🔔 Support services: know which services are available across the festive season so if a young person needs extra support, they know where to turn. (6/6)

🔔 Breathing space: striking a balance between connection with others and connection with themselves is important - if they need to spend a few hours in their room or go for a solo walk, that’s okay! (5/6)

🔔 Respect boundaries: This time of year can come with a lot of pressures so agreeing boundaries (maybe about who they spend time with or topics of conversation) can reduce anxiety and create a more comfortable atmosphere. (4/6)

🔔 Reassurance: This might be around the validity of their feelings, expectations and agreed boundaries or what this time means and how quickly it will pass. (3/6)

🔔 Ask and listen: Ask them what support they would like and listen carefully without judgement. Work together to figure out what would be best for them. (2/6)