The Duchess of Cambridge as patron of the Place 2Be will attend the first Well- being in Schools Award event on the evening of Nov. 19, 2014 at Kensington Palace. Place 2Be is the UK's leading provider of student counseling in schools.
Here's a link to Place2Be's website about the event: Place2Be | Our Story | Wellbeing Awards 2014 (http://www.place2be.org.uk/our-story/awards-overview/wellbeing-in-schools-awards-2014/)
Apparently this is a new set of awards, with this being the first year they are given out. I imagine Kate's presence will help to bring a lot of attention to them and get them off to a good start. :)
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Here's a bit more, from Emily Andrews:
QuoteKate will attend a reception to meet the finalists in each category, attend the awards' ceremony and present the Child/Young Person Champion
Emily Andrews on Twitter: "Kate will attend a reception to meet the finalists in each category, attend the awards' ceremony and present the (https://twitter.com/byEmilyAndrews/status/530392195715829761)
Thanks Canuck for the additional information. Counseling in schools is a real necessity IMHO and I'm glad that there are groups like Place2B to offer this for students and their families if needed.
Kate became Place2Be's patron in April 2013. Since then, she has made three visits to their projects (in April 2013, November 2013, and July 2014), as well as attending their annual conference in June 2014. She has also helped to launch the M-PACT program, which is a joint project of Place2Be and one of Kate's other patronages, Action on Addiction, and is being funded by the Royal Foundation and Comic Relief. And Place2Be officials take part in the twice-annual Charity Forum meetings Kate/Will/Harry attend, and families assisted by the charity were included in the Warner Brothers studio tour the three of them did last year.
In less than two years of patronage (during which time she was on maternity leave for several months with George, and was out sick for almost two months with baby #2) that seems like quite a lot to me. :thumbsup:
Quote from: Canuck on November 06, 2014, 10:07:16 PM
Kate became Place2Be's patron in April 2013. Since then, she has made three visits to their projects (in April 2013, November 2013, and July 2014), as well as attending their annual conference in June 2014. She has also helped to launch the M-PACT program, which is a joint project of Place2Be and one of Kate's other patronages, Action on Addiction, and is being funded by the Royal Foundation and Comic Relief. And Place2Be officials take part in the twice-annual Charity Forum meetings Kate/Will/Harry attend, and families assisted by the charity were included in the Warner Brothers studio tour the three of them did last year.
In less than two years of patronage (during which time she was on maternity leave for several months with George, and was out sick for almost two months with baby #2) that seems like quite a lot to me. :thumbsup:
For a day job like most of us on the planet will have this is nothing but royals lead different lives and may only do a public engagement with a patronage once or twice a year. Private visits or correspondence with the patronages won't be open to the media usually. :)
QuoteIt is announced today (Wednesday 5 November) that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, Royal Patron of the children's mental health charity Place2Be, will attend the first-ever Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards on Wednesday 19 November. The Duchess will present the Child/Young Person Award to a child or young person who has made an exceptional contribution to the mental health and emotional wellbeing of their peers within the school community through their relationship with Place2Be.
The Awards, supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation, will take place in the State Apartments of Kensington Palace when the winners in the seven award categories will be announced in front of guests, including the 20 finalists.
The Awards celebrate those often unsung heroes who make a real difference to the life of their school community through their commitment to children's emotional wellbeing. Parents, grandparents, teachers and others who have seen the life-changing work of Place2Be for themselves, were asked to nominate their school leaders, teachers, support staff, parent and children champions, Place2Be staff and volunteer counsellors. The applications submitted were of a very high standard and the finalists span the breadth of the UK.
More: Place2Be | News | HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, Place2Be's Royal Patron, to attend first-ever Place2Be Wellbeing in Schools Awards (http://www.place2be.org.uk/our-story/news/hrh-the-duchess-of-cambridge-to-attend-place2be-wellbeing-in-schools-awards/)
Cindy
^^^Glad to see that those who are interacting with children who are diagnosed with a mental health concern or are in need of counseling will be honored at this event.
I don't mean to be negative, but I do wonder where the funding for the awards is coming from and what it is meant to b used for? Scholarship?? Or is it just a blank check?
@Jenee, according to the website, the award is supported by the Garfield Weston Foundation. The description says "£10,000 prize for the school, who best describes how they would use the prize money to enhance the wellbeing and mental health of their school and wider community". I assume that means that the winning school is meant to effect the plan laid out in their application to the prize.
Source: Place2Be | Wellbeing Awards 2014 (http://www.place2be.org.uk/our-story/awards-overview/wellbeing-in-schools-awards-2014/the-school-community-award/)
@Jenee -Good question and thank you to
@Adrienne for supplying the website information regarding the prize.
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge Hosts Charity Awards Party at Her Home in Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge welcomed guests to her London home tonight to honour children who have overcome difficulties and become shining examples to their peers.
Kate, now four months pregnant with her second child, hosted the first ever Wellbeing in Schools Awards for her children's mental health charity Place2Be in the Kensington Palace State Apartments. She looked the epitome of sophistication in a black Hobbs top and Jenny Packham skirt when she arrived for a reception at the Queen's Gallery.
After the reception, the ceremony began at 7pm in the King's Gallery where Kate was due to present the Child Champion Award to a young person who has overcome their own struggles and gone on to help others.
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Place2Be Chief Executive Benita Refson said: "This is a wonderful, exciting opportunity to honour our young people and schools in such a wonderful setting.
"The Duchess' total and utter belief in what we do and her commitment to children's mental health is incredible."
More: Kate Middleton pregnant hosts children's party at Kensington Palace home | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/537405/Kate-Duchess-Cambridge-charity-party-Kensington-Palace-home)
Cindy
Thanks for the update, Cindy! From Victoria Murphy (with a slightly better picture of Kate if you click through to the link):
QuoteEveryone praising Kate for her interest and hands on approach to her patronage
Victoria Murphy on Twitter: "Everyone praising Kate for her interest and hands on approach to her patronage #Place2BeAwards http://t.co/exJZN1b26S" (https://twitter.com/QueenVicMirror/status/535142178079899648)
Live tweet
Place2Be (@_Place2Be) on Twitter (https://mobile.twitter.com/_Place2Be)
You're welcome, and thanks, Canuck. Great pictures at the Place2Be link. I initially thought Kate's dress was long, but I see it is just below knee length. And we get a little glimpse of the State Apartments at KP 1A.
Cindy
Charity runs classes in 230 schools and services 90,000 students across the UK. Great numbers but I suspect there are more schools who could use this mental health service. Hopefully their fundraising will permit them to expand to other schools and benefit more students. (Says the lady who has been with kindergarteners yesterday and today. :thumbsup:)
Cindy, I don't think it is actually their home at Apt 1A, it is the King's Gallery which is a public area of KP.
This patronage is great! Mental health support for children is very much needed. I also like having the children be honored for making their schools a better, kinder place. I'm trying to imagine their faces as they see the grandeur of the Palace. Very nice, Place2Be.
TLLK, 2 days with Kindergarteners!!! OMG. It takes a very special person to take that on!
So very, very needed. Mental health issues in children is very under recognized and researched. To see a program like this right in the school is wonderful.
Quote from: Macrobug on November 19, 2014, 08:40:42 PM
Cindy, I don't think it is actually their home at Apt 1A, it is the King's Gallery which is a public area of KP.
Thanks, Macrobug. I somehow got the impression that while it wasn't part of their private residence, it was part of their "complex". Reading too fast, I guess. But you're right.
Cindy
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QuoteKate is Pretty in Polka Dots as She Welcomes Charity Guests to Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge was all smiles this evening as she welcomed charity guests to Kensington Palace for a reception and awards ceremony thrown on behalf of a mental health charity.
Kate, who is around four months pregnant with her second child, wore a pretty spotted black top by High Street store Hobbs - which has long since sold out - and a skirt by designer Jenny Packham. She also had a wide belt clinched around her still slender waist.
She was joined at the Kensington Palace State Apartments by visitors her children's mental health charity Place2Be for their first ever Wellbeing in Schools Awards.
The Duchess, 32, arrived for the reception at the Queen's Gallery at 6.20pm, leaving her son, Prince George, with his father and nanny next door, and was introduced to Place2Be Chief Executive Benita Refson.
Writing a foreword in the event programme, Kate described the awards as recognition for the 'wonderful' work in children's emotional health. She wrote: 'The commitment, dedication and hard work that is going in across the schools involved with Place2Be is truly humbling, and to recognise that feels incredibly important.'
More: Pregnant Kate, Duchess of Cambridge welcomes guests to Kensington Palace | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2841364/Pregnant-Kate-pretty-polka-dots-welcomes-charity-guests-Kensington-Palace.html)
Cindy
The DM videos shows part of the State Apartments at Kensington Palace that are open to the public.
Kate Hosts Children's Mental Health Awards at Kensington Palace
Cindy
This is such a great patronage. The kids receiving awards and the finalists were so cute! It's great to know that children have been encouraged to feel better about themselves and who they are. Congrats to all the winners, and thanks to everyone for their efforts--they mean so much for their schools and communities. So great to see them being encouraged instead of put down.
Kate apparently made a private (no reporters) visit to a hospital school today, in her role as patron of Place2Be.
QuoteThe #DuchessofCambridge made a private visit today to a hospital school
for children suffering from mental health problems.
PA Royal Reporters on Twitter: "The #DuchessofCambridge made a private visit today to a hospital school for children suffering from mental health (https://twitter.com/PARoyal/status/565221458675507201)
Quote#Kate spent around an hour and a half meeting youngsters and staff at the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School in Beckenham, Kent
PA Royal Reporters on Twitter: "#Kate spent around an hour and a half meeting youngsters and staff at the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School in (https://twitter.com/PARoyal/status/565221895306752000)
QuoteSix months pregnant #Kate, who just returned from holiday in Mustique, was there in her role as patron of charity @Place2Be
PA Royal Reporters on Twitter: "Six months pregnant #Kate, who just returned from holiday in Mustique, was there in her role as patron of charity (https://twitter.com/PARoyal/status/565222610737582080)
If these are children with mental health issues, I can fully understand (and support) the private nature of her visit. Respecting the children's needs and the confidential nature of it all is more important then letting the media and the public know that she will be doing a visit. Announcing it after the fact is quite acceptable
So if Kate goes to a serious charity for children, she's using them and that's despicable. But if she goes to more lighthearted charities/events for sports or entertainment, then she's criticized for only being in it for the glamour and fun stuff.
Likewise, people get upset when she goes on a vacation, but then they criticize her if she does engagements within a month or leaving or coming back because it's "PR". Somehow I don't think those people would be happier if she DIDN'T work in the two months surrounding her vacation, so whether you label it PR or not I would think that doing some work would be better than not.
Quote from: SophieChloe on February 10, 2015, 08:21:11 PM
Poor sausage can't win can she....:orchid: I reckon the month off from doing sweet FA should make up for it.
With some people, she really can't.
And again, if you're upset she's doing "sweet FA", then I don't understand why her doing some work makes you so angry. Her doing engagements is obviously better than her not doing engagements.
I think if they wanted to mitigate criticism, they would have done better to choose an engagement that could be photographed and would be on the front of every newspaper. No one but Royal watchers is likely to pay much attention to this.
😄😂😜
On a serious note, she's going to be in the press feb. 12 and 18....RC Richard Palmer said some time ago last year that she can't make all her Royal engagements public, it would be saturating Kate in the papers, as his editor said she is the only Royal guaranteed to be published.
Quote from: SophieChloe on February 10, 2015, 09:03:34 PM
Far too obvious. Kate hardly ever receives front pages here in the UK (the ones that are contributing to her lifestyle and comforts) - a couple at most. However, IMO these little snippets will give her faithfull followers reasons to believe she is doing something.
Quite a complex strategy. Send Kate out on a purely PR-driven engagement to combat bad press from her vacation but keep it private so that it only registers with people who already closely follow and like Kate (and thus probably aren't upset she took a vacation). I guess the best way to hide your PR strategy is to do things that no one would think make sense as a PR strategy. :shrug:
She made at least three UK front pages last time she did an engagement (Telegraph, Times, and Express), so I'd say that if she'd wanted to rustle up some good PR with the UK public -- presumably the audience she's targeting -- she could have done so pretty easily by doing a public engagement today instead of a private one.
Great for the kids. Glad to see attention paid to these causes Great angle to use Kate as a way to get attention to children's charities.
Quote from: Canuck on February 10, 2015, 08:53:04 PM
I think if they wanted to mitigate criticism, they would have done better to choose an engagement that could be photographed and would be on the front of every newspaper. No one but Royal watchers is likely to pay much attention to this.
I think photos will eventually come out-- like her private visit to a hospice last year.
It's entirely possible there will be pictures at some point. But as we saw with the example you mentioned, a visit doesn't get nearly the same press if a picture surfaces months after the event.
(Which is not to say that attracting lots of press for her engagements is a bad thing. Quite the contrary, as that's usually the goal -- to publicize the charity and help its fundraising. But sometimes there are reasons a particular engagement needs to be private (like protecting the privacy of the people who use the charity's services), and it just strikes me that those are particularly bad examples of "Kate only did this for the PR".)
Maybe not. These are kids actively receiving care for mental health issues. I don't think we will see photos of her with the kids
Quote from: HistoryGirl on February 10, 2015, 10:01:45 PM
Great for the kids. Glad to see attention paid to these causes Great angle to use Kate as a way to get attention to children's charities.
I wholeheartedly agree. IMHO schools are the place where students can be identified for needing mental health services and where therapy can be delivered in a classroom, small group or individual setting. If any further interventions are needed then families can receive information from the service providers. :thumbsup:
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Quote from: Macrobug on February 10, 2015, 10:10:21 PM
Maybe not. These are kids actively receiving care for mental health issues. I don't think we will see photos of her with the kids
Only if the parents were to give permission and then they may opt to keep these sessions private. If we see any it might be Kate meeting with adult staff. :)
Quote from: Canuck on February 10, 2015, 10:09:28 PM
(Which is not to say that attracting lots of press for her engagements is a bad thing. Quite the contrary, as that's usually the goal -- to publicize the charity and help its fundraising. But sometimes there are reasons a particular engagement needs to be private (like protecting the privacy of the people who use the charity's services), and it just strikes me that those are particularly bad examples of "Kate only did this for the PR".)
I don't think Kate only did these visits for the PR, but I think the timing if this one was convinent. From a Comms perspective, it helps quiet any criticism of her & Will's holidays this year and show her working.
Quote from: Macrobug on February 10, 2015, 10:10:21 PM
Maybe not. These are kids actively receiving care for mental health issues. I don't think we will see photos of her with the kids
Just read through this again. Hospitalized for mental/emotional health issues at school age. The two school districts that I've worked for have had students who have needed to be in this type of setting. Hug your kids a little tighter today and thank you lucky stars. :( :no:
Children's Aid/Min of Social Services has a school/camp for at-risk kids, many who have mental health concerns, near by here. I see many of the kids in my clinic. More than one kid I have wanted to tuck in my pocket and make sure they are safe and taken care of. :hug:
Quote from: Macrobug on February 11, 2015, 04:43:41 AM
Children's Aid/Min of Social Services has a school/camp for at-risk kids, many who have mental health concerns, near by here. I see many of the kids in my clinic. More than one kid I have wanted to tuck in my pocket and make sure they are safe and taken care of. :hug:
I understand the feeling Macrobug. Wanted to do the same when I was working. The second school I worked at didn't have the gang issues found at the first but we had an unusually high number of parents with mental health issues which understandably affected their own children.
