Category: Children & Young people

Someone in my family has a mental illness: Workbook for children
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Someone in my family has a mental illness: Workbook for children

“Someone in My Family Has a Mental Illness” is a workbook designed to support children aged seven to fourteen who have a family member with a mental illness. The  workbook…

Resilience Boat: Worksheet for Children
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Resilience Boat Activity: Worksheets for Children

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…

Managing School Anxiety Advice Sheet for Parents and Carers
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Managing School Anxiety: Advice Sheet for Parents and Carers

This is a 4-page advice sheet for parents and carers on managing school anxiety in children and young people. The key points are: Maintain good communication with the school and…

Mood crew emotions feelings tools programme
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Mood Crew: Tools for Understanding Emotions age 4-10 (Worbook & Activities)

This free enaging educational program, designed for children aged 4 to 10, helps adults initiate positive conversations about feelings. Created by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), the Mood…

The Growth Mindset Workbook for Teens
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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…

My Feelings Workbook for Children
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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…

Young person’s guide to understanding and coping with emotions
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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…

All Emotions are OK: Booklet for Children
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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:…

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The Worry Tornado – An Anxiety Management Worksheet

 The Worry Tornado is a practical and engaging worksheet designed to help children and young people understand and manage anxiety by breaking their worries into smaller, more manageable steps. Using…

A Terrible Thing Happened: A Child's Story About Overcoming Trauma
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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…

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Change “I Can’t” to “I Will Try” Worksheet for Children

This free printable worksheet helps children and young people shift from negative self talk to a more flexible and resilient mindset. It supports kids who often say “I can’t” when…

Nobody is allowed to harm you: A book for children & young people to help them understand what abuse and neglect means
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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…

Emotionally Based School Avoidance: Guide for Parents
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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…

Helping Children Overcome Fears: Short Guide
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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…

The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustrations
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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…

Building Blocks for Resilience: 0-8 Years Guides
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Building Blocks for Resilience: 0-8 Years Guides

Building Blocks for Resilience booklets are designed to provide parents and caregivers with information and activities to help build resilience in their children. The booklets provide information, tips, and activities,…

Selective Mutism in Children When Child Can Talk but Does Not Speak Poster Information Guide Leaflet pdf
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Selective Mutism in Children: When a Child Can Talk but Does Not Speak in Certain Situations PDF Poster

This clear and practical selective mutism poster helps parents, carers and professionals understand why some children can talk confidently at home but struggle to speak in school or around others….

School Avoidance Toolkit: Information for Schools and Parents
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School Avoidance Toolkit: Information for Schools and Parents

This practical toolkit developed by Clare CYPS has been designed for an in-school and out-of-school setting. It can be used by any practitioner who is working with a young person…

Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18
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Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18

The “Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 13-18” is a helpful resource designed to provide support for young people who want to improve their emotional well-being. The pack is intended for…

Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 3-12
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Emotional Well-being Pack for Ages 3-12

The “Emotional Well-Being Pack for ages 3-12” is a helpful booklet designed to provide support for children aged three to twelve who want to improve their emotional well-being. The booklet…

My Coping Toolbox booklet (ages 6-12)
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My Coping Toolbox booklet (ages 6-12)

“The My Coping Toolbox” booklet is a valuable resource designed for children aged 6-12 to learn and practice new ways to cope with difficult emotions such as worry, overwhelm, stress,…

Lesson Plans for Teaching Resilience to Children free pdf download book
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Lesson Plans for Teaching Resilience to Children (free book)

Lesson Plans for Teaching Resilience to Children by Lynne Namka is a valuable resource designed to help educators, therapists, and parents teach children essential life skills for emotional strength and…

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Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Explanation for Children Poster – Free PDF

What Happens When I Feel Unsafe – Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn is a free printable PDF poster designed to help children, kids, and young people understand what happens in their…

Get ouf of your mind into your life for teens A guide to living an extranordinary life pdf
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Free Get ouf of your Mind & into your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extranordinary Life

“Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life for Teens: A Guide to Living an Extraordinary Life” is a valuable resource specifically created for teenagers. This book draws from…

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My Feel-Better Coping Umbrella Worksheet

My Feel-Better Umbrella is a free printable PDF worksheet designed to support children, kids, and young people to understand and manage difficult emotions in a simple, visual way. It helps…

A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger
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A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger

“A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger” is a valuable resource that offers a clear and effective approach to understanding and managing children’s anger. This book provides…

Knowing My Emotions Patch Program for Juniors Mental Wellness Guide
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Knowing My Emotions Patch Program for Juniors – A Mental Wellness Guide

The Knowing My Emotions Patch Program for Juniors is an empowering mental wellness resource. Designed for Juniors, this program provides interactive activities and tools to help participants understand and express…

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My Calm Kit: Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills Poster for Children

This is a simple, child-friendly resource that helps children manage big feelings such as anger, anxiety, worry and overwhelm. It supports children to understand what is happening in their body…

30 Days of Gratitude June Worksheet for Children
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Monthly Gratitude Challenges and Daily Gratitude Prompts for Children

This collection of free monthly feelings activity calendars provides a gentle and practical way for children and young people to explore their emotions on a daily basis. Each printable PDF…

I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good Booklet, for teens
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I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good Booklet, for teens

“I Gotta Feeling: Top Tips For Feeling Good” is a helpful booklet designed for young people seeking ways to improve their well-being and uplift their mood. This resource offers valuable…