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Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse
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Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse

“Safety Planning with Children & Youth: Domestic Abuse” is a comprehensive resource designed to assist professionals, caregivers, and individuals working with children and young people who have been impacted by…

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My Volcano of Anger & Cool Worksheets for Children

My Volcano of Anger & Cool Worksheets is a creative and engaging resource designed to help children understand an d manage their anger in a constructive way. Using the imagery…

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When You Say – What I Hear Poster

This free printable PDF helps adults understand how everyday language can affect children’s emotions, behaviour, and sense of safety. The resource shows how common phrases such as “calm down”, “stop…

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Stop Bullying – Kid Videos

The “Kid Videos” section at StopBullying.gov is a comprehensive resource designed to educate children about bullying through engaging and informative videos. The section is divided into videos for younger and…

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100+ videos teaching children social & emotional skills

PBS Learning Media offers an extensive library of over 500 videos focused on fostering social and emotional development in young children. These videos are thoughtfully curated to support parents, educators,…

Exploring Healthy Relationships: Resource Pack for 14-16 year olds
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Exploring Healthy Relationships: Resource Pack for 14-16 year olds

Introducing the Exploring Healthy Relationships Resource Pack, a comprehensive toolkit designed for 14-16 year olds. Created by young people, this resource aims to prevent domestic violence, promote healthy relationships, and…

Later Life Letters guides & examples
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Later Life Letters guides & examples

Later Life Letter by West Sussex County Council & Children first – Guidance & Examples The guide covers the following topics:  IntroductionThe Role and Purpose of the Later Life LetterThe…

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The Different Types of Abusers: Domestic Abuse Poster

This free printable poster, “The Different Types of Abusers”, is a downloadable PDF that explains common patterns of abusive and controlling behaviour in domestic abuse and domestic violence. It describes…

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The Mental Load of Parenthood Poster

This free printable PDF explains the mental load of parenthood in a clear and visual way. It shows the constant thinking, planning, remembering and worrying that many parents and carers…

Family Meeting Parents' Guide & Templates
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Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates

The Family Meeting Parents’ Guide & Templates is a valuable resource for social workers working with families. It provides practical information, step-by-step instructions, and templates to support parents and carers…

Parents' Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs
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Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife crime & Gangs

The Parents’ Guide: Youth Violence, Knife Crime & Gangs supports parents in addressing concerning issues such as youth violence, knife crime, and gang involvement. The resource provides practical advice, facts,…

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When Adults Feel Triggered by a Child’s Behaviour Poster

This free downloadable PDF titled “Common Adult Reactions Under Stress – When Adults Feel Triggered by a Child’s Behaviour” is an essential educational tool for social workers, therapists, counsellors, teachers,…

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When Someone Is Unkind Worksheet

When Someone Is Unkind is a free, printable social-emotional learning (SEL) worksheet designed to help children think about how to respond safely and positively when others treat them unkindly. This…

Parenting styles tool
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Parenting styles tool

The Parenting Styles Tool is a valuable resource developed by Cafcass to help parents and carers assess their own parenting style and understand its impact on their child. This tool…

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Three Islands Activity guidance, template & record sheets

The Three Islands is a fun and interactive direct work activity for social workers and practitioners to engage children in exploring their preferences, views, wishes and concerns. This activity enables…

50 Things You Can Control Reflection and Emotional Wellbeing Poster
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50 Things You Can Control – Reflection and Emotional Wellbeing Poster

 This 50 Things You Can Control poster is a reflective wellbeing resource for older teenagers, young people and adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, burnt out, or stuck. It helps…

Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem
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Parents, Pints & Pills: Booklet for young people who live with someone with a drug or alcohol problem

Parents, Pints & Pills is a booklet created by young carers for young people living with a family member with a drug or alcohol problem. It provides valuable support and…

Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist
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Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist

The Home Visit Observations of Parent-Child Interactions Questionnaire/Checklist is a valuable toolkit designed to support social workers and practitioners in observing and influencing parent-child interactions during home visits. The toolkit,…

No Body's Perfect Worksheets (Body image & mental health)
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No Body’s Perfect Worksheets (Body image & mental health)

The No Body’s Perfect Worksheets offer a comprehensive resource for addressing body image and mental health. It includes worksheets for children and adult helpers, enabling them to support young people…

Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents
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Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents

Preventing Bullying: A Guide for Parents is an invaluable resource designed to equip parents and caregivers with effective strategies for preventing and addressing bullying. This guide offers a wealth of…

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Coronavirus – free resources for children

A Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus This colourful picture book gives children the answers when it comes to explaining what the virus is, how it spreads, and what they can do…

The 'Hurt Yourself Less' Workbook - self-harm prevention & recovery
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The ‘Hurt Yourself Less’ Workbook – self-harm prevention & recovery

The ‘Hurt Yourself Less’ Workbook is a valuable resource specifically designed for individuals who self-harm or feel at risk of self-harm. It aims to provide support and understanding by exploring…

Mindful Coloring A Simple & Fun Way to Reduce the Stress in Your Life
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Colouring books for mindfulness and relaxation

Positive Affirmation & Motivational Coloring Sheets The “Positive Affirmation & Motivational Coloring Sheets” combine art and mental wellness to help people feel calm, confident, and relaxed. With uplifting messages and…

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…

"My child is..." parent questionnaire
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“My child is…” parent questionnaire

The “My Child Is…” parent questionnaire is a valuable tool that enables social workers to gain insight into the thoughts and perspectives of parents. This concise one-page sheet provides an…

Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens
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Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens

The Dealing with Trauma: A TF-CBT Workbook for Teens is a valuable resource designed to assist therapists in working with teenagers who have experienced one or more traumatic events. This…

Free Window of Tolerance Diagram
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Free Window of Tolerance Diagram

This downloadable PDF is a visual guide that explains the Window of Tolerance in a simple, accessible and child friendly way. It helps young people and adults understand how emotions…

Anxiety Information Sheet 10 Coping with Stress pdf
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Coping with Stress Information Sheet

The Coping with Stress Information Sheet by the Centre for Clinical Interventions provides practical tips and insights to help individuals identify and manage stress effectively. This resource is designed to…

All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)
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All about me: Direct work sheets & activities (booklet)

The free PDF All About Me: Direct Work Sheets & Activities booklet is an engaging and interactive resource developed by Socialworkerstoolbox.com. With 40 thoughtfully designed sheets, it aims to prioritise…

How to talk to your child about knives (a parents' guide)
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How to talk to your child about knives (a parents’ guide)

The “How to Talk to Your Child about Knives” guide is a practical and informative leaflet designed to provide parents and caregivers with valuable advice on reducing the likelihood of…