A tweet from one of the parents of a child Kate met yesterday:
Quote@KensingtonRoyal HRH Duchess of Cambridge visited Bethlem & Maudsley hospital school today.She met my daughter.Thank you for making her year
Sam on Twitter: "@KensingtonRoyal HRH Duchess of Cambridge visited Bethlem & Maudsley hospital school today.She met my daughter.Thank you for making (https://twitter.com/Saml77/status/565262775149420544)
Glad that the kids enjoyed the visit!
That's sweet.
And before anyone asks (because I'm sure someone will), I took a quick look at that twitter user's history: she's made a lot of posts about mental health and (separately) a bunch of references to her kids, and I didn't see anything talking about members of the BRF other than re-tweeting a joke Queen Elizabeth account.
:thumbsup: A Duchess visit may not be everyone's cup of tea but I am glad that Kate's visit was appreciated by this mom and enjoyed by this girl.
Can someone please explain to me the purpose of secret visits? Is Kate a patron of this place? (Which I totally read as Bethlehem originally...) :teehee: I thought Royal visits helped raise interests, so was this private meeting just Kate visiting to see how it is, possibly taking on as a charity, etc? Or am I having a "blonde" moment?
Also, I understand the cynicism when private visits get leaked by the palace, comes across as attention grabbing. However, at least she's doing some work. Now if only she could increase this by roughly 98%, and I for one may whinge about her a little less! :wink:
Quote from: x-Goody2Shoes-x on February 11, 2015, 06:27:40 PM
Can someone please explain to me the purpose of secret visits? Is Kate a patron of this place? (Which I totally read as Bethlehem originally...) :teehee: I thought Royal visits helped raise interests, so was this private meeting just Kate visiting to see how it is, possibly taking on as a charity, etc? Or am I having a "blonde" moment?
Kate was there in her role as patron of Place2Be, which provides mental health services to children in schools. (I assume it either does some work with this school, or is planning to do so.)
And yes, one of the big goals of a lot of Royal visits is to raise awareness and publicity. But that's not the only reason they do things, and I would guess the purpose of this visit was to (a) provide a little treat for the kids she met with and (b) give her a chance to learn about the work being done there, so that she has a deeper understanding of the mental health issues in schools that can be applied when working with her other charities. I think it's pretty safe to assume the reason it was not a media event is to respect the privacy of the children receiving treatment who Kate was meeting with -- there's a lot of stigma surrounding mental health issues, and children who are in an in-patient program are probably among the most vulnerable.
Edited to add: From the DM, this probably explains why Kate was at this particular school:
QuoteKate had listened to the school's headteacher Dr John Ivens, an educational psychologist, speak at the Place2Be conference on children's mental health in June.
Duchess in visit to hospital school | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-2948103/Duchess-visit-hospital-school.html#ixzz3RNDdaqII%20)
These are not secret visits, they are unpublicized. The reasons for not publicizing the visits vary with the visit. My theory on why yesterday's visit was not announced ahead of time was because of the nature of the organization and the need for confidentiality. It is likely that this is an organization that Kate may be taking on as a patron or could becoming part of the Royal foundation.
Today's event was a reception and no need to publicize because it was a private event.
Quote from: x-Goody2Shoes-x on February 11, 2015, 06:27:40 PM
Can someone please explain to me the purpose of secret visits? Is Kate a patron of this place? (Which I totally read as Bethlehem originally...) :teehee: I thought Royal visits helped raise interests, so was this private meeting just Kate visiting to see how it is, possibly taking on as a charity, etc? Or am I having a "blonde" moment?
Also, I understand the cynicism when private visits get leaked by the palace, comes across as attention grabbing. However, at least she's doing some work. Now if only she could increase this by roughly 98%, and I for one may whinge about her a little less! :wink:
IMO due to the setting of this visit, it was determined that a public visit with the flowers, press etc...would not be best for the patients. The patron could gain a better understanding of the work being done to provide care for those who must be hospitalized due to their mental/emotional illness. Place2Be provides ongoing support for kids with emotional/mental health issues so IMO their patron was seeing another aspect of mental healthcare. This is a wide range starting with those who could benefit from a small group therapy all the way to those who require a more restrictive environment.
Releasing the information keeps the public informed about what their patron has been doing and IMO gives Place2Be and the Bethlem and Maudsley Hospital School some publicity.
If you are not interested enough in the charities to look them up that is your problem. I don't see why a photo is going to make a person even more motivated. If anything, your comment underscores one of the possible reasons for not publishing the event ahead of time - to shine the spotlight on the charity and remove the focus off of "what did Kate wear". Because, quite frankly, that is the only thing missing. We get the rest of the info: the charity, the purpose and the fact Kate was doing something.
Bringing attention to charities is a big part of what Royals do, but it's not the only thing. Visiting with staff and patients to give them a bit of a boost (especially when the patients are kids), learning about the organization to more effectively work with them/better understand the area they work in, undertaking private planning sessions, introducing groups to one another, etc. are also all things that Royals do.
So now there's an issue with Kate *not* posing for pictures at an event, yet still being at the charity... Sorry,
@Macrobug, but a Pinball Wizard reference is forthcoming.
Sorry snokitty but I am not the person to ask if research gets done. I think it is pretty clear by now that I spend a great deal of my time looking up things and gathering more information. Again - if a person isn't motivated to learn more about something, Kate's clothing or waving isn't the thing to light a fire under them. And yes - once I read about the unannounced visit, I googled the charity. And I think a few others on the forum did also. That is why we had the discussion about children and mental health. Maybe you aren't but there are people here interested enough to do a little research about Kate's activities to understand what she is doing instead of immediately finding fault in all that she does.
LALALALALA......I have my fingers in my ears and I can't hear the pinball reference - go ahead
@HistoryGirl. Make your comment :hehe:
Quote from: Canuck on February 12, 2015, 01:19:23 PM
Bringing attention to charities is a big part of what Royals do, but it's not the only thing. Visiting with staff and patients to give them a bit of a boost (especially when the patients are kids), learning about the organization to more effectively work with them/better understand the area they work in, undertaking private planning sessions, introducing groups to one another, etc. are also all things that Royals do.
:thumbsup: Agreed.
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Quote from: Macrobug on February 12, 2015, 12:42:58 PM
If you are not interested enough in the charities to look them up that is your problem. I don't see why a photo is going to make a person even more motivated. If anything, your comment underscores one of the possible reasons for not publishing the event ahead of time - to shine the spotlight on the charity and remove the focus off of "what did Kate wear". Because, quite frankly, that is the only thing missing. We get the rest of the info: the charity, the purpose and the fact Kate was doing something.
"What Kate, Letizia, Mary, Sophie, etc.. wore" is too often the focus of media coverage. IMO I'd rather know about the charity and how they are providing assistance.
Or just more interested in facts than assumptions. And isn't that the whole point of royal patronage, to have more interest in the charity and acquainted with that they do since it is about the organizations.
^^^I agree HistoryGirl. Everyone has their own reasons for commenting on royal engagements. Personally I do want to know what the is purpose of the charity/institution/scheme that they're working for as the patron.
Apparently she spent 3 hours at the hospital this week so I'm going to guess that she is interested in learning more about the treatment options available to these patients.
Quote from: HistoryGirl on February 13, 2015, 11:13:37 AM
Or just more interested in facts than assumptions. And isn't that the whole point of royal patronage, to have more interest in the charity and acquainted with that they do since it is about the organizations.
Bingo, History Girl! :thumbsup:
Cindy
A bit more information about the visit in this article:
QuoteKate, 33, who is building on her knowledge about mental health and the difficulties faced by young people, made a quiet, unannounced trip to a school on Tuesday.
And she stayed a total of three hours, which was a surprise to palace staffers who had expected a shorter visit.
...
Kate put the sometimes nervous children at ease, a mother imparting some of her own news. Head teacher Dr. John Ivens tells PEOPLE that when she met some of the 7-year-olds, "she mentioned the shared experiences that George had experienced, experiences he would share with them."
He added: "It was done in a totally natural parental way which is lovely to hear ... She was exceptionally natural with the children, and it enabled them to relax and carry on with what they were doing. I noticed how she really listens. It wasn't a matter of just coming back with a response that is polite and diplomatic but one that is thoughtful and individual."
http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20901220,00.html
I think it's fabulous that Kate is developing a real interest in mental health issues in children, it's an area with a lot of stigma where having someone really visible as patron can do a lot of good.
Ahh, this explains the purpose for the visit, aside from visiting with children: a video message. I knew photos would come out. :wink:
Duchess of Cambridge records video message urging 'early action' for children struggling with mental health issues | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2954755/Duchess-Cambridge-records-video-message-urging-early-action-children-struggling-mental-health-issues.html)
So happy that this issue is being highlighted. Good for her. :thumbsup:
Place2Be Children's Mental Health Week 16-22 February (https://www.place2be.org.uk/childrensmhw)
QuotePlace2Be is launching the UK's first Children's Mental Health Week (16-22 February).
We're thrilled to have the support of our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. We want parents and children everywhere to know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
This is incredibly important. Even though I am in Canada, I am going to advertise this at my clinic. I am impressed with the work that they have done and I hope this gets the message out
^^^It's not an easy topic to share with families, but school staff can often be a source of referrals where parents can find help for their struggling students.
She is very clear in this video, no over exaggerated accent or facial expressions, it feels like she is talking to you through the video. Good cause :thumbsup: as for the speeh, it's a big improvement from last time
EACH Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, supports Children's Hospice Week - YouTube (http://youtu.be/rwMGcH-zYDY).
I remember when I was in uni that there were discussions that mental illness did not occur in children - that it started with puberty. I remember thinking that the researchers were wrong. It is good to see such a different attitude now and that things have changed in the last 25 years.
We need to identify the children as soon as possible and promote how to seek support for the families. I find that navigating through the quagmire difficult as a health care provider - it is a nightmare for the family.
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@tiaras who is the lady in your avatar?)
Quote from: tiaras on February 16, 2015, 01:42:24 AM
She is very clear in this video, no over exaggerated accent or facial expressions, it feels like she is talking to you through the video. Good cause :thumbsup: as for the speeh, it's a big improvement from last time
EACH Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, supports Children's Hospice Week - YouTube (http://youtu.be/rwMGcH-zYDY).
I have to say, she did a great job in the video. Best video/speech she's ever done. It was far more substantive that we've seen before.
^This Canadian had to look that one up. Hey, she and I have the same birthday! I take it she is someone you enjoy watching?
I agree LA - this video is the best she has done so far. Not an easy thing to do for many people - most people look like a deer caught in headlights.
This is the kind of thing I like the RF doing. Giving a recognizable face to not-so-easy-to-discuss topics. I hope this week gets a lot of attention.
Richard Palmer @RoyalReporter
QuoteJust 6% of Britain's mental health budget goes on children. Health service spending on child mental health has fallen 6% since 2010.
Interesting to see the Duchess of Cambridge stepping up to tackle slightly edgier issues head on with a direct message.
Personally, I feel that Kate too often hopes to get messages over via pictures and listening to people explaining important issues.
It's far more powerful if the public can hear her stating what the problems and solutions are, though not every single time of course.
She's a very bright woman, passionate about some causes. If we hear her voicing her concerns, media coverage is less likely to be her outfit.
Amen :thumbsup: This is what I've been saying all along she just needs to take it easy and know that the media attention she gets isn't the enemy, she can use it to help reach out to many people and help out more than than the average person.
Also the new PR guy needs to get a round of applause :thumbsup: Because filming this at the hospice instead of at home in the palace with the previous videos background made her seem disconnected, rather than the hospice Background in the recent video.
Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince Harry appoint Royal Bank of Scotland PR man as new communications supremo - Mirror Online (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-william-kate-middleton-prince-4667486)
Wonder how much they offered him because he stepped a level down imo.
William is her husband, they share interests even though he's not the patron, and everyone knows who he is. I don't see shy she shouldn't mention him.
Cindy
Man, even with such an important message, it's still lost amongst insignificant nonsense. Nothing to do but shake my head.
Quote from: HistoryGirl on February 16, 2015, 01:22:05 PM
Man, even with such an important message, it's still lost amongst insignificant nonsense. Nothing to do but shake my head.
:thumbsup:
Cindy
Yeah! In Canadian media. Getting the message out there
CTV News | News Video - Top National News Headlines - News Videos (http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2238163)
Quote from: cinrit on February 16, 2015, 02:13:04 PM
Quote from: HistoryGirl on February 16, 2015, 01:22:05 PM
Man, even with such an important message, it's still lost amongst insignificant nonsense. Nothing to do but shake my head.
:thumbsup:
Cindy
:nod: :goodpost:
@HistoryGirl
Duchess of Cambridge visits South London and Maudsley - South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. (http://www.slam.nhs.uk/media/news/duchess-of-cambridge-visits-south-london-and-maudsley)
QuoteDr John Ivens said: "The Duchess`s visit went exceptionally well. The pupils in the school who came from Acorn Lodge, the Bethlem Adolescent Unit, Snowsfields Adolescent Unit and the Intensive Treatment Programme, were able to meet and talk with her, either directly or by video conferencing."
"I am sure it was an experience that they will remember forever. The visit came as a result of a talk given last summer on the work that goes on both in the hospital and the school. The Duchess`s three hour visit showed this was of keen interest to her.
"The Duchess also took part in a science experiment with children at the school`s Maudsley site through a video conference."
An important issue, and I agree with the message of the video. :nod: She starts off a little shakily, but once she gets into her stride, she seems to go OK. I think her speech making has improved a little - although the pauses seemed a nit clunky, and at times overly long, almost like she was having mini bouts of stage fright. Maybe this will get better with more speeches?
Also, on a totally shallow note, I really didn't like her dress.... :thumbsdown:
Quote from: Macrobug on February 16, 2015, 02:59:29 PM
Yeah! In Canadian media. Getting the message out there
CTV News | News Video - Top National News Headlines - News Videos (http://www.ctvnews.ca/video?playlistId=1.2238163)
The video message was found on my Yahoo homepage as well.
Kate's visit to these schools and making the video was to highlight the cause of children's mental health. She doesn't "use" children any more than any other royal does. If she didn't care, she'd support another cause. It reminds me of the mental health issues of AIDS children that Harry addressed in his "I have a secret" campaign.
And as I recall, Harry's trip to the mid-east was not official, but from the beginning, before the Sultan's illness, a private, publicized visit to solidify ties with other royal families and at their invitation. Since so many posters describe W&K's OFFICIAL royal tours as vacations, it was only fair to characterize Harry's "tour" as a vacation. I was fascinated by W&K's trip to Polynesian islands and how 2 cultures merged and found harmony, but, alas, it became about a vacation. It is fair to co-opt Harry's trips as well.
