The LGBTQI+ Mental Health booklet is a 12-page informational resource designed to support the wellbeing of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex and other gender or sexually diverse young people. It covers important topics like coming out, discrimination, finding affirming mental health support, and advice…
This comprehensive resource provides social workers, teachers and other professionals with tools to help strengthen resilience and coping skills in the youth they serve. The resource focuses on seven essential skills that comprise resilience: emotional awareness, impulse control, optimism, flexible thinking, empathy, self-efficacy, and connectedness….
The resilience toolkit is a comprehensive guide developed to promote resilience and wellbeing in young people aged 10 and over. It contains theory and background on resilience along with a variety of practical tools, worksheets and lesson plans. The toolkit is structured around the RESILIENCE…
This is a practical guide for parents and caregivers of teenagers with disabilities, focusing on developing life skills to prepare them for adulthood. The guide covers: Transitioning from childhood to more teenage-appropriate routines, promoting independence in personal care like bathing, eating, and sleep habits. It…
A Parent and Carer’s Resource: Supporting Your LGBTQ+ Child” is a helpful guide developed by Cara-Friend to assist parents and carers in supporting their child or young person who questions their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. This resource aims to provide parents and carers with…
“Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People” is a comprehensive guide that offers support and guidance to LGBTQ individuals as they navigate the process of coming out. It covers essential topics related to identity, such as understanding sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender…
“The Stress Reduction Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness Skills to Help You Deal with Stress” is a practical guide designed to assist teenagers in managing stress effectively. This workbook offers a range of activities and strategies to navigate and reduce stress levels. The workbook begins by…
“Teenage Relationship Abuse: A Parent’s and Carer’s Guide to Violence and Abuse in Teenage Relationships” is a useful resource that provides essential information and guidance for parents and caregivers regarding teenage relationship abuse. The guide covers important topics such as what teenage relationship abuse entails,…
Discover practical solutions and valuable insights to address a wide range of teenage behavior issues with “Teen Behavior Solutions: Practical Guidance for Every Situation.” This comprehensive resource provides concise, focused guidance on individual pages dedicated to specific topics, ensuring quick and easy access to targeted…
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 address youth violence toward family members and offers evidence-based strategies and materials to support practitioners…
“Home Truths” is a comprehensive app designed to provide essential guidance and knowledge for individuals who are about to move out and start living on their own. Whether you’re transitioning into student accommodation or your own place, this app aims to make the experience less…
The Young People’s Safety Questionnaire/Toolkit is a valuable resource for professionals working with young people aged 13 to 18. Its purpose is to initiate discussions about safety in a non-accusatory manner, allowing young people to explore risky situations and gain knowledge about safer alternatives. The…
‘Neglect matters: A guide for young people about neglect’ is a 16-page guide from the NSPCC aimed at young people to help them understand and recogniSe neglect. It uses fictional stories and quotes to explain what neglect is, the signs to look out for, the…