Category: Children & Young people

EBSA Good Practice Guidance for Schools and Support
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EBSA Good Practice Guidance & Resources for Schools and Support

A clear framework for recognising Emotionally Based School Avoidance can help schools respond earlier, gather the right information and plan support that matches the child or young person’s experience. The…

Mindmate Journal KS3 Anxiety Wellbeing Workbook PDF
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Free Wellbeing Journal Workbook PDF

Young people can use the journal during pastoral check-ins, mental health support sessions or quiet home practice to notice how they are feeling and record changes over time. The early…

Understanding and Managing Depression A Workbook for Adults and Young People
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Understanding and Managing Depression – A Workbook for Adults and Young People

Understanding and Managing Depression is a comprehensive and evidence-based free printable workbook that helps individuals explore their experience of depression and find practical ways to cope, heal, and recover. Designed…

Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart (Storybook about death)
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Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart (Storybook about death)

“Rosie Remembers Mommy: Forever in Her Heart” is a beautifully illustrated storybook that explores the journey of a young girl named Rosie who is struggling with the loss of her…

Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing (Storybook about death)
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Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing (Storybook about death)

Ready to Remember: Jeremy’s Journey of Hope and Healing is a heartfelt storybook that sensitively addresses the topic of death and its impact on a 10-year-old boy named Jeremy. After…

Big Active Journal A Wellbeing Diary for Primary Aged Children
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Big Active Journal: A Wellbeing Diary for Primary-Aged Children

The Barnardo’s Big Active Journal is a colourful and engaging wellbeing journal designed for primary school children to help them reflect on their feelings, thoughts, and daily experiences. With a…

Beating Your Worries Anxiety Workbook for Children
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Beating Your Worries Anxiety Workbook for Children

Anxiety awareness and recognising feelings are at the centre of Beating Your Worries, a child-friendly booklet for exploring worries, fear and nervous thoughts. It uses simple explanations, emotion words and…

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TF-CBT Triangle of Life – Mobile game app

This free app, which is based on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, has been designed to support traumatised children (aged 8-12) to heal by helping them better understand their thoughts, feelings…

Summer Power Up Wellbeing Workbook for Children to Build Resilience Self Care and Emotional Awareness
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Summer Power Up – A Wellbeing Workbook for Children to Build Resilience, Self-Care, and Emotional Awareness

Summer Power Up is a printable mental health and wellbeing workbook designed to help children and young people stay emotionally supported, resilient, and balanced during the summer break. Developed with…

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens A Must-Read Self-Help Book for Teenagers free
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens – A Must-Read Self-Help Book for Teenagers

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey is a bestselling self-help book for teens that teaches powerful habits to improve mental wellbeing, confidence, decision-making, time management, and…

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My Worry Jar – A Practical Tool for Managing Anxiety

My Worry Jar is a simple yet effective resource designed to help children and young people manage their worries by giving them a structured way to process anxious thoughts. This…

Feeling good: promoting children's mental health (activity sheets for children)
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Feeling good: promoting children’s mental health (activity sheets for children)

This resource aims to promote positive mental health in young children aged 4-7 years old. It includes a set of 6 activity sheets with illustrations, guidance notes for parents, and…

My Feelings Activity Book For Children 3–6 Years Old
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My Feelings Activity Book For Children 3–6 Years Old

My Feelings Activity Book is a 19-page illustrated resource designed to help children ages 3-6 identify and express their emotions. The book uses simple language and engaging activities to teach…

Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens
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Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens

Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens is a comprehensive handbook that addresses various aspects of depression, including its definition, causes, and treatment. The handbook provides valuable information and insights…

Project: Kids, Let's Talk - Storybook for military families
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Project: Kids, Let’s Talk – Storybook for military families

“Kids, Let’s Talk” is a storybook specifically designed for military families, addressing the unique challenges they face. The story revolves around a young boy named Luc, whose parents serve in…

He Shoots! He Scores! - A children’s book dealing with child and youth mental health challenges and stigma
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He Shoots! He Scores! – A children’s book dealing with child and youth mental health challenges and stigma