Children's mental health is, IMO, becoming a more and more important issue. As societies, we need to address mental health in children rather than wait until adulthood. Children are malleable, as ISUS terrorists know. Children don't grow up in a vacuum and they need a great deal of help and education to become happy, well-adjusted, productive members of society. Bravo to the young royals for highlighting it.
Quote from: Rebound on February 16, 2015, 08:30:59 PM
Kate's visit to these schools and making the video was to highlight the cause of children's mental health. She doesn't "use" children any more than any other royal does. If she didn't care, she'd support another cause. It reminds me of the mental health issues of AIDS children that Harry addressed in his "I have a secret" campaign.
And as I recall, Harry's trip to the mid-east was not official, but from the beginning, before the Sultan's illness, a private, publicized visit to solidify ties with other royal families and at their invitation. Since so many posters describe W&K's OFFICIAL royal tours as vacations, it was only fair to characterize Harry's "tour" as a vacation. I was fascinated by W&K's trip to Polynesian islands and how 2 cultures merged and found harmony, but, alas, it became about a vacation. It is fair to co-opt Harry's trips as well.
Children's mental health is, IMO, becoming a more and more important issue. As societies, we need to address mental health in children rather than wait until adulthood. Children are malleable, as ISUS terrorists know. Children don't grow up in a vacuum and they need a great deal of help and education to become happy, well-adjusted, productive members of society. Bravo to the young royals for highlighting it.
:goodpost: I agree with you regarding the need for children to have access to mental/emotional healthcare if needed and hopefully someone will choose to inquire about it for one of their children.
Having public figures such as royals, sports stars, etc...highlighting a charity can give an institute the necessary exposure that their cause requires.
http://royalista.com/84683/video-asking-for-help-is-not-a-sign-of-weakness-says-kate/
The visit was private, when public the norm is Royal correspondents sign up with the communication press secretary - in this case Jason from KP, they then can follow Kate and write what they saw, heard, etc. with what she encountered with parents, children, mentors, specialists. Hence my previous opinion. Backup information of complex issue of mental health can be found in the net for better understanding.
Limabeany there is the place and moment to carry out awareness, fundraising, etc. she and the royals do so. Place2Be get that, 100 women hedge funding, as an example.
Apples and oranges, a Kate video with targeted children with mental health issues will trigger investigative journalism to create another story of who are the parents...it's not going to happen. Again weigh the consequences, the aftermath. It's all good for the moment, but the end product effect is long term, what if of child and parents is what matters.
Quote from: wannable on February 22, 2015, 10:24:25 AM
Weighing minor age with cancer vs mental health, the later involves deep family issues that triggered it, the sensible thing to do is consent from the parents who are part of the equation. Not going to happen.
Creating awareness is good in my books, disclosing children with it is not, keep it private, parents will be trolled.
While I understand the reason for having children in some videos, I can see why the video filmed at hospital did not have child patients appear in it. The press was not invited to this visit nor photos taken while she was there most likely because the doctors and therapists believe it would not be appropriate for their patients' well being along with parents' requests for privacy. There were still photos included from Place2Be's award show that featured children. Kate's last video message for Child Bereavement didn't have grieving family members featured as that IMO would have been highly insensitive.
IMO the photos from the Place2Be awards were appropriate. To request that patients from the Bethlem and Mudsley hospital participate would likely met with resistance from the families and staff due to the nature of their mental/emotional health.
Those who requested that she do the video message would have had their input and this video is IMO no different than most where a member of the BRF participates:Royal looks at camera and reads message with the occasional film or still photograph images included.
I'm surprised there's criticism that Kate should have made a video full of children with mental illnesses, given how much criticism there was when this visit became public knowledge that it was terrible for Kate to be "using" these kids for PR. :orchid:
This wasn't the one and only video ever created to discuss children's issues. It was specifically a video of Kate encouraging people to think about mental health and seek out resources. Like the vast majority of Royal PSAs, it was her speaking to a camera. I think it was a nice touch to do it in a classroom rather than, as with most Royal videos, somewhere in the palace. Including pictures of kids receiving awards from Place2Be was also a nice touch, a way of recognizing them again.
It really doesn't matter what Kate does, that vile bayou buzz woman will find something terrible to say about it no matter what. I prefer to focus on the message in Kate's video, as that's surely more important than whether she managed to find a completely criticism-proof way of delivering it (in itself an impossible task).
There is little chance that children hospitalized for mental health issues are going to be featured in a video. Contraindicated for almost all treatment plans.
QuoteApproximately half of the young people admitted to our unit have psychosis. Others have problems relating to their mood, often posing a risk to themselves. We are also able to admit young people with a variety of other psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders, or where there is diagnostic uncertainty.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Maudsley Hospital
The video was for Mental Health Week for Place2Be. And there were photos of children from Place2Be in the video. I don't see why there is an issue.
Sarah Whalen is a bitter, shallow, sneaky writer with a dubious work history. Any google search on her brings up even more questions. And her writing shows poor reading comprehension and lack of understanding of how the British Royal Family functions. And how the British Parliament works.
This was more like a PSA not a short story video :shrug:
I feel uncomfortable with seeing strangers kids paraded around for publicity, unless they are actors.
It was a PSA of sorts. When it comes to mental illness I, too, feel uncomfortable with the idea of those children being in a video. These children are so vulnerable and there is nothing about being in a video that is helpful towards their recovery or treatment
And the target audience is adults so it's best the message is being sent by an adult, rather than little children who already had a hard time convincing people they need help.
I liked this video from the moment I watched it Imo this is one of the best vids she's made.
Good points from each of you
@tiaras,
@Canuck , and
@Macrobug. IMHO to have children/teens who are currently having to receive treatment in a hospital setting being filmed would be in their best interest.
It is possible that Place2Be consulted their own mental health experts as well as the parents regarding their children's participation in this PSA and met with "no" from both groups.
I'm trying to remember other videos released by other Royals. Aren't most of them of the particular Royal only?
Cindy
Quote from: Limabeany on February 22, 2015, 11:31:27 PM
This is different though, it is for a specific charity, I expected a greater showcasing of the charity and is employees. I appreciate that others are happy it is showcasing only Kate and that is fine.
While Place2Be is mentioned, the video is in support of Mental Health Week.
Cindy
Quote from: cinrit on February 22, 2015, 11:25:56 PM
I'm trying to remember other videos released by other Royals. Aren't most of them of the particular Royal only?
Cindy
AFAIK it's typically just the royal themselves. The only exceptions I can think of are when Charles and William made the illegal trade video or when Harry and Co. did the Invictus poem video.
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Quote from: Limabeany on February 22, 2015, 11:31:27 PM
This is different though, it is for a specific charity, I expected a greater showcasing of the charity and is employees. I appreciate that others are happy it is showcasing only Kate and that is fine.
If Place2Be made the request this must be the video that they wanted. Their royal patron making a public service type of announcement regarding the Mental Health Week.
But it wasn't a campaign video it was more or less along the lines of a PSA. And Kate seemed much more at ease than the other ones she's filmed, no hair touching, or stuttering etc due to nervouseness, I think that's an improvement. :thumbsup:
Considering that it's been less than a month since the visit and even less time since the video was aired, I'm not sure that any real data could have been collected. :)
IMO A Place 2 Be and other mental health organizations will consider if there will be an increase in parents/guardians/ requesting mental health services for their child in the 2015 year. They'll likely be monitoring if schools/pediatricians or counselors are making more referrals for services to be provided.
Action on Addiction - Action on Addiction (http://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/News-Blog/News/Action-on-Addiction-merge-with-COAP-)
@Macrobug-Do you know which other charity it is joining?
The link didn't work. I am on my iPhone at present and having problems. Maybe this may work
We are delighted to have merged with @COAP_tweets (Children of Addicted Parents and People) actiononaddiction.org.uk/COAP @Place2Be pls rt
QuoteAction on Addiction merge with COAP (Children of Addicted Parents and People)
02 April 2015
Action on Addiction has merged with COAP (Children of Addicted Parents and People)
COAP is an online community for young people living with a family member's addiction to drugs, alcohol or behaviour such as gambling. Over 5,000 messages have been posted by young people from all over the UK and worldwide to the message boards.
COAP will retain its name and operate as part of Action on Addiction's For Families division, which responds to the needs of anyone personally affected by another person's addiction.
The online dimension of COAP appeals to young people who may be reluctant to talk to friends, teachers etc., but may be willing to open up to other young people in similar situations and exchange support.
At least 1.3 million children are living with parents who misuse alcohol and drugs and these children are seven times more likely to develop problems themselves. Many are growing up in chaotic environments, and some may be physically and emotionally neglected, if not at serious risk of harm.
Nick Barton, Chief Executive of Action on Addiction said, "We are delighted to welcome COAP to the Action on Addiction fold. The online service will enhance the reach of our support for children and young people affected by parental addictions and will complement our M-PACT (Moving Parents And Children Together) programme. Supporting these children and young people is important in its own right but it also makes a contribution to prevention."
About COAP
Children of Addicted Parents and People (COAP) was founded by Emma Spiegler in 2006, to help establish connections between young people, mutually affected by parental and family drug and alcohol abuse, and other addictions such as gambling.
COAP offers a welcoming, safe, and supportive online community which continues to grow; letting young people know they are not alone in their experiences.
For many young people the current path may seem to be one of loneliness, despair, and confu-sion. Through COAP's message boards, it has come to learn just how resilient, determined, and hopeful young people can be when faced with, what seems like, such a hopeless situation.
COAP won the Anne Frank Award in 2008, launched its free online counselling service in 2009 and gained charitable status in March
Thank you Macrobug! Sounds like two groups can now use their combined resources to help more of the population suffering from various addictions.
^Always a good thing.
"Prisoner Cell Block HRH: Duchess of Cambridge has made a secret visit to HMP Send today to meet women prisoners suffering from addiction."
@RE_DailyMail
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Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton makes secret visit to women's jail HMP Send Surrey to meet inmates battling alcohol and drug addiction | Daily (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-3248853/Duchess-Cambridge-Kate-Middleton-makes-secret-visit-women-s-jail-HMP-Send-Surrey-meet-inmates-battling-alcohol-drug-addiction.html)
MP Send currently operates as a closed Female Training and Resettlement Prison and has an operational capacity of 282.
The RAPt drug and alcohol treatment unit has been running at Send since 2000 and houses 20 women prisoners.
Unusually, Kensington Palace released a statement from the Duchess after the visit.
Many will see it as a clear attempt to establish her credentials in tackling more 'gritty' issues as part of her public work.
It said: 'I was reminded today how addictions lie at the heart of so many social issues and how substance misuse can play such destructive role in vulnerable people's lives. I saw again today that a failure to intervene early in life to tackle mental health problems and other challenges can have profound consequences for people throughout their lives.
'I am grateful to the women I met for sharing their difficult personal stories with me. It is encouraging to learn how organisations like RAPt are offering specialist support to help people break the cycle of addiction and look forward to a positive and crime free life.'
- Duchess of Cambridge
👏🏻 👍🏻
Glad to see that programs like the one described exist in a UK prison. Without treatment it is far to easy for vulnerable people to return to the hell of addiction.
Kate Duchess of Cambridge is effortlessly elegant as she visits women's prison | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/607922/Kate-Duchess-of-Cambridge-visit-womans-prison)
Yes, the RAPt programme sounds absolutely terrific and it's a pity it can't be expanded to male jails. I'm sure addiction sends many down the wrong path to serving lengthy sentences in prison.
Very happy to see her champion this cause :)
The visit was not publicised beforehand due to security reasons, being a prison. However journalists were there and the event got covereage, that should be enough. They all knew about it, royal reporter's and photographers just kept it under wraps.
I think her involvement in mental health issues is admirable, this is a direct link to supporting children before it gets too late. Catching the problem and treating it at a young age would prevent such cases once they're older.
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'I was reminded today how addictions lie at the heart of so many social issues and how substance misuse can play such destructive role in vulnerable people's lives. I saw again today that a failure to intervene early in life to tackle mental health problems and other challenges can have profound consequences for people throughout their lives.
'I am grateful to the women I met for sharing their difficult personal stories with me. It is encouraging to learn how organisations like RAPt are offering specialist support to help people break the cycle of addiction and look forward to a positive and crime free life.'
Quote from: tiaras on September 25, 2015, 03:06:09 PM
The visit was not publicised beforehand due to security reasons, being a prison. However journalists were there and the event got covereage, that should be enough. They all knew about it, royal reporter's and photographers just kept it under wraps.
I think her involvement in mental health issues is admirable, this is a direct link to supporting children before it gets too late. Catching the problem and treating it at a young age would prevent such cases once they're older.
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'I was reminded today how addictions lie at the heart of so many social issues and how substance misuse can play such destructive role in vulnerable people's lives. I saw again today that a failure to intervene early in life to tackle mental health problems and other challenges can have profound consequences for people throughout their lives.
'I am grateful to the women I met for sharing their difficult personal stories with me. It is encouraging to learn how organisations like RAPt are offering specialist support to help people break the cycle of addiction and look forward to a positive and crime free life.'
Wise of the media to respect the prison's security instructions laid down prior to the visit. :nod:
"The visit reflects the Duchess's interest in learning how organisations support people living with substance misuse issues, and the impact of addiction within the wider family network. As Patron of addiction charity, Action on Addiction, she is aware that addictions lie at the heart of so many social issues and the destructive role that substance misuse plays in vulnerable people's and communities' lives."
— Kensington Palace
Quote from: KaTerina Montague on September 25, 2015, 08:07:13 PM
This is an event I am happy she took part in. I'm happy when those in power use their celebrity to out a spotlight on those in prison.
Also notice how this event has nothing to do with sports or dressing up but the same people still have to find something to complain about. LMAO desperation has set in when you have to criticize her having a purse.
Kate is lazy, but this is one time I will give her prop's.
Pleased to see that the public is being given the opportunity to know that programs to help inmates with addiction issues exist and that rehabilitation remains part of the goal for ending what can be a continuous cycle returning inmates.
http://www.people.com/people/mobile/article/0,,20395222_20955133,00.html
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She's in this for the long haul," Peter Fonagy, CEO of the Anna Freud Centre in London, tells PEOPLE in this week's issue.
"She is interested in mental health for real – that is to say that her interest is deep and genuine."
The charity visit is just the beginning of the royal mom's busy fall. She's set to join her husband Prince William and brother-in-law Prince Harry at the hotly anticipated England-Wales rugby match this Saturday. She'll also make an appearance at the London premiere of Spectre and is set to help Queen Elizabeth host the Chinese president next month. There will be a steady flow of further engagements leading up to Christmas, royal sources have told PEOPLE.
As she does, Kate, 33, is picking up experience and widening her own knowledge of the issues. But Fonagy says he also believes the charity can learn from her, as Kate's awareness of the sector is growing and her ability to build support is formidable.
"She was very up-to-date about the whole field," he adds. "She's a very knowledgeable and wise person, and I feel we would benefit from her enormously. I hope that something can come from this where we are able to fulfill some aspect of her interests and ambitions in this area."
100WomeninHedgeFunds @ 100_WHF
Kensington Palace has announced that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will attend @100_WHF's London Gala on 27 Oct.
