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Why we exist...

SpunOut.ie is Ireland's youth information website created by young people, for young people.

We provide information to around 140,000+ active readers each month.

Established in 2005, our vision is to help create an Ireland where young people aged between 16 and 25 are empowered with the information they need to live active, happy, and healthy lives.

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On SpunOut.ie we provide information on a range of different topics broken down into sections; education, employment, health, life and opinion.

Our editorial team pen all of our professionally proofed factsheets and consult with relevant subject matter experts and other young people to ensure we provide factual and up-to-date information to our readership. SpunOut.ie also provides a space for young people to have their voices heard and to share their life experiences with other young people. We do this by publishing articles written by readers aged 16 to 25 in the Opinion section on the site.

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SpunOut.ie is led by its reader community and young volunteers.

A group of 160 young people from around the country form the SpunOut.ie Action Panel (SAP) which provides leadership to the organisation.

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Coordinator name: Pauline Strappe

Contact email: pauline.strappe@trys.ie

Address:
C/O Mary McLoughney,
Community and Economic Development,
Tipperary County Council,
Nenagh,
Co. Tipperary

Tel: Deirdre: 0761065000 Pauline: 0504 23426 / 0504 23742 / 087 7726777

National Executive representative: Joyita Wooton

Twitter: @tippcomhairle

Facebook: Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg

Instagram: tippcomhairle

Current Topics
Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg's workplan for 2020 will involve the following three topics:

1. Nenagh 800
2. Climate Action
3. Drugs and Alcohol

Tipperary Comhairle focused their work on the topic of Equality in 2019 and on four key areas in relation to this:

Gender Equality:Inclusion
A gender equality event is planned for May 2019 looking at combating stereotyping of careers. Career coaching will be part of this day

Working with Bridgewater House and Foróige on an inclusion project, running a play-day in summer 2019.

LGBTQ+
An awareness-raising event is planned in Clonmel for September 2019. Promotion of services locally will play a huge part in this.

They will look at the link between education about healthy relationships and the combating of domestic violence.

In April 2019 they were invited to Tipperary Council Chamber by CEO Joe MacGrath.

They also continued to work on their ongoing topic of mental health. A music event took place in summer 2019 to promote positive mental health and self-care. Social media platforms are used to promote all the available mental health services.

2018
A snapshot of Tipperary Comhairle AGM 2018 with interviews from outgoing members and from participants on the day.

Tipperary Comhairle focused on the overall theme of children's rights and the UNCRC in 2018. The topic of mental health is an ongoing action, as voted by Comhairle members. Watch our video below to find out more about us...

Work already completed

in 2017 we focused on LGBTQ awareness & bullying as our primary topics. We also continued our work on the topic of mental health and hosted our third Let's Go Mental event in Thurles - see video below which captures the essence of the day. We have been running this event annually since 2015 and the focus of the event is always on promoting positivity & the things we can all do to mind our own mental health: Connect, Be Aware, Give, Get Moving and Get Involved.

Health Promotion was our key topic for 2016, focusing on diet and wellness. We progressed our topic through the organisation of an event, and production of a workshop.

Tipperary Comhairle has been continuing its work on the topic of mental health since 2015. .

We hosted our #LetsGoMental2015 event in June 2015 - to read more and see some pics click here:

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Coordinator name: Pauline Strappe Contact email: pauline.strappe@trys.ie Address: C/O Mary McLoughney, Community and Economic Development, Tipperary County Council, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary Tel: Deirdre: 0761065000 Pauline: 0504 23426 / 0504 23742 / 087 7726777 National Executive representative: Joyita Wooton Twitter: @tippcomhairle Facebook: Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg Instagram: tippcomhairle Current Topics Tipperary Comhairle na nÓg's workplan for 2020 will involve the following three topics: 1.

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Mental Health Ireland has shared five simple actions we can all take to protect our mental health and maintain positive wellbeing during uncertain and challenging times.

The CEO of Mental Health Ireland, Martin Rogan, says, "By now, we are all learning to adjust to the new 'normal' of remote working, social distancing and evolving updates on Covid-19 becoming part of our everyday lives."

"This can understandably cause a lot of concern and stress, and can impact on how we are feeling, thinking and behaving. However, there are a number of actions we can take to protect our mental health and maintain a more positive sense of wellbeing.

"The Five Ways to Wellbeing is used all over the world to help people take positive action to improve their wellbeing. These are simple and practical steps that we can take every day to boost our mood and outlook, even when faced with unfamiliar challenges," says Mr Rogan.
Connect

Social distancing is different to social isolation. We can do many things to stay connected with our friends and family even if we cannot see them in person.

