The resilience boat activity created by Young Minds offers a creative way for children to explore sources of stress and support. Using the metaphor of a boat navigating through choppy waters, it allows children to visualize the ups and downs they face and how to…
Category: Mental Health
Building Resilience In Young People: Teaching Resource
This comprehensive resource provides social workers, teachers and other professionals with tools to help strengthen resilience and coping skills in the youth they serve. The resource focuses on seven essential skills that comprise resilience: emotional awareness, impulse control, optimism, flexible thinking, empathy, self-efficacy, and connectedness….
Resilience Toolkit – Activities for Young People
The resilience toolkit is a comprehensive guide developed to promote resilience and wellbeing in young people aged 10 and over. It contains theory and background on resilience along with a variety of practical tools, worksheets and lesson plans. The toolkit is structured around the RESILIENCE…
Mood Crew: Tools for Understanding Emotions age 4-10 (Worbook & Activities)
Navigating emotions is an essential part of growing up, and it’s crucial to begin this emotional education at a young age. The DBSA Mood Crew Programme is an educational initiative aimed at children between the ages of 4 to 10. Its objective is to help…
The Growth Mindset Workbook for Teens
The Growth Mindset Workbook is a helpful tool for social workers who work with young people. It contains 40 activities designed to teach teens about having a growth mindset. The workbook helps teenagers understand their strengths, set goals, and improve their relationships with others. It…
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry (storybook)
“When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry” by Molly Bang is a story that revolves around Sophie’s emotions. When Sophie experiences intense anger, the book delves into her journey of handling these feelings. This book helps children understand and manage their emotions by witnessing Sophie’s experiences….
When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief book
“When Someone Very Special Dies: Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief” by Heegaard is a valuable resource designed to assist children in comprehending and managing their feelings of sorrow when they encounter the passing of a cherished individual. The book offers guidance and support,…
What to do when you worry too much: A kids guide to overcoming anxiety
This is a book adapted to assist children in managing anxiety. The book explains that worries are like seeds that can grow if you pay too much attention to them. It gives advice for managing worries, such as using logic to challenge irrational fears, scheduling…
Have You Filled A Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids Book
“Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids” by Carol McCloud, with illustrations by David Messing, is a children’s book with a strong message about emotions and interactions. Everyone has an invisible bucket representing their feelings. A full bucket means…
My Feelings Workbook for Children
This is a 15-page printable workbook to help children understand and manage their emotions, particularly anxiety and worry. It is designed to be completed by a child with guidance from a parent, teacher, counselor or social worker. The workbook features Billie the Goat as a…
Emotions Activities Workbook
This 9-page resource from Partnership for Children provides a diverse collection of printable activities to help children ages 5-11 explore emotions. It aims to build emotional literacy and resilience by improving children’s ability to identify, understand, and manage feelings. The range of activities are organized…
Young person’s guide to understanding and coping with emotions
“These Things Called Emotions: A Young Person’s Guide to Understanding and Coping with Emotions” is a powerful and empowering resource for young individuals seeking to embrace their emotions with confidence and understanding. It nurtures emotional resilience, encourages healthy coping strategies, and fosters a sense of…
Stopping the Pain: A Workbook for Teens Who Self-Injure
“Stopping the Pain: A Workbook for Teens Who Self-Injure” is a valuable resource designed to help teenagers struggling with self-injury. Divided into sections, it offers a series of activities that encourage self-reflection, understanding emotions, and building healthier coping strategies. The workbook is intended to complement…
Young person’s guide to understanding and coping with low mood
“A Young Person’s Guide to Understanding and Coping with Low Mood” is an empowering and informative workbook designed to help teens navigate the complexities of low mood and develop effective coping strategies. The book is thoughtfully divided into various sessions, each addressing different aspects of…
Building Skills That Strengthen Resilience Adult/Young People’s Guide
The Bouncing Back Workbook: Building Skills That Strengthen Resilience Adult/Young People’s Guide is a comprehensive and practical workbook designed to help individuals develop resilience and bounce back from life’s challenges. Resilience is the ability to recover and adapt in the face of difficult circumstances, and…
Resource guide for parents of a child with an eating disorder