This will be the Duchess' second time at the event. The Art Room will be the beneficiary for that evening's event. William and Harry have also been guests in the past.
100 Women in Hedge Funds (https://www.100womeninhedgefunds.org/pages/index.php) Link to the organization's site.
100 Women in Hedge Funds: Letter from Duchess of Cambridge (http://www.100womeninhedgefunds.org/pages/duchess_of_cambridge_letter2015.php)
Letter from Kate.
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Past charity recipients and their royal patron include:
2010-Centrepoint-Prince William
2011-Child Bereavement-Prince William
2012-Skill Force-Prince William
2013-Action on Addiction-Duchess of Cambridge
2014-Well Child-Prince Harry
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The Duchess of Cambridge, patron of @Place2Be will attend Headteacher Conference Nov 18 looking at how schools can help tackle mental health
HRH The Duchess of Cambridge - Royal Patron of Place2Be
Glad to see that she is acknowledging that mental illness can sometimes be related to unresolved issues during childhood. It's only been in recent decades that the subject has been addressed in elementary schools with one-on-one and small/large group counseling sessions. Programs like this one can make a difference in a student's life by providing them with the necessary coping skills.
?The Duchess of Cambridge tells of her 'wonderful and secure childhood' | Western Daily Press (http://www.westerndailypress.co.uk/8203-Duchess-Cambridge-tells-wonderful-secure/story-28199727-detail/story.html)
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A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Place2Be Headteacher Conference (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/speeches/speech-the-duchess-of-cambridge-the-place2be-headteacher-conference)
Kate's speech from today's engagement.
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Quote from: HsHCharlene on November 18, 2015, 07:21:58 PM
Her speech seemed fine to me in general. She spoke slowly and clearly as she should. But she did look down a bit too much I think. She may have only read it once or twice but at times she looked unsure about what point was coming next or how the sentence ended. Overall, a good speech and is as expected since she doesn't do speeches very much. But she may have needed more practice in doing it so that the words flowed a bit more conversational and that she looked better comfortable with the words.
I agree that it was a good speech and that she does require more practice to become comfortable with speaking before an audience. IMHO the message about the need for early intervention by mental health professionals is what is truly important.
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Quote from: sandy on November 18, 2015, 09:18:49 PM
Kate should not be looked on as an "expert" on this topic. Royals call attention to causes, she read a scripted speech. Her hair flipping was distracting and she needs a shoulder length "do" and the hair pulled away from her face.
Out of curiosity
@sandy do you truly believe that people consider her to be an expert on the subject of mental health treatment in school age children? IMO she's a royal patron who is highlighting a cause that she represents.
I am 100% sure that all BRF members who have given a speech, have used their personal experience, in order to relate with the theme.
HM with her family for Christmas message
Charles with his organic foods for climate change
William with Diana for one or several of his ex moms charities
Harry with his military for Invictus, others his mom for sentebale, as recent as this past Oct 29 veterans speech, he said his me experience in war.
People use their own experience to relate and click.
Quote from: michelle0187 on November 19, 2015, 01:37:15 PM
Quote from: wannable on November 19, 2015, 10:47:38 AM
I am 100% sure that all BRF members who have given a speech, have used their personal experience, in order to relate with the theme.
HM with her family for Christmas message
Charles with his organic foods for climate change
William with Diana for one or several of his ex moms charities
Harry with his military for Invictus, others his mom for sentebale, as recent as this past Oct 29 veterans speech, he said his me experience in war.
People use their own experience to relate and click.
That example was boastful. It sounded like "we need to help them but luckily I didn't"
I disagree. IMHO it sounded to me that she was grateful for her safe and secure childhood, but she's aware that she is fortunate. Children and teens who are lucky enough to be raised in healthy and stable environments can often be unaware of their peers' less fortunate home lives. Once they realize that some of their classmates are not living in similar situations, they can come to understand how blessed they were to have such a childhood.
It seems to me that having researched the charities that were presented as options, the Duchess has chosen ones that can help children/teens in the UK that are in need of a safe, secure and stable home life.
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Quote from: wannable on November 19, 2015, 10:47:38 AM
I am 100% sure that all BRF members who have given a speech, have used their personal experience, in order to relate with the theme.
HM with her family for Christmas message
Charles with his organic foods for climate change
William with Diana for one or several of his ex moms charities
Harry with his military for Invictus, others his mom for sentebale, as recent as this past Oct 29 veterans speech, he said his me experience in war.
People use their own experience to relate and click.
:goodpost:
Kate tied to the word family in her speech is correct. Who else but family first, seconded by friends, thirdly by teachers are the major sources detecting early signs and symptoms of mental illness.
This is worlwide recognized in psychiatric scientific papers. Anyone can find published research in the Internet.
I do not know what you mean, but what I Said is factual, anyone can read research papers all over the Internet by psychiatrists, and that is that.
So, by the same token, if the mental illness person has a broken family, no friends, leaving teachers with an average of 25 students per classroom. It makes it even harder to detect. 75% of detecting mental illness comes from Family!, as per research papers.
In conclusion, Kate's speech is on target and well informed using her own childhood experience.
Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The Duchess will join pupils and their families in festive activities @afcevents to reflect on the positive progress made this term
Kate in Wiltshire: Duchess of Cambridge meets graduates | West Country (E) - ITV News (http://www.itv.com/news/west/update/2015-12-10/kate-in-wiltshire-duchess-of-cambridge-meets-students/)
Duchess of Cambridge celebrates at graduation for drug addict charity | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/625693/Duchess-Cambridge-Kate-Middleton-Action-Addiction)
Video included.
Duchess of Cambridge upset listening to alcohoic mother's who lost her children | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/625797/Kate-Middleton-listens-alcoholic-mother-royal-news-Duchess-of-Cambridge-visit)
I can understand the need to remove children from the care of their parents while they receive the necessary treatment to help overcome their addiction issues. It's not an easy or pleasant task for anyone involved. Glad to see that in this case that the mother has made progress and remained sober long enough to be reunited with her children.
Quote from: TLLK on December 10, 2015, 06:55:49 PM
Duchess of Cambridge upset listening to alcohoic mother's who lost her children | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/625797/Kate-Middleton-listens-alcoholic-mother-royal-news-Duchess-of-Cambridge-visit)
I can understand the need to remove children from the care of their parents while they receive the necessary treatment to help overcome their addiction issues. It's not an easy or pleasant task for anyone involved. Glad to see that in this case that the mother has made progress and remained sober long enough to be reunited with her children.
Before recovery, they do not realize the damage and hurt, addiction and alcoholic parents is the largest risk group worlwide for children.
Once in the road to recovery, which also means acknowledging the harm done to their closest, what they want is their children back. Professionals asses and cannot discrimate a parent who has been free of chemicals largely in the brain, seconded by polluted blood stream, and sober for the period of time required for visitation rights, starting a new life visiting their kids, because of A vast percentage of one parent custody divorced from the addicted/alcoholic spouse.
Sadly the same above issues with children happen to cancer and AIDS parents. The other parent will feel safe with a professional assessment if their children may or not visit an ailing person, is the disease contagious, how, etc, although the lack of knowledge make people to discrimate, especially when it's about addiction.
That what ifs are stronger in mind to the custody parent and children who actually saw what mommy or daddy did whilst drugging or drinking. Afraid of relapse. So, yes a recovering parents wish to prove and show by actions of being sober to their closest is actually an excellent sign to stick with a new life and out with the bad.
I wish Kate would talk more about this openly, the marketing tool of visiting action on addiction places is good, but they do need more of a voice now so people can understand not only the addicts, but the families and what they go through.
^^^Hopefully among this generation and future ones the stigmas attached to mental illness and learning disabilities will diminish. The information on how to seek a diagnosis, an understanding of their loved ones' situation and the available therapies/treatments is being shared to a wider audience in recent years.
Duchess of Cambridge: Support Children's Mental Health - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/duchess-cambridge-support-childrens-mental-health-36770596)
The Duchess of Cambridge supports Children's Mental Health Week 2016 - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21jqtJ-UB_w)
Children's Mental Health week video .
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge has said she has said she is "incredibly proud" to be Patron of children's charity Place2Be in a video message supporting Children's Mental Health Week. Kate shows her caring and considerate nature in the clip, as she says that she and Prince William believe "every child deserves to be supported through difficult times in their lives."
During the video message, the Duchess talks to four young schoolchildren who have benefitted from Place2Be's work. She also touches upon the theme of this year's Children's Mental Health Week – building resilience and teaching children to "bounce forward" from life's challenges.
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Kate Middleton interviews schoolchildren in video supporting Children's Mental Health Week: watch here (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016020829642/kate-middleton-childrens-mental-health-week-video/)
Duchess Calls For Emotional Support In Schools (http://news.sky.com/story/1637710/duchess-calls-for-emotional-support-in-schools)
"But teachers are not counsellors and sometimes schools need professional support to make sure that problems in childhood don't spiral into bigger mental health issues later in life."-A statement that I completely agree with.
Quote from: Eri on February 09, 2016, 12:07:35 PM
^ But Schools do have staff for that and if Waity really did her research and wasn't telling by heart something someone else payed by the BRITISH TAX PAYERS has written for her she would know that ... she is doing nothing praise worthy here just repeating something she has been helped with by her staff ... praise worthy would be Waity actually visiting this Charity more than twice a Year ... too bad they are being used only when she desperately needs good press ... we all know this would happen ... she has found a Charity to use for good press too bad she does nothing but embarrass herself because she has no place talking about serious issues ... just keep flipping your hair Waity :orchid: ...
According to the article only 1/3 of British schools have counselors on staff. That leaves a significant number of students who are not given access to help. Lack of funding being the primary reason that they're not present in schools. Therefore charity groups are stepping in to fill the need.
"The charity provides counselling in schools and an opportunity for children to talk about their problems. But new research has found that two thirds of all primary schools in England do not have a counsellor in their schools, with many headteachers saying there isn't the money available to bring in trained support."
Quote from: TryingTimes on February 09, 2016, 04:59:11 PM
Yes, I'm concerned that if it was left up to the schools and their appointed counselors, they'd look for problems that are not really there. They might label any nonconformist behavior or quirky character traits as being deviant or socially unacceptable or something that needs changing.
Parents are supposed to know and understand their kids, and they certainly know their kids background better, and should learn to identify what's actually a problem, and what needs to be corrected through disciplined, or simply "softened" for the sake of community order in a school setting.
Schools/teachers can point out to the parents any problems they may be concerned with, and offer to suggest counselors in the community that might be of help, if needed. But school-appointed counselors would be accountable to the school, instead of to the parents. And I think that's not optimal. The parents have a vested (emotionally, financially, and time-wise) interest in their kids. The schools' interest is just temporary.
@TryingTimes- I can only address this from an American point of you but parents always have the final say if their child participates in a program (speech/language, OT/PT, and emotional health services) if they're offered at a school. A parent can certainly say "No thank you." However it is my experience with 20 years in education that the majority of parents are either asking for services from the school/district or are aware that their child needs the assistance and give consent. Some may be seeking assistance through their own mental healthcare programs ie: Kaiser Permanente offers them, but often times will consent to their child participating in a small group often labeled "friendship clubs." Those students on the Autism Spectrum frequently will participate as it is typically aligned with their social development goals in their IEP. In the U.S., school districts are required to provide these services if it is in their child's IEP aka Individual Education Program. School districts might also contract with a clinic/hospital setting if their student requires emergency mental healthcare.
On site guidance counselors can only provide service to students with written parental consent. However they might be invited into a classroom to observe a group or a particular student if a teacher has requested an observation through a school's student study team/group.
Yes I do agree that parents/guardians have a lifetime investment but the schools/school district's interest that can be up to 15 (Pre-school-12) years of investment as many school districts are required to provide Pre-K services to those who qualify for special education. Those who fail to meet the needs of their students can find themselves paying out for years due to lawsuits brought by parents on behalf of their student(s.)
Quote from: wannable on February 09, 2016, 09:20:19 PM
The 1/3 children of broken parents need the counsellors. Parents that have robbed the future of their children, for being irresponsible, where a child does not have a parent to look up to. This group of 1 out of 3 exist, and they have the right to have a counsellor to look up to.
Mental health sits largely in school, after age 5, the next 20 years, hence @TLLK I agree with you and with personal research.
A nonconformist is a leader, a potential communist, extreme left wing socialist, a quirky will be in science or arts, I do not see any mental health issue or potential suicider in any of the both behavior or character trait.
Or at times the student has been affected by something that their families had no control over. Perhaps there is a very ill family member, loss of job, death in the family, family member or student has been the victim of a crime etc... Children who are refugees adjusting to a new life in an unfamiliar setting are some of those that guidance counselors will meet with in a small group.
Behaviors that would prompt a teacher to or counselor to seek intervention for a student: prolonged crying and/or screaming episodes, frequent toileting accidents in students (second grade up) that are not due to a physical problem, self-injury, stealing, aggressive behavior towards peers/staff/family members (hitting, kicking, biting), overt sexual behaviors displayed by children towards peers/staff/family, separation anxiety in students (1st and up) past the first three or more months of the school year, verbal abuse towards peers/family members/staff. (Keep in mind that school staff are mandated reporters and required to intervene if there is just a suspicion of abuse.) Often times it is family members who are reaching out to school staff trying to seek help for their student knowing that we can either provide some lower level intervention or we can direct families towards the service providers who can help them. Immigrant families will frequently ask bilingual aides/staff who speak their primary language for assistance. :)
Mental Health Services for Elementary Schools Become Reality - IVN.us (http://ivn.us/2012/12/20/mental-health-services-for-elementary-schools-become-reality/)
An older article from 2012 that addresses the need for providing mental healthcare services at an early age.
Controversy plagues school mental health screening (http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/13/school-mental-health-screening/4454223/#)
And one that addresses some of your concerns that you raised in your earlier post
@TryingTimes IMO it tries to share both sides of view.
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge lends her support to launch podcasts on children's mental health
The Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton, has supported the launch of a series of podcasts on children's mental health.
Kate, who is patron of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, issued a statement backing the initiative in which she said that she and Prince William wouldn't hesitate to get expert support for their children, George and Charlotte, if they need it.
Read more:
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks out to promote a series of podcasts on mental health – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duchess-of-cambridge-speaks-out-to-promote-a-series-of-podcasts-on-mental-health-68068)
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QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge speaks out to promote a series of podcasts on mental health
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, along with Prince Harry, launched the Heads Together campaign back in May focusing on ending the stigmas associated with mental health. To further her support of this cause, the Duchess of Cambridge has lent her voice to a series of podcasts launched by the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, an organization she began serving as patron earlier this year.
According to Catherine, one in three adults in the United Kingdom wouldn't seek help for their child's mental health; mainly because they were too embarrassed. She contrasted this with a parent's reaction to getting help for their child if they were strickened with a fever. They wouldn't hesitate to call the doctor and get their child the help they needed. Yet some still can't wrap their minds around calling the doctor to help their child learn to cope with anxiety or depression.
