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Alternatives to Smacking & Best Immediate Actions When You Feel Like Losing Control Leaflet Our free printable guide “Alternatives to Smacking” provides parents and carers with safe, practical and positive…

The Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) is a comprehensive self-report questionnaire designed to assess anxiety and depression symptoms in youth. It consists of 47 items that cover various…

The Kids Central Toolkit aims to provide workers and services with information, resources and tools to use child-centred approaches in their work with children, young people and families. The Toolkit…

“Mindfulness for Teen Worry” is a valuable book offering quick and easy mindfulness strategies to help teenagers overcome anxiety, worry, and stress. Written by a clinical psychologist, this book provides…

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Dummies by Rob Willson and Rhena Branch is a practical and accessible introduction to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). It provides an in-depth look at how CBT…

“Caring for Kids after Trauma, Disaster and Death” is an invaluable guide for parents and professionals seeking to support children in the aftermath of traumatic events. This comprehensive resource provides…

The “Social Skills Worksheets” is a comprehensive toolkit designed to help children and adolescents develop essential social and emotional skills. This resource provides engaging and practical activities that cover a…

The book An Introduction to Counselling (Fifth Edition) by John McLeod is a comprehensive guide that explores both the theory and practice of counselling. This latest edition has been updated…

The Developmental Milestones Checklists & App provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is a valuable tool for parents and caregivers to track their child’s developmental milestones…

The Book of Learning & Earning for Care Leavers is a valuable resource specifically designed for young adults (aged 16-25) in England who have recently left or are in the…

The International Psychotherapy Institute offers a vast collection of nearly 2000 free eBooks in the fields of psychotherapy, psychiatry, and psychoanalysis. These eBooks serve as valuable resources for social workers,…

The Empathy Scenarios Activity Pack is a structured resource designed to help children and young people understand the feelings of others, develop compassionate responses, and build stronger social skills. This…

The “Preparing a Child for Loss” booklet is a valuable resource provided by Winston’s Wish, a childhood bereavement charity. It aims to assist parents, guardians, and close family members who…

The Power to Change booklet is a valuable resource for setting up and running support groups for domestic violence survivors. It covers topics such as facilitator competencies, group development and…

The Beyond Now suicide safety planning app is a valuable resource designed to support individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts, distress, or crisis. This app provides users with a personalised safety plan…

‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ channel on YouTube The ‘Cosmic Kids Yoga’ channel on YouTube offers over 100 videos designed to engage kids in yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation activities. These interactive adventures…

Step-Up is a nationally recognized adolescent family violence intervention program that provides valuable resources for social workers and other practitioners working with youth and families. The program is designed to…

TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS): A GUIDE FOR PARENTS & CARERSThe guide contains advice for parents and carers on how to talk to children about coronavirus.Click here to view/download…

The “Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma” booklet is a valuable resource specifically designed for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. This booklet aims to provide…

This free Handbook of Activities on Life Skills is a complete, evidence-based guide designed to support the social-emotional learning (SEL), mental health, and personal development of young people. Packed with…

The “Gangs: Advice to Parents and Carers” booklet provides valuable guidance and information on addressing the issue of young people joining gangs. It aims to support parents and carers in…

FAMILY ONLINE SAFETY AGREEMENT  A family agreement is a great way to start a conversation with your whole family about how you all use the internet, and to start discussions…

The “Managing Angry Feelings: Workbook for Primary age” is an engaging and thoughtfully designed workbook developed by the Healthy Minds Team to help primary-aged children understand and manage their anger….

Calm Your Worry with Your Senses is a practical and easy-to-use anxiety worksheet that helps children and adults manage worry by using their five senses. This grounding technique shifts focus…

The “50 Ways for Children to Take a Break: Anxiety and Stress Relief Poster” is an effective and engaging resource aimed at helping children manage stress and anxiety through a…

“Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive–Behavioral Therapy Manual” is a comprehensive guide designed for clinicians working with clients who have both substance use and…

The Healing Workbook is a therapeutic resource designed to help individuals process grief, cope with loss, and develop strategies to move forward in a healthy way. It includes 45 structured…

This is a 2-page PDF poster providing 101 fun coping skills for kids to manage difficult emotions and situations. The first page lists 101 specific coping strategies categorized into different…

The Daily Hygiene Checklist for Children is a free, printable resource that helps children learn and maintain good personal hygiene habits. Designed with a bright, engaging layout, this simple daily…

The Anger Ladder Chart is a simple yet effective visual tool designed to help children and young people recognise and manage their anger. By breaking down anger into different levels,…