“He Shoots! He Scores!” is a children’s book that addresses the topic of child and youth mental health challenges, with a particular focus on bipolar disorder. The story follows a…

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Hole in One – Children’s dealing with anxiety disorder book

“Hole in One” is a children’s book that tackles the topic of anxiety disorders, with a specific focus on school and performance anxiety. The story revolves around a young boy…

Catch a Falling Star - Storybook for children with a mental illness
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Catch a Falling Star – Storybook for children with a mental illness

“Catch a Falling Star” is a storybook designed to provide support and understanding for children with a mental illness. The story revolves around a young boy named Fish, who begins…

FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF MIGHTY MOE: AN ANXIETY WORKBOOK FOR CHILDREN
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Mighty Moe: An Anxiety Workbook for Children

“Mighty Moe: An Anxiety Workbook for Children” is a comprehensive 79-page workbook designed to help children understand and manage anxiety. The book includes a relatable story that explains anxiety in…

Healthy Body Image: Information & Interactive Activities
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Healthy Body Image: Information & Interactive Activities

“Healthy Body Image: Information & Interactive Activities” is a comprehensive resource consisting of 107 pages dedicated to promoting the development of a healthy body image. It offers a variety of…

A Toolkit for Families: A Resource for Families Supporting Children, Youth and Adults with a Mental or Substance Use Disorder
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A Toolkit for Families: A Resource for Families Supporting Children, Youth and Adults with a Mental or Substance Use Disorder

This toolkit was designed to be used by families who have a family member with one (or more) of the following disorders: anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood disorders (bipolar disorder and…

Something Small: A Story about Remembering (for young children)
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Something Small: A Story about Remembering (for young children)

“Something Small: A Story about Remembering” is a children’s book which helps young children cope with grief by following the journey of Elmo’s cousin, Jesse. Jesse discovers simple ways to…

Little Children Big Challenges: Incarceration (Story Book)
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Little Children Big Challenges: Incarceration (Story Book)

“Little Children Big Challenges: Incarceration” is a storybook about Jada, whose daddy is in prison. During Family Fun Night at school, Jada feels sad and angry because her daddy can’t…

Coping Skills Flyer Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Emotions pdf
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Coping Skills Flyer – Practical Strategies for Managing Stress and Emotions

The Coping Skills Flyer by Indigo Daya is a simple yet powerful resource designed to help individuals navigate difficult emotions and mental health challenges. This guide provides a variety of…

Pop Your Worry Bubble An Anxiety Relief Activity Worksheet for Kids
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Pop Your Worry Bubble – An Anxiety Relief Activity Worksheet for Kids

Pop Your Worry Bubble is an engaging and interactive worksheet designed to help children manage anxiety and release their worries in a fun and creative way. Using the simple metaphor…

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Thoughts, Feelings and Actions Workbooks & Worksheets for Children and Teens

Thoughts, Feelings and Actions CBT Workbook The “Thoughts, Feelings and Actions Workbook” is a practical resource aimed at helping children understand and manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. This CBT-based…

Transition Anxiety Back to School A Guide for Parents and Carers pdf
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Free Transition Anxiety: Back to School A Guide for Parents and Carers

This guide aims to support parents support children experiencing anxiety about returning to school after lockdown. It covers understanding anxiety, managing worries, anger, emotions, negative thoughts, routines, separation, change, relaxation,…

Changing anxiety thougths worksheets pdf
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Free Changing Anxious Thoughts Worksheets for Children

The ‘Changing Anxious Thoughts Worksheets for Children’ are a resource designed to help kids manage and replace negative or anxious thoughts with more positive and constructive ones. Each worksheet presents…

Good to be me years 3 and 4 learning programme kids
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Good to Be Me: Social-Emotional Learning Program, Years 3 and 4

The “Good to Be Me – Years 3 and 4” is a comprehensive social-emotional learning program designed for educators working with primary school students. As part of the UK Primary…

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Free Art Therapy Worksheets for Children and Teens – 31 Printable Activities

This collection of free art therapy worksheets for children and teens offers a simple and engaging way to explore feelings each day. The 31 printable activities are designed to support…