Read more:
The Duchess of Cambridge speaks out to promote a series of podcasts on mental health – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duchess-of-cambridge-speaks-out-to-promote-a-series-of-podcasts-on-mental-health-68068)
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge presents awards at mental health event
The Duchess of Cambridge attended the Place2Be Wellbeing School Awards tonight in London at Mansion House. She has been the charity's Patron since 2013, working with them to reduce and end stigmas surrounding mental health. Place2Be is part of the Heads Together mental health campaign The Duchess started with her husband, The Duke of Cambridge and brother-in-law, Prince Harry.
The Duchess presented awards to children and schools for their efforts in changing the climate around mental health in schools so children might act as ambassadors in their communities; facing their own issues such as bullying and feeling worried and/or helpless. Shyne, a student echoed this statement by telling Place2Be: 'It's good to have Place2Be in your school because if you don't want to tell a teacher something then you can go to someone you trust. '
Shyne also said: 'If you are being bullied or if you are worried and you don't really know what to do next you can just go to Place2Be.' Both a primary and secondary school were given awards for their work and commitment to mental health.
Read more:
Duchess of Cambridge presents awards at mental health event – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/duchess-of-cambridge-presents-awards-at-mental-health-event-72057)
https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-story/news/place2be-wellbeing-in-schools-awards.aspx
A visit to the Anna Freud Centre
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The #DuchessofCambridge, Patron of @AFNCCF, will visit its Early Years Parenting Unit January 11, to see their work with under 5s #Kate
The Duchess of Cambridge will visit Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (http://www.annafreud.org/about-us/news/2017/01/the-duchess-of-cambridge-will-visit-anna-freud-national-centre-for-children-and-families/)
'Parenting is tough,' says Kate as she visits early years unit - HEY Today (http://www.heytoday.co.uk/uk-and-world-news/parenting-is-tough-says-kate-as-she-visits-early-years-unit/)
Today's solo engagement.
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge visits the Anna Freud Centre
For her first official engagement of 2017, The Duchess of Cambridge, as Royal Patron, visited the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families. She visited the centre's Early Years Parenting Unit, (EYPU), to see the work staff does to help families with children under age five.
The EYPU opened in April of 2011. Its sole purpose is to work with parents with personality disorders; to help them connect with their children who are age five and under so the children no longer become at risk of being removed from their parents care.
This unit offers an assessment and treatment programme, that according to Kensington Palace: "seeks to address the parents' personality disorders; children's developmental needs; and the parent-child relationship. The ultimate aim is to keep families together and help parents become more aware of, and responsive to, their children's needs, leading to more emotionally attuned parenting."
Read more:
The Duchess of Cambridge visits the Anna Freud Centre – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duchess-of-cambridge-visits-the-anna-freud-centre-2-74897)
Place2Be @Place2Be
During #childrensmhw our Royal Patron The Duchess of Cambridge will attend 'The Big Assembly' alongside The Duke of Cambridge @MBrookprimary
Kensington Palace @KensingtonRoyal
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will join the @Place2Be #BigAssembly with @Heads_Together on Monday 6 February for #ChildrensMHW 2017
QuoteDuke and Duchess of Cambridge to support Children's Mental Health Week
As Patron of Place2Be, the Duchess of Cambridge, along with her husband, the Duke of Cambridge will be supporting Children's Health Mental Week (6-12 February). The duo will be attending 'The Big Assembly' which is hosted by Place2Be at Mitchell Brook Primary School.
'The Big Assembly' comes as part of the campaign launched by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry to "start the conversation" on mental health. The three of them held a press conference recently to lay out their plans for Heads Together in 2017.
The theme of 'The Big Assembly' will be kindness, and schools throughout the United Kingdom will be holding events to mark Children's Mental Health Week.
Read more:
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to support Children’s Mental Health Week – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-to-support-childrens-mental-health-week-75472)
I am glad that the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge are participating in Heads Together. This is a very important project that addresses mental illness. I think that this will help encourage more people to get assistance for the problems that they cope with in their mind. The mind is very delicate & can easily be disrupted by thinking about too many things. There are some people who cannot stop thinking about the past and keep wishing they can change it. Instead of moving on to the present & future, they allow the past to negatively affect their mind. As a result, they are unable to act or think clearly. People in predicaments such as that should seek help soon. They think that their mind is fine, but it is not.
QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the Guild of Health Writers Conference on behalf of Heads Together
To further strengthen their commitment to establishing mental health as a matter of national importance and to ultimately change the conversation surrounding it, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry will attend some events during the first week of February. These series of engagements will highlight the importance of encouraging discussions of mental health in all areas of society and will take place under the Heads Together Initiative which is one of the organisations of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. One of these events is the Guild of Health Writers Conference on 6 February.
The Guild of Health Writers is an independent membership organisation. The leading health journalists and writers focus on several issues surrounding health and wellbeing. The theme of the conference is 'the Anxiety Epidemic'. Paul Farmer, Chief Executive of Mind, a partner organisation of Heads Together will speak at the conference along with a runner who will participate in the Virgin Money Marathon on behalf of Heads Together. The runner will talk about their own experiences with anxiety.
Heads Together has been named Charity of the Year for the Virgin Money Marathon, and these events attended by the three royals are to get the United Kingdom and inevitably, the world talking about mental health. The eight partner organisations associated with Heads Together are incorporated with these events because they are all part of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.
Read more:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will attend the Guild of Health Writers Conference on behalf of Heads Together – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-will-attend-the-guild-of-health-writers-conference-on-behalf-of-heads-together-75675)
How Kate Middleton Is Helping Champion Kids' Mental Health (http://people.com/royals/how-princess-kates-passion-for-kids-mental-health-is-causing-sea-change/)
Kate Middleton and Prince William visit school for mental health (http://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017020636407/kate-middleton-prince-william-heads-together-school/)
Kate's tribute to her parents during school visit - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myobJQYGd28)
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'Silence can kill' says Prince William as he urges honesty over mental health (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/06/silence-can-kill-says-prince-william-urges-honesty-mental-health/)
Their evening event was with health care writers.
QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Place2Be assembly for Heads Together campaign
On Monday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the Place2Be assembly at Mitchell Brook Primary School located in north-west London. As part of the Heads Together mental health initiative, this event also kicked off Children's Mental Health Week. It is to showcase and promote the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign. Place2Be is one of the eight partner organisations working with Heads Together to get people around the UK talking about mental health.
The Duke and Duchess were greeted by cheering students waving flags and a steel band. The Duchess accepted a posy of flowers from a student before heading inside to meet with staff and students in the assembly hall.
On stage in the school's assembly hall, before the school's staff and pupils, the Duke and Duchess were joined by the head teacher, Theresa Landreth. Ms Landreth introduced the Duchess by saying: "We know that she has the K Factor, and we know she supports children throughout the world with the charities she works with."
Read more:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Place2Be assembly for Heads Together campaign – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-attend-place2be-assembly-for-heads-together-campaign-76101)
QuoteThe Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Health Writers Conference
Yesterday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their busy weekend of work towards ending the stigma around mental health with a visit to the Guild of Health Writers Conference.
The conference was focusing on a variety of mental health issues, specifically anxiety.
After meeting some of those attending the event, Prince William gave a speech to further discuss the work that he, the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry are doing with the Heads Together campaign in which they initiated.
Read more:
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend Health Writers Conference – Royal Central (http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/cambridges/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-attend-health-writers-conference-76129)
The Duchess of Cambridge will attend the 2017 Gala Dinner for The Anna Freud Centre on the 7th of November, in The Orangery at Kensington Palace-
https://mobile.twitter.com/RoyalRepo...51686430502914
https://mobile.twitter.com/Kensingto...49396193726466
Kate Middleton attends Place2Be event (https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2017110843830/kate-middleton-baby-bump-place2be/)
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge called on one of her charities, Place2Be, on Wednesday morning as she attended the School Leaders Forum in London. Kate, who showed off a glimpse of her baby bump, opened the conference and joined delegates in discussing children's mental health, in particular how schools can help tackle problems in early life.
Pregnant Kate Middleton Reveals She's Well Enough to Do George's School Drop-Off
Kate Middleton Says She Can Take George to School (http://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-pregnany-baby-bump-place2be-event-photos/)
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No rest for this royal! Pregnant Kate looks blooming in burgundy as she sports a loose-fitting dress to attend a mental health forum in London the morning after a glittering charity gala
Duchess of Cambridge attends Place2Be school leaders forum | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5061663/Duchess-Cambridge-attends-Place2Be-school-leaders-forum.html)
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Pregnant Kate returns to Prince George's school run as she gets over morning sickness
Kate Middleton pregnant news: Duchess now well enough to take Prince George to school | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/876987/Kate-Middleton-news-baby-pregnant-Prince-George-school)
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Duchess Catherine attends Place2Be's school leaders forum
Duchess Catherine attends Place2Be's school leaders forum | NEWMYROYALS & HOLLYWOOD FASHION (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2017/11/duchess-catherine-attends-place2bes.html)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOHCGpaWsAAHO0p?format=jpg&name=large
Full text of her speech today.
QuotePlace2Be provides children's mental health services to 282 schools in the UK, including the Reach Academy Feltham, west London. Kate has been the charity's royal patron since 2013.
Read more: Kate Middleton shows off her blossoming bump in navy coat | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5253707/Kate-shows-blossoming-bump-no-nonsense-navy.html#ixzz53nHHBkFc)
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Recap: Kate Middleton shows off growing baby bump in royal blue dress as she paints with kids during school visit - Mirror Online (http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/live-pregnant-kate-middleton-visit-11827570)
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge is learning about the positive work done at Reach Academy Feltham in west London.
The school, for pupils aged 4-18, is working in partnership with Place2Be - a charity for which Kate is a royal patron.
More information about Place2Be https://www.place2be.org.uk/
QuotePlace2Be is the UK's leading children's mental health
charity providing in-school support and expert training
to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families,
teachers and school staff
IMO and drawing from my own experience in working with school age children having this of service to aid in the overall health for students who require assistance dealing with grief, anger issues, stress etc...can make a dramatic difference in the quality their school experience.
Video from today's event.School kids sing special song for Kate - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdx-NpaRk4U)
Kaiser The Ridiculous (again and always)
Quotetruly hoped that the entrance of Meghan Markle into the royal fold would make the Duchess of Cambridge? different. Like, she would seem more engaged, she would be happier to be seen. That happened immediately before, during and after Meghan and Harry announced their engagement ? I had never seen Kate so happy to be photographed, to show her face to photographers, to be seen as engaged and joyful during events (and pap strolls). But like most things, it was temporary. Kate barely turned her face to the cameras today in west London. I don?t know why. This was her first royal event of the year ? she visited the Reach Academy Feltham, an academy ?that works with the children?s mental health charity Place2Be to help pupils, teachers and parents.?
Kate has always been the smiley and facial expressions before (during Kate's own engagement), during (after Kate's marriage) and after (before the ridiculous comparison with H&M)....she already has her ways of being, personality, prim and proper. Any substantial changes would reflect in what the BRF in whole agree, rather than how to conduct - this is a non issue as it hasn't been reported in the media that she needs to change. If one acts out of character from your own true personality, its worst because its hard to hold forever, pretend for life, this job of hers is for life until she dies. There is no fit in pretending. Kate's detractor used to make fun of her smiley and facial expressions, now they want her to do more of this...crazy as crazy can be.
She doesn't show her face to photographers like celebrities do (and the photogs and reporters wish she would acknowledge them, but that is not the point of her royal duty, and the point of the photogs and journalist is to report the visit, period. Seeing a tourist in Sandringham who had a camera is different, the tourist was interviewed by the press) the video of her visit outdoors/indoors she is focused and intent on the mission; meeting and greeting, having the small chats with all those involved and beneficiaries, in todays visit - that would be the children. This is what all royals do, most of them, there are a very very small number of royals that seek the royal press box "camera hungry"as some call it. The Kate detractors wish she would seek the royal press box, but too many years focusing on the royal duty mission, she won't change that for camera acknowledgement.
She's blooming! Kate shows off her pregnancy curves in recycled Seraphine maternity dress as she opens new Place2Be HQ
Kate Middleton opens Place2Be headquarters in London | Daily Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5472205/Duchess-Cambridge-opens-Place2Be-headquarters-London.html)
Kate Middleton Recycles the Same Maternity Dress She Wore Just Weeks Ago at 8 Months Pregnant!
Kate Middleton Recycles Maternity Dress | PEOPLE.com (http://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-recycles-maternity-dress/)
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Duchess Catherine opened new headquarters of Place2B
Duchess Catherine opened new headquarters of Place2B | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (http://www.newmyroyals.com/2018/03/duchess-catherine-opened-new.html)
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The Duchess Of Cambridge Opens New Place2B Headquarters
The Duchess Of Cambridge Opens New Place2B Headquarters (http://www.therealmyroyals.com/the-duchess-of-cambridge-opens-new-place2b-headquarters/)
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Duchess of Cambridge stuns in lace dress as she opens Place2Be headquarters in pictures
Kate Middleton in pictures: Duchess of Cambridge opens Place2Be headquarters | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/928329/Kate-Middleton-news-baby-Duchess-of-Cambridge-Place2Be-pictures)
Part of Kate's speech today as she opened the charity's new headquarters.
Quote?In my years of working with all of you at Place2Be, I have seen at first hand the leadership you provide: you are at the forefront of efforts to give every child the very best start in life,? she said during a speech. ?That?s why this new Centre of Excellence is so crucial, not only for Place2Be to continue their outstanding work, but for all the school leaders, teachers and children it helps now, and undoubtedly will help in the future years to come.?
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "On Tuesday 22nd January The Duchess of Cambridge will visit @Family_Action Lewisham, which provides support for (https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1085928488455032832?s=21)
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "New engagement: Tuesday 22nd January, Duchess Kate will visit @Family_Action Lewisham, which provides support for (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1085946961877000192?s=21)
Family Action on Twitter: "So excited to be welcoming the Duchess of Cambridge to the launch of our free helpline, FamilyLine on Tues, helping us (https://twitter.com/family_action/status/1085931449851789313?s=21)
claudia_U on Twitter: "The #DuchessofCambridge to the launch @family_action free helpline, FamilyLine on Tues... help to start a conversation around (https://twitter.com/claudiutza_/status/1085932416324243456?s=21)
The last time she visited Family Action was November 2017, rescheduled as she had HG. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DOmfEowXcAAHoVg.jpg
Quite confusing when the young royals start piling up charities, in whatever capacity. Action for Children is a different charity given by HMQEII to DOC, so I think Family Action is part of the Royal Foundation 'interests'.
@wannable-Thank you for explaining the difference between the two programs. I agree that there are some programs/organizations/charities with similar sounding names, so I appreciate that you did a bit of research on the upcoming engagement. :thumbsup:
First video of Catherine's arrival at the Family Action Helpline event.
Victoria Murphy on Twitter: "VIDEO: The #DuchessofCambridge arrives to launch a new helpline for @family_action? " (https://twitter.com/queenvicmirror/status/1087681998578216960?s=21)
https://www.rexfeatures.com/livefeed/2019/01/22/catherine_duchess_of_cambridge_visits_family_action,_london?
