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š„Smash Lifeš„ šSibling Bondš . . Within our services we offer āSibling Repairā as we recognise the importance of sibling relationships - and how with a bit of mediation, understanding, direction and connection the bond can flourish. . . When we set up Smash Life as brothers one person said āI wonder how long this will lastā sibling motivation ā . . Our sibling RAP sheet consists of: . . š Surviving a neglectful start to life with natural parents together š Being placed into care together š Being placed with abusive carers together for 8 years š witnessing each other be physically and emotionally abused on a daily basis powerless to do anything šBeing made to gang up, compete, fight against and ignore each other creating a division based on jealousy and resentment. š Split up upon leaving our carers with no one ābring us togetherā so we could talk, understand, process and address our relationship š Due to the pain having resentment and ignoring each other for much of our late teenage years and Twenties. š Both coming together to Form Smash Life with a mutual Drive, hunger and passion to educate, engage and inspire through our āWHYā š Feeling connected and understood through our work - through sharing our experiences in our talks which enhances our understanding and informs our practice = acceptance . . Give sibling relationships TIME and connection - there really is not many things as strong in life. . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #overcominglifeshurdlestogether #smashlifeuk #sibling #siblingbond #repair #understanding #connection #abuse #trauma #discussion #mentors #livedexperience #rolemodels #purpose #relationships #provedoubterswrong #socialcare #fostercare #complextrauma #understandingpast #beatyesterday
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š„Smash Lifeš„ āLet us find magic in all the little things in lifeā . . Itās the SMALL things...the little wins . . What do you find magic in? . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . šø @peachypix.photography . . #overcominglifeshurdlestogether #smashlifeuk #smallthings #littlewins #life #joy #moments #wellbeing #schools #startsmall #mentors #rolemodels #training #positivevibes #positivity #zeronegativity #children #mindset #trainyourmind #connection #livedexperience #brain #overcome
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š„Smash Lifeš„ āBe weird. Be random. Be who you are. Because you never know who would love the person you hide.ā . . We often say āBe Yourselfā. Be what you are. Don't pretend or never try to become someone else because everyone is unique and different in their own way. You are also āsomeoneā for others. So, be you. . . Even we have been guilty of trying to āfit inā in the past but a great realisation in life is you wonāt be everyoneās ācup of teaā so why be anything other than yourself! Each one of us possess something different. Be yourself and be natural. You are unique, just like your fingerprint. . . Happy Monday All. . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #quote #mondaymotivation #beyou #beyourself #wellbeing #overcominglifeshurdlestogether #smashlifeuk #zeronegativity #beatyesterday #mentors #speakers #trainers #dontbeasheep #mindset #advice #thoughtoftheday #guidance #livedexperience #lifelessons #lessonslearned #beyourself #character #unique #shropshire #uk #schools #support
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š„Smash Lifeš„ šAMBASSADOR š . . We are delighted to announce our new ambassador Mya Edwards @mya_e32 . . We firmly believe that role models and forms of inspiration are EVERYWHERE and we have watched Mya show a lot of courage and vulnerability this past year sharing her journey in care in the form of YouTube videos, Instagram and attending foster carers training to improve understanding, awareness and practice. Mya also has her own page @mya_foster_care which we urge you all to follow. . . The only way practice will continue to improve is if we really listen to the thoughts, wishes and feelings of those currently in care. Mya is a shining light and she should be proud of the mature way she is using her experiences to inspire and educate others as well as navigating through COVID, and college and other lifeās hurdles. . . We wanted young people currently in care to be ambassadors and Mya will advocate for our service, she will also appear in our next video ākick backā , will attend events with us, and receive our advice and support. We are very lucky that Mya has accepted this opportunity and we are certain she will SMASH LIFE. . . Please welcome Mya as our ambassador she is ACE and has a big future ahead of her. . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #ambassador #rolemodel #kind #support #bekind #giveback #hero #overcome #family #mentalhealth #happy #smashlifeuk #wellbeing #childrenincare #socialcare #mentoring #peermentors #livedexperience #schools #business #givingback #gratitude #givingback #inspiration #overcominglifeshurdlestogether #wellbeing