Emailing, calling, texting or even writing a letters are great ways to keep in touch. Set aside some time each day to catch up with an old friend or relative. Make a plan and set aside some time to chat. Make an effort to actively maintain social contact groups using Skype, Zoom, Text, Telecall or WhatsApp.

The increased time spent at home can be challenging for some families but it can also be an opportunity to reconnect with our loved ones once again. Connecting with others can help us regain a sense of purpose and belonging. This is especially important when we are feeling more disconnected physically from family. Let's take this opportunity to have longer conversations and really listen to what they have to say. All these communication gestures can help us feel truly close and connected.

Be Active

Get as much sunlight, fresh air and nature as you can, while maintaining a social distance. Keep a routine that involves walking, running, cycling or gardening. Spending time in green, natural space can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing. It can improve your mood, reduce feelings of stress or anger, and make you feel more relaxed. Ireland is blessed with some of the world's most stunning scenery with woodlands, beaches, riversides and hills. Check out what spaces are available near you through the likes of Get Ireland Walking, and Coillte.

A number of fitness instructors are also generously offering free online short workouts to complete at the same time each day with the online community or in your own time.

Stay active and purposeful by catching up on long deferred household tasks and use this time wisely. Get into the garden, rearrange furniture, clean, or redecorate!

Take Notice

Being mindful of how we are feeling at this time is important. Noticing these feelings can help us to address them. If consuming and trying to process too much information is increasing stress levels, step back and limit the time spent reading or listening to news reports and social media. Decide to include a period of Digital Disconnection time in your day, this will help to regain a sense of perspective and give an opportunity for reflection.

Be mindful of where you source your information from also; only use reputable Irish sources such as the HSE or Government sources. As the pandemic is affecting different parts of the world differently, it's important to tune into timely and local information from an Irish context.

Taking a reflective moment to appreciate our immediate surroundings is beneficial. Taking notice can include spotting the changing seasons while on a walk, the birds, and trees. Taking notice of ourselves, our thoughts and feelings, and the world around us helps to aid orientation, improve mood and our sense of wellbeing. Take notice of the simple details of the day - the scent of coffee, a child's smile or a favourite song on the radio. When we stand in that moment, our brain gets an opportunity to process the pleasure, boosting our serotonin levels - the feel good hormone that helps elevate mood and keeps us calm.

If we are out of our usual routine, our sleep can be disrupted with intrusive concerns or changes in our usual life pattern. Be aware of your sleep patterns and the things that might help you get a good night's sleep. Aim to keep a good routine by going to bed and getting up at the same time each day. Aim to get between 6 and 8 hours sleep for adults, 8 - 10 hours for younger adults and 10-12 hours for children. If the uncertainty of the current situation is causing you to lose sleep, talk about your worries with friends and family rather than trying to cope alone.

Keep Learning

We may find we have increased time in our day over the coming weeks. We can use this as an opportunity to try something new we may never have done in the past.

Signing up for short online courses or trying something as simple as cooking a new recipe every second day can help us give us a sense of purpose and keep our mind active.

Make time to learn something new like a card game, a breathing technique or learning a new word in a different language each day.

Remember we all have our preferred coping mechanisms and it's helpful to try out some new options. Develop a varied diet of coping strategies to maintain good mental health and be generous - share your ideas with friends and family

When we teach, we learn. Maybe you can help a young person in your family with their studies or support a student over the phone with their college assignment.

Give

Giving back is an opportunity to provide people who need it with some of our unique skills, information or advice.

We have seen an incredible and spontaneous increase in the number of community response groups offering services to the elderly or most vulnerable in our community. Volunteering your time with these services, if safe to do so, can help give you a sense of belonging. Offer your time, skills, expertise and availability - it makes a real difference and will help to channel any anxiety you may be feeling

Giving can also include something as simple as making someone a cup of tea, or telling a joke.

Give yourself the space and time to look after yourself. This could be making a healthy meal, doing something you enjoy, or taking 20 minutes to yourself if the house is crowded.

Be kind to yourself and to those around you, we will need to be patient and together we will come through this challenging time.

In Ireland, we still have an extraordinary sense of community and it's at difficult times that this spirit shines through. Many local groups and volunteers have stepped forward to give generously of their time and talents - let's celebrate this national trait!

