Category: Individual work

The Safety House: A child protection tool for involving Children in Safety Planning
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The Safety House: A child protection tool for involving Children in Safety Planning

“The Safety House: Involving Children in Safety Planning” is a practical tool designed to engage children in the process of safety planning within child protection systems. Developed by Sonja Parker,…

Words Are Not for Hurting Book
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Words Are Not for Hurting Book

“Words Are Not for Hurting” is a book aimed at children aged 4-7. It emphasises the importance of kind words and teaches children to think before they speak. The book…

The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustrations
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The Anger Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Deal with Anger and Frustrations

The Anger Workbook for Teens is a valuable resource designed to help teenagers manage their anger effectively. With a focus on practical activities, this workbook provides teens with tools to…

A Self-Harm self-help workbook for young people in secondary school
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A Self-Harm self-help workbook for young people in secondary school

This self-help workbook provides information and advice about self-harm. Most importantly, it gives young people techniques and tools to keep themselves safe and helps reduce self-harming behavior, as well as…

The self-esteem workbook for teens: activities to help you build confidence & achieve your goals
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The self-esteem workbook for teens: activities to help you build confidence & achieve your goals

“The Self-Esteem Workbook for Teens: Activities to Help You Build Confidence & Achieve Your Goals” is a practical guidebook designed to help teenagers build their self-esteem and develop a positive…

Family Mobile Phone Agreement
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Family Mobile Phone Agreement

This document is designed to help parents and carers establish guidelines for their children on how to use their mobile phones responsibly and safely. As a child takes on the…

Parent's Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs
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Parent’s Guide to Talking to Children About Alcohol and Drugs

This guide is aimed at parents, guardians and others who care for children. It can help them to understand the risks related to alcohol and drug use in teenagers. It…

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Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9: A CBT Workbook on Anger Management

Help children to understand and manage their anger with this fun and imaginative workbook. The Anger Gremlin is a naughty creature and his favourite food is your anger! The more…

A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger
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A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger

“A Volcano in My Tummy: Helping Children to Handle Anger” is a valuable resource that offers a clear and effective approach to understanding and managing children’s anger. This book provides…

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…

Three Islands templates activity social worker children voice wishes and feelings
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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…

"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…

Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack
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Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack

The “Promoting Emotional Resilience in Children: A Resource Pack” is a comprehensive collection of materials and information aimed at supporting the development of emotional resilience in children. This pack offers…

Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)
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Child and Youth Participation Toolkit (wishes/feelings direct work worksheets/activities)

The Child and Youth Participation Toolkit, developed by Tusla Child and Family Agency, is an invaluable resource designed to facilitate meaningful engagement with children and young people. This comprehensive toolkit…

FREE DOWNLOAD OF MY FEELINGS WORKBOOK: NAMING & EXPLORING EMOTIONS
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My feelings workbook: naming & exploring emotions

The “My Feelings Workbook” is a powerful resource designed to help children recognise and explore their emotions. This book aims to support children in the healing process by teaching them…

Post-natal Depression Self Help Workbook: Gaining control of your life after having a baby
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Post-natal Depression Self Help Workbook: Gaining control of your life after having a baby

The Post-natal Depression Self Help Workbook is a valuable resource for women who are experiencing mild to moderate depression during or after pregnancy, as well as those recovering from severe…

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Feelings cards; naming feelings

Social workers can use the Feelings Cards: Naming Feelings Poster in various ways to support children’s emotional development and enhance their understanding of feelings. Here are some suggestions: Individual Sessions:…

Domestic abuse: educational toolkit - activities & resources for children/young people
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Domestic abuse: educational toolkit – activities & resources for children/young people

The “Spiralling” educational toolkit is a comprehensive resource designed to address and prevent domestic abuse among children and young people. It features a compelling short film that portrays an abusive…

The parents protect! Video for parents/carers about child sexual abuse
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The parents protect! Video for parents/carers about child sexual abuse

“The Parents Protect!” is a video designed for parents and carers to raise awareness about child sexual abuse. With a duration of just over 29 minutes, this video provides a…