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š„Smash Lifeš„ On Wednesday We delivered a motivational virtual talk on zoom for children and adults. . . Touching on hurdles we have overcome in life, struggles, snippets of our journey giving practical tips, advice and guidance to help others understand and move forward through lockdown. . . One thing we noticed which really worked was children attending sitting down with their foster carers and listening, learning interacting TOGETHER which no doubt lead to further conversations After our session but more importantly brought more understanding and connection in the home. . . We will be running this event again and we urge social workers, foster carers to be curious and maybe use an event like this to sit with the child, connect, show your own vulnerability and open up conversations. . . A child interacted through the āchatā and just by us saying āwell done let us send a T-shirt out to your for being braveā and praising the interaction led to the child interacting further and opening up further - it was lovely to receive this feedback from a foster carer. . . One other thing we noticed was it was children who interacted first in the deeper questions - we can learn so much from children. . . smashlifeuk.com . . #speakers #smashlifeuk #approaches #motivational #uk #overcominglifeshurdlestogether #believe #lessons #vulnerability #share #talk #guide #wellbeing #fostercare #love #lifelessons #schools #socialwork #advice #shropshire #virtual #zoom #eventbrite
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š„Smash Lifeš„ LOCKDOWN LIVE. . . We are excited to welcome two amazing teachers to our latest lockdown live on Thursday 7pm. . . We will be speaking to primary school PE teacher @lyra_dstevens and secondary School PE teacher @carlos_rogers_ about school life during lockdown, adapting, changing, understanding and meeting the childrenās needs. . . We look forward to welcoming both. . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #wellbeing #lockdown #teaching #covid_19 #schools #peteachers #adapting #curiculum #teacherslife #changing #pupils #children #understanding #shrewsbury #telford #primaryteacher #scondaryschool #mindset #checkingin #smashlifeuk #conversation #learning #mentors #speakers #trainers
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š„Smash Lifeš„ šAMBASSADOR š . . We are delighted to announce our new ambassador Kyle Thomas @kxlethomas._ . . We firmly believe that role models and forms of inspiration are EVERYWHERE and we know Kyle very well having mentored him previously and have first hand seen his caring and kind qualities that rubs off on others. . . Kyle certainly has overcome many hurdles in life and has also proven living with cerebral palsy will NOT be a barrier but a form of inspiration to others that NOTHING will stop you achieving. . . We wanted young people currently in care to be ambassadors andKyle will advocate for our service, he is also training to become a peer mentor and will attend events with us. We are very lucky that Kyle has accepted this opportunity and we are certain he will SMASH LIFE. . . Please welcome Kyle as our ambassador he is ACE . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #ambassador #rolemodel #kind #support #bekind #giveback #hero #overcome #family #mentalhealth #happy #smashlifeuk #wellbeing #childrenincare #socialcare #mentoring #peermentors #livedexperience #schools #business #givingback #gratitude
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š„Smash Lifeš„ Virtual Training Feedback. . . We were delighted to receive this feedback following our talk / training we delivered for @lutoncouncil professionals practice week on Friday. . . Although training is currently virtual we deliver in our usual Smash Life way so everyone can feel inspired and remember the āwhyā they embarked on a career nurturing, caring and guiding children through Lifes Hurdles. You CAN and WILL be the difference. . . āIf you have a strong purpose in life, you don't have to be pushedā . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #training #smashlifeuk #talk #livedexperience #guidance #hope #inspire #cpd #practiceweek #luton #council #children #socialcare #socialworkengland #childprotection #safeguarding #livedexperience #youthwork #community #trauma #goodpractice #mentors #speakers #trainers #believe #bethechange #zeronegativity
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š„Smash Lifeš„ šGIVEAWAYš . . A HUGE well done to everyone who has made it to half term...itās been a hard time during lockdown with so much adapting and change. . . We are giving away x1 of our SMASH LIFE T-shirtās from this platform. All you have to do is TAG someone in the comments and explain why they deserve a T-shirt...it may be because they have shown resilience and bravery to work hard and adapt during this lockdown. It may be someone who has been a great role model to someone during this time. It may be someone who has been through a tough time but kept on going. This could be a child or adult. We all know someone whoās been amazing. . . We want to put a smile on someoneās face and reward how amazing they have been. . . Winner announced on Monday 15/02/21 . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #giveaway #smashlifeuk #tshirt #giveaway #heros #fostercare #recognisingheroes #happy #merchandise #love #kindness #believe #overcome #mindset #zeronegativity #mentors #smallbusiness #guidance #speakers #trainers #wellbeing #halfterm #lockdown #heroes #selfcare
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š„Smash Lifeš„ āSometimes a little thing you do gives happiness to someone. So never stop doing little thingsā . . Having the lived experience means we lead with empathy and feelings. We KNOW the impact a SMASH LIFE card with a personalised message inside will have on a child we support. . . āWe care, we believe, we are proudā just some of the messages we can write inside for a child to feel SEEN, LOVED, CARED for and part of the SMASH LIFE family. If someone would have sent us a card like this growing up in our darkest times we would have treasured it and knowing someone cared would have given us hope. We provide everything we NEEDED growing up in care. . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #card #gratitude #care #love #guidance #support #belief #rolemodel #goodpractice #mentors #speakers #trainers #smashlifeuk #children #fostercare #bethedifference #zeronegativity #thelittlethings #feelinggood #wecare #livedexperience #leadingwithlove #empathy #inspire #uk
