It's essential to help children and young people stay mentally well, equip them with tools to do so, and teach them to notice when things aren't feeling so good. This is why @CharlieWallerUK exists!

https://t.co/aUYBWklZJJ

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Maternity Leave certainly hasn't been what I thought it would be, however having 8 months with my little girl has been the best❤️

Today is my first KIT day at work, hoping attending the team meeting will help with my back to work anxieties 😬

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Great resource 🙌🏻

7 days, 7 positive tasks!

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

How the help your child adapt to wearing a mask.. some very helpful tips in this time of uncertainty and change #COVID #resources #tips #CAMHS #mentalhealth #CYPWP #PWP

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Some wonderful accessable tools available on this website covering a wide range of topics including anxiety, friendship building and anger management 📚 #MentalHealth #resources #tools #plantlovegrow #support

https://t.co/MunO2SG5dq

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

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[⭐️✨💙CAMHS Network💙✨⭐️ @CAMHSNetwork]

Happy Sunday ☀️☀️☀️❤️

[Place2Be @Place2Be]

Yesterday, @DHSCgovuk announced new funding for #mentalhealth charities, including @Place2Be. This announcement recognises the vitally important services that we continue to deliver across school communities during this challenging time.

Learn more: https://t.co/vzOquTqPxk

[We♥️CBT @WeHeartCBT]

Feeling anxious about Coronavirus? 🦠🙋🏼‍♀️ this poster provides young people with some advice on how they can reduce their feelings of anxiety and worry 🧠

Download using the link ⬇️
https://t.co/K0TP4DdHOS

#mentalhealth #Covid_19 #SelfCareSaturday #anxiety

[Philippa McGregor @Philippa1606]

Role modelling resilience could not be more important right now...our children pick up more than we realise ...I couldn’t agree more @SportingSuccess @MrsThorntonx

[YoungMinds @YoungMindsUK]

If you struggle with health anxiety or OCD, or the news is affecting your mental health in general, this article has lots of advice from experts that may help.

https://t.co/UXWaXs87wZ

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

@katb2610 These are the questions, I’m not a nurse but work within CAMHS in a primary care centre. I really feel for you guys. You need to look after yourselves x

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Wondering what other pregnant woman out there are doing about work? Arenwork supporting their self isolation? #coronavirus #pregnantwomen

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

@alanad875 Yeah it is, I don’t work front line - I work for CAMHS in a primary care centre, so just need to wait and see I guess! Hope you get sorted x

[Sacha Thornton @SachaThornton01]

Fabulous resource to help explain this to support your children with their worries around Coronavirus 🦠🩺 #coronavirus #worries #resources #CYP #CPWP

[Beyond Psychology @beyondpsych1]

Giving information and helping children talk about their worries (“what worries you about that?”) helps reduce anxiety. This document might help you explain the current situation and Coronavirus to your children.
https://t.co/Ncw51MbnIV

[Place2Be @Place2Be]

You can read all of our advice, and find more of our recommended resources, on our website 👉 https://t.co/iJcM8rAwDf #Coronavirus #covidー19uk