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Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duchess listened to an expert coaching session for the new FamilyLine, which was focused on perinatal mental health (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1087704432509370369/video/1)
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QuoteThe Duchess listened to an expert coaching session for the new FamilyLine, which was focused on perinatal mental health and asked @family_action volunteers about their training.
How Kate Middleton's Dress Helps Women | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-wears-beulah-dress-fight-against-modern-slavery/)
Kate Middleton Launches New Family Helpline | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-launches-family-helpline/)
Kate Middleton bonds with children and young people in Lewisham ? best photos - Photo (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2019012266895/kate-middleton-bonds-children-lewisham-live-updates/1/)
Kate Middleton wows in racing green dress coat with a mock croc twist (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2019012266884/kate-middleton-green-dress-coat-beulah-london/)
Kate Visits Family Charity in London (http://www.royalinsight.net/forum/index.php?topic=90580.0)
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Kate launches national helpline for parents and children - ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-01-22/kate-launches-national-helpline-for-parents-and-children/)
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The Duchess of Cambridge visited Family Action?s Lewisham base | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2019/01/the-duchess-of-cambridge-visited-family.html)
The Duchess Of Cambridge Launches Family Action Support Line (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/the-duchess-of-cambridge-launches-family-action-support-line/)
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Kate Middleton Opens Up About the ?Struggle? Moms Face | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-struggles-moms-face/)
I like that she is involved with projects related to family and children tied to mental health. She seems to be knowledgeable after having her own children, plus 7 years into this subjects, they are related.
I like what her friend Lady Natasha Rufus is doing with their company Beulah, the clothes are not highly expensive, they help women from India, and the clothes so far fit Catherine very well. This midi dress does not show case much one of her great physical assets; legs, other than her 'pantene' hair, but then the cut of this dress would not work if the length was to the knee.
@wannable I agree! I am pleased with all the Cambridges are doing to support mental health and vulnerable children. It is the best way to use their status and influence IMO.
100 Women in Finance
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We are pleased to announce that HRH The Duchess of Cambridge will attend 100WF's London Gala on 13 February, 2019. Our Gala will benefit The Royal Foundation's @heads_together programme "Mentally Healthy Schools."
This event is tonight
...And has always been black tie.
2015 wearing an Erdem
Kate Middleton smoulders in floral Erdem at the 100 Women in Hedge Funds Event (https://www.myfacehunter.com/2015/10/kate-middleton-smoulders-in-floral.html)
2017 Harry in black tie
Prince Harry attends 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-4971214/Prince-Harry-attends-100-Women-Finance-Gala-Dinner.html)
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In a Gucci
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Kate sparkles in Gucci as she steps out for a glittering gala dinner at the V&A | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6701535/Kate-sparkles-Gucci-steps-glittering-gala-dinner-V-A.html)
Kate Middleton Attends 100 Women in Finance Gala Dinner | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-100-women-finance-gala-dinner/)
Kate Middleton V&A Museum gala dinner - live updates - Photo (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2019021369160/kate-middleton-mental-health-gala-dinner-february-live-updates/1/)
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Stunning in pink gowns from Gucci
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Kate has a Cinderella moment in Oscar de la Renta pumps | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6701951/Kate-Cinderella-moment-Oscar-la-Renta-pumps.html)
100 Women in Finance on Twitter: "We were pleased to host HRH The Duchess of Cambridge at our London Gala last night. HRH is pictured here with 100WF (https://twitter.com/100WomenFinance/status/1096039324267802624)
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A bit of background information on 100 Women in Finance, their annual gala and the attendance rotation that has seen the Cambridges and Harry involved with this group for many years now. :Jen: I do expect that in the future that Meghan will also be in attendance.
Prince William at the gala in 2016.
InsideUVL on Twitter: "100 women in Finance hosted a gala #dinner at #mthall attended by #PrinceWilliam in Oct 2016 #Unique2016Events @MiddleTemple1? (https://twitter.com/insideuvl/status/829762933634846721)
Prince Harry at the gala in 2017.
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Quote100 Women in Finance are the leading global affinity group for professionals in the alternative investments industry. In addition to their philanthropic efforts, they support women in advancing their careers through education and leveraging relationships through peer engagement.
QuoteThe Duchess was in attendance in her role as patron of 100 Women in Finance's Philanthropic Initiatives. Prince William became patron in 2009 and, in 2012, Kate and Harry joined him. They've attended the annual gala in alternate years since, with funds going to their chosen causes in rotation. This year's proceeds will go to Mentally Healthy Schools. It dovetails perfectly with Kate's engagement earlier today - the 'Mental Health in Education' conference where she met teachers from schools using the Mentally Healthy Schools website.
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duchess of Cambridge, @AFNCCF Patron, will officially open their new Centre of Excellence on Wednesday 1st May. The (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1121013694371123200?s=20)
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge, @AFNCCF Patron, will officially open their new Centre of Excellence on Wednesday 1st May. The Duchess will also visit the Pears Family School in its new building and meet children and their families participating in a music class.
Gert's Royals on Twitter: "New Engagement: May 1st Duchess Kate will officially open a new Centre of Excellence for her patronage @AFNCCF. The (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1121016066891767810?s=21)
Royal Life Magazine on Twitter: "Tomorrow, The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (@AFNCCF), is (https://twitter.com/royallifemag/status/1123225936101543936?s=21)
Anna Freud NCCF on Twitter: "Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Anna Freud Centre, is officially opening our new Kantor Centre (https://twitter.com/afnccf/status/1121117390086070273?s=21)
Quote
Kate's answer for troubled children: The Duchess of Cambridge will open a school for youngsters kicked out of mainstream education - and make their parents sit in the same classroom
The Pears Family School will be part of the new Anna Freud Centre of Excellence for child mental health in King?s Cross, London ? a charity which has the Duchess of Cambridge as its patron
:thumbsup:
The Duchess of Cambridge will open a school for youngsters kicked out of mainstream education | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6978237/The-Duchess-Cambridge-open-school-youngsters-kicked-mainstream-education.html)
That's a tough one! Clearly there are serious issues that this program addresses. What a wonderful and much needed service.
Kate to open new centre for national mental health charity - ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-05-01/kate-to-open-new-centre-for-national-mental-health-charity/)
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duchess of Cambridge, @AFNCCF Patron, will officially open their new Centre of Excellence on Wednesday 1st May. The (https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1121013694371123200?s=21)
Catherine opening the center today May 1, 2019
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @AFNCCF, officially opens the Kantor Centre of Excellence in London. The new centre (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1123540590589882368/video/1)
Kensington Palace on Twitter: "The Duchess has been Patron of @AFNCCF since 2016, which reaches over 1m+ children in schools to try and reduce the (https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1123560210570805248/photo/1)
Kate looks amazing! Her dress is perfect for the occasion.
More about the new center which was opened today in London. The goal is to provide research, professional development training to educators/social workers who can then use the skills provided to help educate students who currently can not be educated in the typical school setting. They also can work to provide support to parents and guardians so they can better understand their student's concerns as well.
We're moving in to our new Centre of Excellence! (https://www.annafreud.org/insights/news/2019/04/were-moving-in-to-our-new-centre-of-excellence/)
QuoteThis new building, the Kantor Centre of Excellence, represents an exciting new era for us. It will bring together the best in research, policy and practice under one roof. It will be a space where leaders in neuroscience, mental health, practice, social care and education work together with children and young people to improve understanding and practice. The Centre will provide training for professionals of today and postgraduate teaching for the leaders of tomorrow. At the heart of our centre will be the Pears Family School, a school for children who have been excluded.
The Centre for Excellence will be a creative, inclusive and collaborative space created with staff, students, children and young people and their families as well as experts involved in research, practice, training and learning to encourage them to work together to help transform mental health for children, young people and their families.
Our move has been prompted by two issues. The first is that we want to work more closely with colleagues and partners so that we can collaborate and learn from each other. The second is that in the last 15 years we have expanded as the demand for mental health support for children and young people has grown. We are working with thousands of schools and run hundreds of training courses every year. Our practice and research programme is growing. We are reaching out to more professionals and communities working with children and young people, students, schools and colleges, children and young people and their families than ever before.
Our move means that we can meet the challenge of child and family mental health confident that we are doing everything we can to research, discover, learn from others and share what we know with the public. It?s the start of a new era for the Anna Freud Centre.
Anna Freud NCCF on Twitter: "The Anna Freud Centre brings together world class research, expert practitioners, policy makers & families to learn from (https://twitter.com/AFNCCF/status/1123221673103245313/video/1)
Kate opens `game-changing? ?40m centre for young... | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-6980737/Kate-opens-game-changing--40m-centre-young-people-s-mental-health-charity.html)
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge has opened a mental health charity?s ?40 million centre which officials hope will be a ?game changer? in supporting young people.
Kate was described as being ?proud? to see the new home of the Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families, which she supports as patron.
The facility brings a range of experts under one roof in King?s Cross, London.
Her visit over-ran by more than 30 minutes as she met supporters, staff and donors and later spent time with pupils and their parents and grandparents at the charity?s school within the new building, the Kantor Centre of Excellence.
Its great, we don't hear much about schools for rejects. So I hope that those families that have a child that has been bounced from school to school, reaching a desperate point that no one wants them, they can apply to this new school.
^^^No
@wannable and to be honest I believe that the public needs to be made aware that there is most definitely a need to provide a setting for students who can not learn in the typical classroom setting due to a variety of reasons. Decades ago nearly ever atypical student with physical, mental or emotional disabilities would have been segregated from their typically developing peers. Over time its been the policies have been changed to include rather than exclude most students though sometimes programs will concentrate certain groups of students at one school site in order to focus on delivering services ie: Blind students are at one high school campus which is designed to work with their life skills as well as specialized education needs. My kids' high school is the designated site to provide services to the visually impaired and its not unusual to see them off campus learning to work with their canes at street intersections.
That being said sometimes the local school and/or school district cannot provide highly specialized services to some students and an outside agency is needed to provide students with the educations that they deserve and require. So centers such as this one are truly needed to assist those who require more support and a different approach to instruction.
I'm not sure about the/your 'no'...
Anyway, this is the Kate Project; a center for the specialists, colleagues, etcetera under one roof, which she has been learning and getting said people together, plus the school within for the students whom have problems from ''mainstream'' schools that will not take them anymore.
Kate Middleton Steps Out for Kids' Mental Health Initiative | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-kids-mental-health-initiative-london-waits-meghan-markle-baby/)
Kate Middleton attends first engagement since receiving special honour from the Queen - best photos | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2019050172571/kate-middleton-engagement-centre-of-excellence-live-updates/1/)
The Duchess of Cambridge opened the new Kantor Centre of Excellence in North London | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2019/05/the-duchess-of-cambridge-opened-new.html)
The Duchess Of Cambridge Opens Anna Freud Centre Of Excellence (https://www.therealmyroyals.com/the-duchess-of-cambridge-opens-anna-freud-centre-of-excellence/)
Short video from today's visit opening this new facility that will hopefully provide a supportive, challenging and exciting place for these students and their families.
Duchess of Cambridge in hysterics with staff at the Anna Freud National Centre - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9uIgK5dgpw&app=desktop)
Excellent cause.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1136275206849388546?s=21)
QuoteOn Wednesday 12th June The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @ActionAddiction, will attend the first annual gala dinner in recognition of #AddictionAwarenessWeek, hosted by Action on Addiction and chef Skye Gyngell, and deliver a speech to celebrate the work of the charity.
We should see a few nice pictures of the Duchess!
Twitter (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1136284258576871425?s=21)
QuoteDuchess Kate, Patron of @ActionAddiction, will attend the first annual gala dinner in recognition of #AddictionAwarenessWeek. June 12,2019
Twitter (https://twitter.com/actionaddiction/status/1136279725821833217?s=21)
QuoteWe?re incredibly grateful to The Duchess of Cambridge for her invaluable support in helping to maximise the reach & impact of #AddictionAwarenessWeek @AwareAddiction
Duchess of Cambridge to attend gala dinner for Addiction Awareness Week - ITV News (https://www.itv.com/news/2019-06-12/duchess-of-cambridge-to-attend-gala-dinner-for-addiction-awareness-week/)
Photo of Catherine arriving to the dinner on a rainy Wednesday evening. (Repeating a dress from 2016) https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/catherine-duchess-of-cambridge-attends-the-first-annual-gala-dinner-picture-id1155492514?s=2048x2048
2016 wearing- https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/07/06/21/36039F3300000578-3677602-image-m-70_1467835699302.jpg
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QuoteThis evening The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @ActionAddiction, is attending the first annual gala dinner in recognition of #AddictionAwarenessWeek
Catherine's speech tonight.
A speech by The Duchess of Cambridge at the Action on Addiction Gala Dinner | The Royal Family (https://www.royal.uk/speech-duchess-cambridge-action-addiction-gala-dinner)
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Video from tonight's event.
Duchess of Cambridge attends first annual gala dinner - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whpqw6HsQ10)
The Duchess of Cambridge looks glam in Barbara Casasola dress as she attends charity gala dinner | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-7133823/The-Duchess-Cambridge-looks-glam-Barbara-Casasola-dress-attends-charity-gala-dinner.html)
Kate Middleton Recycles Off-Shoulder Dress for Gala Dinner | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-off-shoulder-dress-gala-dinner-addiction-awareness-week/)
Kate Middleton is gorgeous at the gala - wearing her favourite Barbara Casasola dress | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2019061274131/kate-middleton-wears-barbara-casasola-action-on-addiction-gala/)
The Duchess of Cambridge attended gala dinner for Addiction Awareness Week | Newmyroyals & Hollywood Fashion (https://www.newmyroyals.com/2019/06/the-duchess-of-cambridge-attended-gala.html)
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Kate Middleton dazzles in London drizzle before charity gala dinner | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1139741/kate-middleton-photos-Addiction-Awareness-Week-Gala-Dinner)
Recycled dress since in 2016 for three years
Kate is looking good!
Inside Kate Middleton?s Rare Speech at Gala Dinner | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-rare-speech-gala-dinner/)
Kate Middleton Action on Addiction | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/how-pioneer-kate-middleton-is-bringing-addiction-and-mental-health-out-of-the-shadows/?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_term=7284768)
QuoteKate Middleton has helped bring the scourge of addiction and how it?s wider effect on families into the forefront.
Seven years of involvement with one of her key charities, Action on Addiction, was a ?catalyst? for her keen interest early childhood development, the royal mom has said.
Kate, 37, is now sending out ?a really important message that addiction is not something that should be hidden away behind closed doors,? says Graham Beech, chief executive of Action on Addiction. ?The more people talk about it, the more they can find the help and get the treatment that they need.?
Kate has ?helped us to bring addiction out of the shadows and encouraged other people to rally ?round and support what we?re trying to do at a time when addiction is becoming ever more complex and growing in volume,? he adds.
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The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @Place2Be, will host a reception at Buckingham Palace on Monday 9th March in celebration of Place2Be?s 25th anniversary.
Gert?s Royals Twitter says
QuoteMonday March 9th,
Duchess Kate, Patron of @Place2Be, will host a reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of Place2Be?s 25th anniversary.