‘Survive to Thrive Guide: A Resource for Parents of a Child with an Eating Disorder’ is a comprehensive and supportive booklet written by parents who have personal experience with a child’s eating disorder. This guide aims to provide parents, caregivers, and professionals with practical advice,…
All Emotions are OK: Booklet for Children
“All Emotions are OK” is a heartfelt booklet designed for children and their families to explore and embrace a wide range of emotions. The booklet is divided into three sections: Children, Tools, and Science. In the Children section, children and their caregivers will find engaging…
How to beat anxiety: Self help workbook for children
“How to Beat Anxiety: Self-Help Workbook for Children” is a comprehensive resource designed to assist children in managing and overcoming anxiety. The workbook is divided into six weekly sections, each focusing on different strategies and techniques to address anxiety-related challenges. The contents of the workbook…
A Terrible Thing Happened: A Child’s Story About Overcoming Trauma
“A Terrible Thing Happened” is a powerful and compassionate children’s story that addresses the impact of trauma. Through the experiences of Sherman Smith, the book explores the emotional struggles faced by children who have witnessed terrible events. From anxiety and nightmares to anger and trouble,…
The Don’t Worry Book for Young Children
“The Don’t Worry Book” by Tedd Parr is a delightful and supportive resource specifically designed for young children. With colourful illustrations and a child-friendly approach, this book aims to help kids understand and manage their worries effectively. Tedd Parr provides simple and practical strategies that…
The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress
“The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress” is a practical guide designed to assist teenagers in managing stress effectively. This workbook offers a range of activities and strategies to navigate and reduce stress levels. The workbook begins by…
Nobody is allowed to harm you: A book for children & young people to help them understand what abuse and neglect means
“Nobody is allowed to harm you: A book for children and young people to help them understand what abuse and neglect means” is a valuable resource that aims to educate and empower children and young individuals about abuse and neglect. This booklet provides a clear…
The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens: A Non-Diet, Body Positive Approach to Building a Healthy Relationship with Food
“The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens: A Non-Diet, Body Positive Approach to Building a Healthy Relationship with Food” is a comprehensive guide designed to help teenagers overcome common eating challenges such as stress eating, emotional eating, and binge eating. This transformative workbook takes a non-diet…
Emotionally Based School Avoidance: Guide for Parents
This comprehensive guide, titled “Emotionally Based School Avoidance: A Guide for Parents,” is designed to provide parents with valuable insights and strategies to support their children who are experiencing emotionally based school avoidance. By utilising the information and strategies in this guide, parents can play…
Helping Children Overcome Fears: Short Guide
Fear is a natural part of life, and children are especially prone to experiencing fears. While adults may dismiss children’s fears as trivial, they are very real to the children themselves. The purpose of this publication is to offer insights into children’s fears and provide…
Supporting a child with anxiety: A short guide for parents and carers
The guide offers valuable insights and practical strategies for parents and caregivers supporting a child with anxiety. It explores the nature of anxiety, its impact on the body, and provides practical ideas to help children manage their anxiety. The guide also offers advice for parents…
Developmental Trauma Close Up Information Booklet
The booklet is a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, professionals, and adults supporting children who have experienced childhood trauma or loss. It provides insights and guidance to help understand and address the challenges faced by these children. It acknowledges the profound and complex difficulties observed…
Coping with Death Booklet: For CHILDREN aged 6 to 12
The “Coping with Death Booklet: For Children Aged 6 to 12” is designed to help children understand the concept of death and navigate the complex emotions that arise when someone they care about passes away. This booklet encourages children to read it with a trusted…
Coping with Death Booklet: For PARENTS of children between 6 and 12
The “Coping with Death Booklet: For Parents of Children between 6 and 12” provides guidance and support for parents or carers who are navigating the difficult task of discussing death and dying with children in the 6 to 12 age range. This booklet aims to…
The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustrations
The Anger Workbook for Teens is a valuable resource designed to help teenagers manage their anger effectively. With a focus on practical activities, this workbook provides teens with tools to understand and engage with their anger in constructive ways. Covering topics such as anger triggers,…