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Inside: A child therapist's favorite ways to help kids learn to take a deep breath, including quick explanations and videos of deep breathing techniques.
Have you ever told a kid to take a deep breath, and then they start hyperventilating? Or they breathe in, but don't breathe out?
Sometimes, kids may need a little more help to figure out how to properly take a deep breath.
First, let's review why deep breathing matters.

When you are calm, your body is in what is known as "rest and digest" mode. Your breathing is normal, your muscles are relaxed, and your heart rate is normal. It's how you would be when you're watching a show and relaxing.

But then suddenly, a dinosaur is chasing you!!

When you experience a stressful event (like an unexpected dinosaur in your living room), your body automatically goes into what is known as "flight, fight or freeze" mode. Your heart rate increases, your stomach stops digestion, and your breathing becomes more shallow.

The goal of calming exercises is to get yourself from "flight, fight or freeze" mode back to "rest and digest" mode. Deep breathing helps get more oxygen into your bloodstream, opening up your capillaries. It has a physical effect on your body to help you calm down and lower stress.

So deep breathing does make a big difference for kids. But how can we teach them to take a deep breath properly?
Here are some of my favorite ways to introduce deep breathing! Quick note: The breathing we want kids to do is deep belly breaths, not shallow chest breaths. When they breathe in, their belly should expand, and when they breathe out, their belly should contract.
Use bubbles

Blowing gently to create bubbles is a good way to be playful and breathe deeply. Kids have to blow carefully and slowly to make the bubbles, which is a major reason why I like using it to help kids take deep breaths.

Use a stuffed animal to practice deep breathing

Have your child lay down on their back and put a stuffed animal on their belly. Have them breathe in and move the stuffed animal up, then breathe out and bring the stuffed animal back down. This helps teach kids to use their belly to take big deep breaths. Another alternative is to use a weighted stuffed animal.

Use a pinwheel

Kids can practice breathing out slowly or more quickly, using the speed of the pinwheel as a measure. Then they can figure out which way works and feels best for them.

Use a Feather

Get some colored feathers and pick out one feather to use. It could be a color that they love or one that makes them feel calm. Breathe in and hold it for a count of 3, then breathe out going up on one side of the feather and down the other side.

Hoberman Sphere

Breathe in and expand the sphere, breathe out and push the sphere back in (this mirrors what should be happening to their belly) - Watch the video on YouTube!

DIY Crafts

Make a craft using half a paper plate, crepe paper or ribbons. Have kids blow the crepe paper or ribbons as they take deep breaths.

Materials Needed:

1. Paper plate - cut in half
2. crepe paper - cut into 6" - 8" strips, cut in half
3. yarn or string
4. any other embellishments to make the creature (use what you have on hand)

Attach the crepe paper to the flat bottom of the paper plate. Attach yarn/string to the top center of the curved part of the paper plate as a hanger.Have kids decorate the paper plate any way they want, as a monster, or a creature, or with stickers.

To Use: hang up the creature and have kids blow on the crepe paper to get it to move.

OTHER DIY ACTIVITIES
Floating Ball Activity from All For The Boys Fire Breathing Dragon Craft by BABYCCINO
TRIANGLE Breathing

Start at the bottom left of the triangle.

Breathe in for three counts as you trace the first side of the triangle.

Hold your breath for three counts as you trace the second side of the triangle.

Breathe out for three counts as you trace the final side of the triangle. You have just completed one deep breath.

SQUARE BReathing

Start at the bottom right of the square

Breathe in for four counts as you trace the first side of the square

Hold your breath for four counts as you trace the second side of the square

Breathe out for four counts as you trace the third side of the square

Hold your breath for four counts as you trace the final side of the square

You just completed one deep breath!

STAR BREATHING

Start at any "Breathe In" side on the star.

Trace your finger over the "breathe in" side of the point

Hold your breath when your finger gets to the tip of the point

Breathe out as you trace your finger over the other side of the point.

Keep going until you reach where you started.

When you trace the whole star, you will have completed 5 deep breaths

Start with the eight on its side and start in the middle

Go up to the left and trace the left part of the 8 with your finger while you breathe in.

When you get to the middle of the eight again, breathe out while you trace the right part of the 8 with your finger.

6 Sided Breathing

Start at the left hand side of the hexagon.

Trace your finger over the "breathe in" side as you take a deep breath in.

Hold your breath as you trace the second side of the hexagon.

Breathe out as you trace the third side of the hexagon.

Then repeat for the bottom part of the hexagon.

Breathe in like a flower, breathe out like you are blowing out birthday candles.

Breathe in blue sky, Breathe out gray skies.

