Thatโs why Monkey Bob is such an important resource for anyone supporting children through challenging times.
๐ Follow @HelloMonkeyBob to learn more about helping children feel seen, heard, and understood.
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๐ Meet Monkey Bob ๐
Emotional support designed for little ones.
Monkey Bob is a warm, approachable character created to help young children (aged up to 7) talk about their feelings, especially when those feelings are big, messy, or hard to understand...
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Across the UK, @HelloMonkeyBob has been making a real impact, giving children the tools to express themselves and begin to heal.
We know that early support makes a huge difference.
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๐ข We're thrilled to announce some amazing news! Thanks to generous funding from Wilker, we'll be bringing our 'Monkey Bob' early intervention programme to 15 primary schools across Crewe and surrounding areas! ๐
@HelloMonkeyBob
Whether itโs happening in the playground or behind closed doors, bullying has a devastating impact on a childโs mental health and wellbeing.
These forms of abuse can cause fear, anxiety, and long-lasting trauma, shaping how children see themselves and the world around them.
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โฆAs we mark #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth, itโs crucial to remember that #abuse in any form - whether from peers or family - should never be ignored.
If youโre concerned about a childโs safety, there are resources and support available that can helpโฆ
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Getting crafty with Monkey Bob during one of our recovery sessions.
๐จ Arts & crafts can give young children affected by domestic abuse a powerful outlet for self-expression, healing and empowerment.
โก๏ธ Follow @HelloMonkeyBob for more.
#PlayTherapy#ArtTherapy#TraumaRecovery
By developing a sense of self-worth and confidence, children affected by domestic abuse start to believe in themselves & build a positive self-image.
๐ Follow @HelloMonkeyBob for more important messages for children.
#YouAreAwesome#YouAreEnough#Quote#PlayTherapy#EYFS
๐ ๐ฃ COMMUNICATION ๐ ๐ฃ
๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ ๐ผ๐ป๐ธ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฏ tells the story of a playful game gone wrong. The film teaches children how to problem solve with better communication.
Watch it here: https://t.co/FshuOkuwB9
Anger body map drawn during one of our recent Monkey Bob trauma recovery sessions.
Visit https://t.co/cKHKG3EuhU to find out more about how we help children across the UK whoโve been affected by domestic abuse.
#PlayTherapy#KidsMentalHealth#ChildrensMentalHealth
๐ We reinforce this message during our recovery work with children whoโve experienced domestic abuse. It validates children's feelings and reassures them it's normal to have ups & downs.
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#EarlyYears#EYFS#Play#PlayTherapy#TraumaRecovery
We created the ๐๐ผ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐น? toolkit to help children who've experienced trauma to open up when theyโre struggling with their feelings.
Follow @HelloMonkeyBob to find out more.
#KidsMentalHealth#ChildrensMentalHealth#PlayTherapy#EYFS