This booklet is designed for social workers and other practitioners looking for creative and engaging ways to promote teamwork and collaboration in various age groups. Whether working with younger children, older children, or adults, this resource provides a diverse range of team building activities that…
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Icebreakers for Children & Adults (Small & Large Groups)
Our booklet of icebreaking activities is an essential resource for social workers and other practitioners who work with diverse groups of people of all ages. These activities can be used in various settings such as schools, community centers, or even in one-on-one sessions to help…
A Workbook of Activities Designed to Strengthen Family Relationships
Strengthening Family Ties: A Workbook of Activities Designed to Strengthen Family Relationships offers a collection of enjoyable activities to enhance family functioning in five key areas: Building Trust, Family Support, Kindness, Communication, and Working Together. The workbook suggests starting with the Building Trust section and…
101 Healing Stories for Kids and Teens (free book)
“101 Healing Stories for Kids and Teens” is a comprehensive guide that explores the power of storytelling and metaphors in therapeutic settings for young people. This resource is especially beneficial for professionals working with children and adolescents, offering a range of creative techniques that can…
The Teen Relationship Workbook: for professionals helping teens to develop healthy relationships and prevent domestic abuse; 68 worksheets
The Teen Relationship Workbook is a valuable resource designed for professionals working with teenagers to address and prevent relationship abuse. With a collection of 68 worksheets, this workbook can be used in various settings, including individual sessions, educational environments, and psych-educational or support groups. While…
Free online bedtime stories exploring real-life issues
Storyberries is an online platform that provides free bedtime stories for children, addressing a wide range of real-life issues. With a collection of both classic tales and contemporary stories, Storyberries aims to spark children’s imagination and foster a love for reading. The stories are presented…
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 and behaviours, and move toward a better quality of life. During this novel game, the…
Ecomaps: Guide For Social Workers, Examples and Templates
(You can download the guidance below in a PDF document here and a Word Ecomap Template here.) Ecomap Overview An ecomap is a key visual aid in social work, aimed at mapping and understanding a client’s personaland social connections. It provides an in-depth view of the…
An image vocabulary/PECS symbols for children about: feelings, rights and safety, personal care and sexuality (booklet)
The “Image Vocabulary/PECS symbols for Children about Feelings, Rights and Safety, Personal Care and Sexuality” is an innovative and child-centric booklet featuring 380 images categorised into five sections: Feelings Rights and safety General vocabulary Personal care Sexuality. Its purpose is to aid children in expressing…
Solution-focused practice – A toolkit for children & young people (44 tools, games, activities, exercises)
The “Solution-focused Practice – A Toolkit for Children & Young People” is a practical guide developed by NSPCC for professionals who work with children and young people between the ages of 5 and 19. The toolkit is particularly useful for practitioners who have some background…
Favourite therapeutic activities for children, adolescents and families: Practitioners share their most effective interventions
Navigating the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families requires a variety of approaches. The complexities often demand more than a one-size-fits-all solution. This free eBook, “Favourite Therapeutic Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families,” serves as a practical resource for practitioners in the…
40 Icebreakers for Small Groups
These 40 icebreakers are simple to use and suitable for a wide age range. They are great with a small youth group and can be used an a small space! They require very few props and can easily be used in a home without feeling…
All about me booklet (21 pages)
The ‘All About Me’ booklet is a 21-page resource full of colourful worksheets intended for direct work with children. It is designed to help social workers explore various aspects of a child’s life. The booklet is divided into three main sections: How I Grow and…