Twitter (https://twitter.com/gertsroyals/status/1233445977870172163?s=21)
The reception is an evening gala, whilst the Commonwealth service at the Westminster Abbey is at 3:00 p.m.
She may attend both events.
Both events take place in London. The Service is not that long and there is still time to go home and prepare for the gala event in the evening.
This evening The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of @Place2Be since 2013, hosted a reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the charitys incredible work over the past 25 years #25YearsOfPlace2Be
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Kate Middleton re-wears Jenny Packham gown as she hosts Place2Be reception at Buckingham Palace | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-8091773/Kate-Middleton-looks-glamorous-purple-hosts-reception-Buckingham-Palace-Place2Be.html)
Kate Middleton Caps Commonwealth Day with Palace Reception | PEOPLE.com | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-hosts-palace-reception-hours-after-reuniting-with-meghan-markle-and-prince-harry/)
Recycling since India and Bhutan trips in 2016
Kate Middleton dazzles in a recycled Jenny Packham dress for reception at Buckingham Palace | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/2020030986025/kate-middleton-jenny-packham-dress-buckingham-palace-reception/)
Kate Middleton hosts special reception at Buckingham Palace - live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2020030986013/kate-middleton-buckingham-palace-reception-place2be/1/)
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Pics from tonight
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One of my favorite gowns from the couple's tour in India so I am happy to see it again.
Congratulations to Place2Be on its 25th anniversary!
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Kate Middleton dazzles in blue to host glitzy palace bash for children's charity - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-dazzles-blue-host-21662943)
Kate Middleton hosts gala dinner at Buckingham Palace putting Megxit behind her | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1252987/kate-middleton-latest-buckingham-palace-dinner-Place2Be-meghan-markle-megxit-prince-harry)
never realized that dress looked so beautiful without the veil
The Duchess of Cambridges Mentally Healthy Schools initiative has become UK-wide. The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families revealed the major milestone today to correspond with the majority of children returning to school. The initiative provides a whole-school approach, including resources, curriculums and tools to help develop a positive ethos and culture ? where everyone feels that they belong.
The Duchess of Cambridge, who is patron of the prestigious charity, launched Mentally Healthy Schools in 2018, in the hope to support children struggling with their mental wellbeing in school. At the time, she pledged: The ultimate goal is that no primary school teacher, anywhere in the country, should in future have to wonder where to turn when it comes to the wellbeing of children in their care.
More: Kate's Mentally Healthy Schools Pays Off - Royal Corner - The Rumble Online - Opinions, Movies, Travel, Tech, Books and so much more! (http://therumbleonline.com/the-opinionated/royal-corner/kates-mentally-healthy-schools/kates-mentally-healthy-schools.html)
It's a wonderful news, so an accolade to Kate (and Heads Together, the umbrella of Mentally Healthy, both her ideas) :partaay: to have her initiative as part of the curriculum in all schools in the UK, I only regret that mentally healthy was taken now rather than back when she spoke about the tool. Today after school started, more than half of teachers all over the UK felt scared afternoon census. The tool then 2018 is precisely to help ''staff'' with the wellbeing and MH of children.
Excellent news!!! :happy17: I can see it being very important now during the pandemic and as students across the UK will be returning to in person instruction.
:thumbsup: Excellent. Very much needed.
I'm so happy to hear this. When it was launched I hoped that such a great idea would succeed. It really shows what royal attention can do. I hope the teachers will use the resources more and more!
Catherine has marked the start of Childrens Mental Health week by urging parents and their children to open up about their feelings, particularly during such a challenging time.
With schools closed and many forced to work from home during the coronavirus pandemic, the Duchess of Cambridge said expressing yourself is crucial for mental wellbeing, whether it be through speech, music, drama or art.
Last year, the Duchess launched her landmark survey on the Early Years which revealed that while 90% of people acknowledge that parental mental health is crucial to support their children, in practice the majority struggle to prioritise their own wellbeing
Kate Middleton Marks Beginning of Children's Mental Health Week with Special Message - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5aHt7Z7veg)
Glad to see that parents/guardians are being reminded to care for their own mental well being.
The Duchess of Cambridges Mentally Healthy Schools initiative is set for a vital expansion to cover Secondary Schools and Further Education Colleges in March.
The news comes after *MHS* revealed their site is being used in almost every country worldwide.
The Duchess's Mentally Healthy Schools Initiative Expands - The Rumble Online - Opinions, Movies, Travel, Tech, Books and so much more! (http://therumbleonline.com/the-opinionated/royal-corner/kates-mhs-expands/kates-mhs-expands.html)
The news comes after *MHS* revealed their site is being used in almost every country worldwide.
congratulations
QuoteSince its establishment, the resource website has become a global success story. Over half a million people have utilised the site, which has been used in almost every country in the world. With over 600 resources for primary schools already and 200 organisations helping to promote children?s mental health in school, the upcoming expansion looks only to build upon an already determined legacy.
Last year, Jaime Smith, Director of the Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools Programme at the Anna Freud Centre described the importance of MHS, saying: ??We are delighted to build on Mentally Healthy Schools? great success by extending its guidance and resources for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The expansion of Mentally Healthy Schools will ensure that it is even more useful and accessible for school staff and schools across the UK.
?It is a great opportunity for us to help meet the growing demand on schools and support them to promote mental health across the UK.?
There is also relief amongst local secondary schools surrounding the new expansion. Teacher, Lisa Holt ? who works at Temple Moor High School in Leeds ? described the inclusion of secondary schools and colleges as a ?lifeline after a devastating time due to the lockdown.?
?We?ve seen the mental health of teenagers and young adults take a hammering over the lockdown and wider pandemic,? she said. ?But there has also been an impact on teacher?s mental health too, so to have the MHS expand into our field of work will provide much needed confidence and support for all involved.?
Excellent news for students, faculty, staff and parents/guardians who can take advantage of this program which is available in so many schools now.
A place for articles and discussion regarding the Royal Foundation Mental Heath program for Children
Through our work with leading mental health charities, we know that supporting the mental health of children is vital. With half of all mental health issues starting before the age of 14, nurturing wellbeing early in life can make a significant and positive impact on each child's future. As children spend so much of their time in school, the role of teachers and school staff in supporting their mental health is critical, but teachers are already stretched and often don't know where to start or how best to promote and support mental wellbeing in their classroom
Mentally Healthy Schools - Royal Foundation (https://royalfoundation.com/programme/mentally-healthy-schools/)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit east London school to support mental health initiatives ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-duke-and-duchess-of-cambridge-visit-east-london-school-to-support-mental-health-initiatives-157056/)
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have undertaken their first joint in-person engagement of 2021 , visiting School21 in east London in support of Mentally Healthy Schools.
During their visit, on March 11, William and Kate spoke with students who were outside playing. Kate was seen at a sandbox asking a little boy if he'd found any treasure while William helped a little girl build a wall at the construction area, telling people that he was just ?doing what I was told.?
Kensington Palace noted in a press release that William and Kate's visit coincided with the launch of Mentally Healthy Schools resources for secondary schools and FE colleges and that they spoke to teachers to hear about how the programme is helping them to place mental health at the forefront of their school's curriculum.
We've had some very positive feedback from parents, Andrea Silvain, the deputy head of middle school at School21, told William and Kate about Mentally Healthy Schools. She told the royals that during the lockdowns, teachers and parents were closely linked in teaching the students and that families had appreciated the online resource.
It's a really useful tool, William agreed.
Kate helped launch Mentally Healthy Schools three years ago for primary schools. The online programme provides access to hundreds of mental health resources for teachers and other staff to use in lesson plans, guidance sessions, or assemblies. Since its launch, the resources have been accessed over 1 million times.
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Website: Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families (http://www.annafreud.org)
Anna Freud Centre is a charity which transforms the experience of children, young people and their families with mental health issues by carrying out research, developing and offering services, teaching and training.
A thread to post articles and discuss Kate as Patron
Place2Be
Website: Improving children?s mental health in schools ? Place2Be (http://www.place2be.org.uk)
Place2Be works in schools providing early intervention mental health support, without stigmatising children, young people or families and at a point where they need it most.
Our Patron | About Us | Action on Addiction (https://www.actiononaddiction.org.uk/about/about-us/our-patron)
Action on Addiction was one of the first four charity patronages Her Royal Highness accepted in 2012.
As patron of the charity, The Duchess has played a pivotal role in promoting the practical solutions we have developed to enable ever more people to live their lives free from addiction, and also in challenging the stigma that surrounds it. The Duchess?s experience with Action on Addiction has helped lay the groundwork for her work and understanding on mental health, and is currently helping inform her work in developing a major project around support for children in their earliest years.
Over the course of the last seven years, Her Royal Highness has visited all our services and has met many of the people we have worked with, as well as some former clients who have moved their lives on in recovery following completion of one of our treatment programmes.
We are incredibly grateful to The Duchess for her invaluable support in helping to maximise the reach and impact of Action on Addiction so that we can help more of the people and families who are suffering from addiction, eradicate the stigma associated with it and, ultimately, save more lives.
Today The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of The Forward Trust, which formally merged with Action on Addiction in May 2021.
The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust - Forward Trust (https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/news-story/duchess-of-cambridge-becomes-forward-trust-patron/)
This is great. I hope charities with the same purpose merge. One look at the charities commission indicates small and medium ones in bad financial state.
The Duchess of Cambridge has become the patron of
@ForwardTrust
- an organisation helping people struggling with addiction and their families.
The organisation has recently merged with
@ActionAddiction
, one of Catherine's first patronages.
The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of The Forward Trust, which formally merged with Action on Addiction in May 2021.
The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust - Forward Trust (https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/news-story/duchess-of-cambridge-becomes-forward-trust-patron/)
Yay! Hope that going forward that it will be good for both organizations.
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1447930988454158339?s=20
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge will deliver the keynote speech at an event hosted by the Forward Trust on October 19 to launch the charity?s ?Taking Action on Addiction? campaign, designed to improve awareness and understanding of addiction, its causes and scale in society.
Busy day for Kate, I've always liked very much her involvement with Action on Addiction, one of the first charities she associated with.
Then the KP Diana party, not official but apparently she and the children will be with William and Diana's friends. It's a great opportunity to meet and greet the who is who (Mother's day, because of the cards from George and Charlotte, especially the latter, about W missing his mother, baby Louis did his hand printing for K).
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on June 24, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
Today The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of The Forward Trust, which formally merged with Action on Addiction in May 2021.
The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust - Forward Trust (https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/news-story/duchess-of-cambridge-becomes-forward-trust-patron/)
October 19. The Duchess of Cambridge as Patron of the Forward Trust attended the Forward Trust 'Taking Action on Addiction' campaign launch in London today.
Pics: Bilder und Fotos - Getty Images (https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775726062)
Action on Addiction and The Forward Trust merged June 2021. Great, as many charities folded. I hope other charities small/med that have the same goal follow suit. She did say in her speech that there are many charities dedicated to addiction, associated to MH, basically wishing the best to everyone involved. I suppose 10 years, gives an almost expert level.
"We are honoured to announce HRH The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of The Forward Trust, which formally merged with Action on Addiction'' June 24, 2021
Kate at 40: How mental health became her royal focus ? Royal Central (https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/kate-at-40-how-mental-health-became-her-royal-focus-170341/)
QuoteWhen the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge joined Prince Harry for a video encouraging people to speak out about mental health in April 2017, the trio spoke about the difficulties of losing a parent, of raising a child, and just reaching out to talk to someone when times are tough.
In the casual chat, recorded for their Heads Together mental health initiative, the two brothers pointed out that Heads Together was Catherine?s idea. She said she realized mental health was ?a common thread? in their work, whether it was William?s work with the homeless, Harry?s involvement with the military, or ?addiction with me and bereavement.?
The admission that it was Catherine?s idea came as a surprise to some but showed the growing influence the duchess had on the initiatives the then-royal trio carried out. Four years later, mental health is at the heart of Catherine?s work in the Royal Family and promises to be a focus moving on.
Whether it?s through her involvement with the charity Action on Addiction or focusing on the early years, the Duchess of Cambridge has spoken out about how mental health issues greatly impact lifelong outcomes for individuals in today?s society.
It has been announced that The Duchess of Cambridge will appear on the popular programme to read to children during Children's Mental Health Week.
Kate has chosen to read The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson.
More: Duchess of Cambridge Will Read CBeebies Bedtime Story During Children's Mental Health Week - Netmums (https://www.netmums.com/life/duchess-of-cambridge-will-read-cbeebies-bedtime-story)
^^^
The link was taken down because an embargo was broke
She looks (ed) great,as embargoed, in jeans and sweater, sitting in a bed. The furnishings in wood, so it looked very Harry Potter (ish), Owl story et all. I hope the video will be available in Youtube.
I quit my BBC subscription I had with the also quit DIRECTV. I've been subscribing straight to channels I like, changed all TV sets to flat screens that can be wified and bluetoothed to LT, Pad, Phone. Technology is great.
Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on February 07, 2022, 06:11:56 PM
^^^
The link was taken down because an embargo was broke
Boo. :thumbsdown:
A little more on the classic story from 1968 that Catherine will be reading. No doubt people of Catherine's generation recall this from their own childhood.
Children's Book Review: THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK by Jill Tomlinson, Author, Paul Howard, Illustrator , illus. by Paul Howard. Candlewick (https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-7636-1562-8)
Royal bedtime story with Duchess of Cambridge as she heads to CBeebies ? The Crown Chronicles (https://thecrownchronicles.co.uk/royal-news/royal-bedtime-story-with-duchess-of-cambridge-as-she-heads-to-cbeebies/)
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The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark, read by the Duchess on CBeebies Bedtime Stories airs at 6.50pm on Sunday.
Bedtime stories with Kate! Duchess will read The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark on CBeebies | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10485791/Bedtime-stories-Kate-Duchess-read-Owl-Afraid-Dark-CBeebies.html)
Kate Middleton Makes Surprise Debut on Children's TV Show | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-makes-surprise-debut-on-childrens-tv-show-and-reads-a-special-bedtime-story/)
Kate Middleton reads children's bedtime story for CBeebies - see photo | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20220207132581/kate-middleton-reads-childrens-bedtime-story-cbeebies/)
Dressed-down Kate Middleton sits crossed-legged on floor in sneak peek of TV appearance - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/dressed-down-kate-middleton-sits-26161758)
Kate Middleton will help send kids to sleep by reading bedtime story on CBeebies (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17577575/kate-middleton-cbeebies-bedtime-story/)
https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-60290064
https://www.itv.com/news/2022-02-07/duchess-of-cambridge-reads-childrens-bedtime-story-for-cbeebies
A short clip has been release.
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge, is reading #CBeebiesBedtimeStories to mark Children's Mental Health Week.
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson & @paulhoward20 at 6.50pm, Sun 13th Feb then on @bbciplayer.
https://twitter.com/CBeebiesHQ/status/1492061092809478144?s=20&t=FJi81RWjnKzwq4HuOsJK4Q
The 1968 classic hit in several categories Amazon the #1 purchase last night. This morning it took # 1 2 and 3, and in all other categories # 9 and 10.