Pretend your belly is like a balloon. Breathe in and make the balloon bigger, then breathe out and make the balloon shrink.

Smell the soup, cool the soup or smell the hot cocoa, cool the hot cocoa

Darth Vader Breathing - Pretend you have a straw in your mouth, suck in through the straw and breathe in. Breathe out like Darth Vader.

Ocean Breathing - breathe in and imagine the wave rolling in, breathe out and imagine the wave rolling out.

Color breathing - Breathe in and imagine a calm, happy, positive color. Breathe out and imagine a color that represents stress, anxiety, etc. leaving your body.

Soft Belly - Say to yourself "soft" as you breathe in and "belly" as you breathe out.

Whale breath

Sitting criss-cross applesauce, sit up tall and take a deep breathe in, Hold it while you count to 5 with your fingers then tilt head up to blow it out of blowhole. You can also put your hands up on top of head to create the blow hole to "blow" out.

Snake Breath

Breathe in, pause briefly, then breathe out slowly while you make a hissing sound for as long as you can.

Bunny Breath

You can do this breathing either while sitting, or add movement to it.

Sitting version - make "bunny" hands in front of chest and take quick sniffs like a bunny.

Movement version - start in a squat and hop forward while taking quick bunny sniffs.

Bumblebee Breath

Breathe in and pretend you are smelling a flower. As you breathe out, make humming bee sound. Try different ways of making the sound - longer or shorter, high or low sounds.

5 - 5 - 10 breathing

Breathe in for 5, hold for 5 and breathe out for 10.

7-11 breathing

Breathe in for 7, exhale for 11.

Count to 10

Using Your Hand to Take a Deep Breath aka Mountain Breathing

Put up one hand, palm facing out and fingers spread apart. Place the index finger of your other hand at the base of your thumb and breathe in while you move your finger up one side of your thumb. Move your finger down the other side of your thumb and breathe out. Do the same thing with the remaining four fingers, and take deep breaths in and out as you move your finger. After you've reached the second side of your pinky finger, you'll have done 5 complete deep breaths.

You can also do this with a close friend or trusted adult. Have them spread their hand out and use your finger to trace their hand and do deep breaths. Or do the opposite: spread your hand out and have them use their finger and trace yours. You can do deep breaths together!

Hands to Shoulders

Sometimes you breathe from your chest instead of your belly, but it's hard to notice. This is an easy way to figure out if you are moving your chest or your belly when you're breathing. While sitting or standing, put your hands down by your sides. Then bend your arms at your elbows and place them on the front of your shoulders. Try taking a deep breath. If your shoulders are moving a lot, focus more on taking breaths using your belly.

Rainbow breathing

Arms start at the side of your body; arms go up as you breathe in and go down as you breathe out (arms make a rainbow) - Watch the video on Youtube!

Volcano Breaths

Pretend your hands and arms are like lava flowing from a volcano. Start with your hands in front of your heart, with palms touching. Keeping your hands together, reach straight up and breathe in. Separate your hands and move your arms down to your side and breathe out.

Explosion Breaths

Start in a standing position. Breathe in as you crouch down. Then, jump up, spreading your arms and legs as you breathe out.

Nostril Breathing/Cowabunga Breathing

Block one nostril, breathe in for 5, block the other nostril, breathe out for 5.

Wood Chopper Breathing

Standing tall with legs hip distance apart. Clasp hands together and raise your arms above your head. Breathe in through nose. Exhale and pull your hands down toward your legs as you say "HA" to "chop" wood
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Worried about something you have seen online or concerned about your child? Childline and the National Parents Council Primary offer free advice and support service.

Childline is a support service for young people up to the age of 18.There is a 24hr telephone, online and mobile phone texting service.

The National Parents Council Primary enables and empowers parents to be effective partners in their children's education.

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Webwise offer free information, advice and resources to help parents, teachers and students address internet safety issues.

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Guided Visualizations for Children

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The PDST is funded by the Teacher Education Section (TES) of the Department of Education (DE) and is managed by Dublin West Education Centre.
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No matter how bad a day is, see if you can capture 3 moments for which you can be grateful, This can reduce anxiety and build resilience

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Subscribe to my channel and find weekly workout videos, healthy food recipes and other fun videos! I’ve got FREE workout programs on my channel with workout calendar schedules so check it out!

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Guide to a Good Night's Sleep A healthy sleep routine can be a big difference to how we feel and has great benefits to our physical and mental health. Whether you've had sleeping problems before Covid-19, or if they've only come on recently, there are clear action steps that you can take to improve your sleep and boost your health and your mood.