Loneliness

Download this 16 slide ‘Loneliness’ PowerPoint to share with children to prompt discussion about feelings of loneliness, or isolation.  This PowerPoint explains that loneliness is a feeling that people can get when they feel alone, or isolated.  The slides will promote discussion about loneliness and will help children understand that the feelings associated with loneliness are not always about being physically alone, but more about feeling alone.

This is a really useful product to use to help explain why people can feel lonely and how feeling lonely can change behaviours.  Use this PowerPoint to help support children who may be isolated from their friends, or family and use the suggestions for helping children to feel better about spending time on their own and encourage them to think of ways they can enjoy their own company.

The PowerPoint includes suggestions for supporting others who might be feeling isolated, tips to try if they are feeling shy and also advice about telling a trusted adult about feelings of loneliness.   A really useful PSHE PowerPoint to download to help you support children’s positive mental health and well being.