The first category in books that hit #1 is in health 📚
And this with a spoiler alert/trailer only.
The Duchess of Cambridge to read CBeebies Bedtime Story for Children?s Mental Health Week - Children's Mental Health Week (https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/news/the-duchess-of-cambridge-to-read-cbeebies-bedtime-story-for-children-s-mental-health-week/)
Kate Middleton says 'no mother is immune to anxiety and depression' | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10786707/Kate-Middleton-says-no-mother-immune-anxiety-depression.html)
Kate Middleton Announces New Patronage That Highlights Her Role as a Mom | PEOPLE.com (https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-new-patronage-maternal-mental-health-alliance/)
Kate calls for society to help women and families affected by perinatal mental health challenges | UK News | Sky News (https://news.sky.com/story/kate-calls-for-society-to-help-women-and-families-affected-by-perinatal-mental-health-challenges-12606244)
Kate speaks out on motherhood as Duchess takes on new royal role | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1606080/kate-middleton-news-royal-patron-Maternal-Mental-Health-Alliance)
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This combo could also be in her scouts thread.
Quote from: wannable on February 02, 2023, 06:48:41 PM
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An incredible accomplishment by Capt. Chandi!
Polar Preet ? Breaking Boundaries (https://polarpreet.com/)
I would like her to detail the equipment to survive and move alone, other than pulling a sledge. She must have taken technology plan A a GPS with a live feed, B, a tracker. And I'd like to read her diary day 1, day 2....
I took a 2 month experience out in the wild with no recording, technology, nada. It's not easy, but it's my kind of thing, so I enjoyed it and want to repeat the experience.
The Princess of Wales as Patron of Place2Be has recorded a video for Children's Mental Health Week.
https://twitter.com/KateMansey/status/1622384828694790145
QuoteNEW: In a video to mark the start of Children's Mental Health Week, the Princess of Wales says she is "a firm believer in giving children the skills that they need for life and focusing on their social and emotional development"
Coverage of Catherine's visit to Landau Forte college where Capt. Chandi spoke to students today.
Kate Middleton in Derby live: Princess of Wales meets Polar Preet on royal visit at Landau Forte College - Derbyshire Live (https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/kate-middleton-derby-live-princess-8124187)
QuoteKate Middleton is set to arrive at Landau Forte College in Derby along with the world-record-breaking Harpreet Kaur Chandi MBE to speak with students. The Princess of Wales and Polar Preet are celebrating the explorer's return from her trip to Antarctica, where Preet covered 922 miles in 70 days and 16 hours.
Captain Chandi, from Derby, undertook the expedition to inspire future generations to believe in themselves. The trip, which Kate was patron of, broke the world record for the furthest unsupported solo polar expedition in history.
This school visit in her hometown kicks off Captain Chandi?s UK-wide tour of schools during which she will share her story and her inspirational message. During the visit, Captain Chandi will make a speech to students about her expedition and will be joined by the Princess in presenting an award to Simrat Soggi, one of the winners of Preet?s national school logo competition.
Read more: Get the latest Kate Middleton stories from Derbyshire Live
Her Royal Highness will then join students as they get involved in some activities that help bring Preet's incredible expedition to life. These will cover how Preet trained, what foods kept her going, and how she prepared.
The pair will finish their trip by speaking to a group of year 11 and year 13 students about building resilience and mental well-being in all aspects of life.
Nice welcome and celebration party.
William is named as the new royal patron of the Wales Air Ambulance.
Prince William named royal patron of the Wales Air Ambulance charity (https://nation.cymru/news/prince-william-named-royal-patron-of-the-wales-air-ambulance-charity/)
QuoteKensington Palace has announced The Prince of Wales has been named royal patron of the Wales Air Ambulance charity.
The patronage was revealed ahead of William and the Princess of Wales?s visit to the charity?s headquarters in Llanelli on Tuesday.
It is the first Welsh patronage to be announced for William since he was given the title the Prince of Wales by the King.
The Wales Air Ambulance charity, which was founded in 2001, has completed almost 45,000 missions and is on stand-by 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
William was an air ambulance pilot for the East Anglian Air Ambulance and a helicopter pilot with the RAF Search and Rescue Force based at RAF Valley on Anglesey.
The Prince and Princess of Wales arrived at a rehabilitation centre in Pontyclun, near Cardiff today having travelled to Wales to help champion mental health initiatives and meet local communities.
Arriving at the centre they were greeted by Sue Gwyn, executive director, manager Grace Sansom and the Welsh Government?s minister for mental health and wellbeing Lynne Neagle.
Two-year-old Cora Phillips gave the Princess of Wales a bunch of daffodils as a St David?s Day gift in time for March 1.
NEW: The Princess of Wales will carry out engagements on Tuesday and Thursday to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (May 15-21). HRH has dedicated many years to promoting the importance of mental wellbeing, especially in children and young people. -
The visits will include conversations with young people about the importance of ensuring they are equipped with the tools to deal with the challenges they are facing in a healthy and positive way. -
https://twitter.com/MajestyMagazine/status/1657024198236073986?s=20
Catherine's visit is coordinated with Mental Health Week.
Kate Middleton stuns fans as she teams up with top athlete on surprise visit: Live updates | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/492993/princess-kate-visits-dame-kelly-holmes-trust-bath-delighted-school-children/)
QuoteThe Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is a youth development charity founded on the belief that every young person needs a champion.
The organisation puts world class athletes shoulder to shoulder with young people to pass on their winning mindset and provide coaching and mentoring, helping those who are facing adversity to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in education, work and life.
During her visit, the Princess will spend time with students from St Katherine's School in Bristol who are taking part in the On Track To Achieve programme, delivered by their athlete mentor, Paralympic gold medallist Liz Johnson.
Her Royal Highness will hear from the pupils about their personal experiences and some of the challenges that young people face today, and how working with an athlete mentor has supported them to better express their emotions, build resilience, and promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
Dame Kelly Holmes, the charity?s President and Founder, will also speak about her own experiences and how they inspired her to set up the charity in 2008.
Rebecca English, RR for the Daily Mail is with Catherine.
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
The Princess of Wales is in Bath visiting the Dame Kelly Holmes Trust which links world class athletes with young people to pass on their winning mindset. It?s one of two engagements she is undertaking to mark #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
Thank you to the wonderful young women from St Katherine's School for speaking so openly and honestly about their mental health and how the @DameKellysTrust has supported them 💛
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Platform_Rail
@platform_rail
Wow - a right royal surprise for students waiting for a train home with us today 👑
HRH The Princess of Wales taking time to say hello & ask the children about their trip was a better end to the day than we could ever have planned!
#PrincessofWales #KateMiddleton #princess
Video of Kate taking the train back home.
https://twitter.com/platform_rail/status/1658463997547405313
Anecdotes gathered by Rebecca English, the most important for her to tweet is:
Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
The Princess of Wales spoke honestly about the challenges of joining the Royal Family @DameKellysTrust today.
She said she had never thought about it until she fell in love with William - and admitted public speaking didn't come naturally
Available Mail Plus line (some of the subscriber notes become Daily Mail available 24 hours later)
Pics: https://www.gettyimages.de/search/2/image?events=775978512&family=editorial
Cameron Walker
@CameronDLWalker
NEW: The Princess of Wales has arrived at @AFNCCF (one of her longest standing patronages) which brings together research, clinical expertise, and training to build the mental wellbeing of future generations.
The charity is launching their 'Let?s talk about anxiety' toolkit.
I?m told this is a key part of their new 'Closing the Gap' strategy - aiming to develop new thinking on mental health solutions and address access issues to mental health support for children and young people.
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Short video arriving
https://twitter.com/i/status/1659145114537672705
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Rebecca English
@RE_DailyMail
The Princess of Wales is at @AFNCCF to join a series of roundtable discussions on how we can better support the mental wellbeing of current and future generations as part of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Pictures and short videos
https://twitter.com/RE_DailyMail/status/1659154770995585024
More on Catherine's visit to her long time patronage the Anna Freud Center.
Princess of Wales visits Anna Freud London home | Daily Mail Online (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12098057/Princess-Wales-visits-Anna-Freud-London-home.html)
QuoteToday's visit to Anna Freud saw Kate speak with youngsters about anxiety, based on 'Let's Talk About Anxiety', a new animation and teacher toolkit which has been co-created by the students themselves.
The students also discussed how anxiety plays a part, at times, in everyone's lives.
They then learnt about and practise healthy coping skills and took part in activities to identify practical strategies that can help them when they feel anxious.
Anna Freud brings together research, clinical expertise, and training to build the mental wellbeing of future generations.
Preach!!! I?m so glad to see a round table discussion like this. I especially appreciate the comment: anxiety and sadness are not a disease; they are a part of life. So many young people (and not so young people) are frightened of their own feelings and it?s because they don?t understand them and therefore can?t regulate them.
I?m all for medication when necessary, for both physical and mental illnesses, but we also have to learn to cope with our own thoughts and emotions. I?m happy to hear that more and more people are doing this with young children. It?s not about validating these emotions so much as understanding them and not allowing them to make you believe they?re bigger than you are.
We all have trying moments, but doing this type of work throughout your life helps mitigate some of those moments where we feel grief, sadness, and despair.
^ The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
It was an inspiring morning at @AFNCCF this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Learn more about their brilliant new 'Let's Talk About Anxiety' toolkit: https://annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/let-s-talk-about-anxiety-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/
Short video of Kate summarizing her visit, encouraging people to enter the link in Re to Anxiety and the new tool
https://twitter.com/i/status/1659247323724103680
Thanks for posting this,
@wannable :) I love it. I wished we discussed things like this when I was a kid, would have saved me many a panic attacks 😂 The center also seems to be doing practical actions on top of discussions, which I think is super helpful for young kids.
So glad to see the PoW involved with this center and highlighting their work.
Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on May 18, 2023, 05:01:49 PM
Preach!!! I?m so glad to see a round table discussion like this. I especially appreciate the comment: anxiety and sadness are not a disease; they are a part of life. So many young people (and not so young people) are frightened of their own feelings and it?s because they don?t understand them and therefore can?t regulate them.
I?m all for medication when necessary, for both physical and mental illnesses, but we also have to learn to cope with our own thoughts and emotions. I?m happy to hear that more and more people are doing this with young children. It?s not about validating these emotions so much as understanding them and not allowing them to make you believe they?re bigger than you are.
We all have trying moments, but doing this type of work throughout your life helps mitigate some of those moments where we feel grief, sadness, and despair.
I agree. Students feel different types of anxiety throughout their lives which is completely normal. For the youngest ones, it's more likely a case of separation from parents or familiar teachers while older students probably are dealing with test anxiety even if they're well-prepared.
Learning to recognize that this is all part of life is important for their development. Also learning how to recognize when the anxiety becomes to overwhelming and how to seek help is imperative.
^I agree,
@TLLK. Especially after the pandemic. I hear from my teacher friends how much children are acting out now and I think part of that is related to both the stress and lack of social contact we had during the pandemic. We need to talk about it.
Quote from: HistoryGirl2 on May 18, 2023, 05:01:49 PM
Preach!!! I?m so glad to see a round table discussion like this. I especially appreciate the comment: anxiety and sadness are not a disease; they are a part of life. So many young people (and not so young people) are frightened of their own feelings and it?s because they don?t understand them and therefore can?t regulate them.
I?m all for medication when necessary, for both physical and mental illnesses, but we also have to learn to cope with our own thoughts and emotions. I?m happy to hear that more and more people are doing this with young children. It?s not about validating these emotions so much as understanding them and not allowing them to make you believe they?re bigger than you are.
We all have trying moments, but doing this type of work throughout your life helps mitigate some of those moments where we feel grief, sadness, and despair.
Brilliant comment..... :goodpost:
Quote from: wannable on May 18, 2023, 05:24:58 PM
^ The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
It was an inspiring morning at @AFNCCF this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Learn more about their brilliant new 'Let's Talk About Anxiety' toolkit: https://annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/resources/let-s-talk-about-anxiety-animation-and-teacher-toolkit/
Short video of Kate summarizing her visit, encouraging people to enter the link in Re to Anxiety and the new tool
https://twitter.com/i/status/1659247323724103680
Thank you so much for all the info about Catherine's visit, this is so needed today. :flower3:
https://twitter.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1659513843062644738?s=61&t=SLo5iiUhZ52O6n1B3sM_wQ
QuoteA special video for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek coming this Sunday
The Prince of Wales joins HMS Oardacious to go rowing for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
The Prince of Wales joins HMS Oardacious to go rowing for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TShTnEutigE)
A great 6 minute video of William and the Military for Mental Health Awareness week. I'm posting it here in Kat'es mental health charities.
Thanks for the video, that was really great to watch William with the crew, rowing and talking about how to deal with a person's mental health these days...even in any situation.
^I agree. It?s great that while William is obviously the main draw, the video focuses on them and not him.
Today the Princess of Wales as the patron of Forward Trust is visiting a Men's prison in Surrey to see how the inmates are being treated for addiction issues.
QuoteThe Princess of Wales, patron of the @ForwardTrust
, is visiting HMP High Down (a Category C men?s prison and young offender institution) in Surrey to learn about how the charity is supporting those in the criminal justice system to manage and recover from their addictions.
https://twitter.com/majestymagazine/status/1701543678177915081?s=61&t=SLo5iiUhZ52O6n1B3sM_wQ
'Injured' Princess of Wales is seen with bandaged fingers after 'falling at home while trampolining with her children' - but doesn't let it get in the (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12507871/Prisoner-Cell-Block-HRH-Kate-Middleton-recycles-blue-Alexander-McQueen-suit-visits-Surrey-prison-learn-inmates-supported-addiction-recovery-charity.html)
Kate Middleton sports an injured hand from 'playing on the trampoline with her children at home'... and it's certainly not the first time her (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12508921/Kate-Middleton-sports-injured-hand-playing-trampoline-children-home-certainly-not-time-perfectly-manicured-fingers-needed-plasters.html)
Kate Middleton Spends Morning in Prison to Highlight Help for Addicts (https://people.com/kate-middleton-goes-to-prison-help-fight-addiction-7967968)
Kate Middleton sports injury as she makes surprise visit to men's prison ? LIVE BLOG | HELLO! (https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/502263/kate-middleton-surprise-visit-mens-prison-surrey/)
Princess Kate shows off 'stunning' new hairstyle and chic navy suit at High Down prison | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1811970/princess-kate-navy-suit-high-down-prison)
Princess Kate has a bandage around her fingers on royal visit | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1811969/princess-kate-injured-fingers-bandage)
HMP High Down's most famous inmates as Princess Kate visits Surrey jail | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1811877/hmp-high-down-famous-prisoners)
Kate Middleton visits HMP High Down prison in Surrey | Royal | News | Express.co.uk (https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1811912/kate-middleton-hmp-high-down-visit)
Kate Middleton makes surprise jail visit and sports injury from playtime with kids - Mirror Online (https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/kate-middleton-makes-surprise-jail-30920189)
Princess Kate reveals injury as she visits prison in power suit to speak to inmates struggling with addictions | The Sun (https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/23912159/princess-kate-visits-prison-in-power/)
All good in my books. I like her side bangs too.