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š„Smash Lifeš„ As we warm up to deliver more virtual training this week to @lutoncouncil itās great to reflect on the impact of our previous talks. . . Remember a lived experience in care should make you sit up and listen...the experiences you hear should make you as a practitioner want to ensure EVERY child feels seen, heard and cared for. . . When we lead and connect from the heart, we WILL see huge changes and most importantly children currently in care will feel the impact and thrive. . . āOvercoming Lifes Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #feedback #training #reality #livedexperience #virtualtraining #reallife #smashlifeuk #real #empathy #practice #socialwork #fostercare #childrenincare #council #share #mentors #business #instagram #speakers #trainers #changingmindsets
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š„Smash Lifeš„ āEvery child has the right to say what they think in ALL matters affecting them and have their views taken seriouslyā . . How do you collect the childās thoughts, wishes and feelings? . . Do you try to understand children or react and judge based on the behaviour they present? . . Before making any decisions based on a childās life we owe it to them to connect with them at the right time and gather how they feel...their voice should be part of the decision process in EVERY matter involving them. . . Be creative to obtain the childās voice especially if they find it hard or intimidating to sit in formal meetings. Encourage them to write down how they feel so you can present their feelings clearly and advocate in meetings. . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #childvoice #feelings #wishes #goodpractice #guidance #law #socialcare #children #voice #advocate #process #socialworkengland #schools #fostercare #childrenincare #dotherightthing #mentors #speakers #trainers #believe #trust #youth #community #care #love #guidance #smashlifeuk #shropshire #childrenmentalhealthweek2021
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š„Smash Lifeš„ Lockdown Live. . . Join Andy and Rich Thursday evening 7pm for š„ FIRE TALK š„ . . An informal discussion around mental health, lockdown, routines, advice, guidance and a chance to ask us a question. . . See you then! . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #fire #lockdown #instagramlive #advice #guidance #mentalhealth #support #lockdownlife #lockdown3 #smashlifeuk #grow #together #routines #believe #discussion #childrenmentalhealthweek2021 #livestream #shropshire #bestyesterday #connection #fireplace
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š„Smash Lifeš„ Monday Motivation. . . We love this advice from Simon director of @playandpartystore & @reggiesfitness . . People may judge, doubt and label you in life BUT you can use this as a DRIVE, a MOTIVATION to be the BEST you can be. It feels great to prove people wrong! . . Give @playandpartystore and @reggiesfitness a follow remember itās important to support businesses during this uncertain time and also great people like Simon who certainly is one KIND human. . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #playandpartystore #reggiesfitness #kindness #helpingothers #believe #mondaymotivation #successmindset #advice #zeronegativity #beatyesterday #rolemodel #shropshire #shrewsbury #uk #fitness #mindfulness #believeinyourself #believe #happy #mentors #speakyourtruth #instadaily #supportsmallbusiness #smashlifeuk
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š„Smash Lifeš„ #proud . . So much more coming in the next few months as we introduce a range of new services tailor made for children and proven to make a difference. . . Thank you to all the amazing children and families we support who continue to listen and follow our advice and guidance. . . āThe fire will never dieā . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . #Award #smashlifeuk #mentors #speakers #trainers #love #guidance #support #childcentred #trauma #fostercare #livedexperience #siblings #supportsmallbusiness #mentoring #mentalhealth #children #schools #socialwork #help #believe #groupwork #mindset #zeronegativity #beatyesterday
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š„Smash Lifeš„ āSometimes the right path is not the easiest oneā . . This is so true...sometimes we need to have realisations in life that to get to where you want you need to not take the easiest route...but the RIGHT route which may in fact be the hardest but give you the best rewards in the long run. . . Sometimes we will have quick achievements and wins but sometimes itās also about ensuring you accept your situation, put your head down, work hard and trust us you will grow, achieve and be everything you wanted to be and more in life. . . Have a great weekend. . . āOvercoming Lifeās Hurdles Togetherā . . smashlifeuk.com . . #truth #fostercare #business #youthwork #realisation #quote #instadaily #mentors #speakers #advice #guidance #livedexperience #lifejourney #honesty #accountability #smashlifeuk #growth #personaldevelopment #speakers #trainers #bestyesterday #itsgoodtotalk #real #community #advice #guidance