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…
My Feelings Colouring Chart
The “My Feelings Colouring Chart” is a valuable resource that empowers children to explore and express their emotions in different areas of their lives. With dedicated sections for friends, home,…
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…
Alternatives to smacking, physical/corporal punishment (booklets)
Alternatives to Smacking Children booklet by NAPCAN The “Alternatives to Smacking Children” booklet, created by National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, offers valuable advice and guidance on…
Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (and Subscales) (RCADS)
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…
30+ tools for 1:1 work with children (assessment, planning & intervention)
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: Quick and Easy Strategies to Let Go of Anxiety, Worry, and Stress (free book)
“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…
Caring for Kids after Trauma, Disaster and Death: A guide for parents & professionals
“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…
Developmental Milestones Checklists & App
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…
Book of Learning & Earning for Care Leavers
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…
Free eBooks in Psychotherapy, Psychiatry & Psychoanalysis
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,…
Preparing a child for loss (booklet)
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…
Programme for victims and survivors of domestic abuse – The Power to Change
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…
Suicide safety planning app: Beyond Now
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…
Mindfulness, relaxation & yoga videos for kids
‘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…
Adolescent family violence intervention program: Step-UP
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…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources for parents/carers
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…
Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma (booklet)
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…
Gangs: Advice to parents and carers (booklet)
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…
Wise up to sexual abuse: A guide for parents & carers
The “Wise Up to Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Parents & Carers” booklet is a valuable resource that aims to educate and empower parents and carers to protect children from…
Online safety agreement template
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…
Child and Teen Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers
“Child and Teen Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers” is an essential resource that offers valuable information to parents and caregivers on understanding and supporting children and young people who…
Direct Work with Children & Young People: Resource Pack
The “Direct Work Resource Pack” is an invaluable compilation of tools and interventions designed for professionals engaged in direct work with children and young people. This helpful resource pack provides…
Non Violent Resistance Programme Handbook
The “Non Violent Resistance Programme Handbook” is a comprehensive guide designed for practitioners dealing with child-to-parent violence, an increasingly prevalent issue in some families. This handbook serves as a valuable…
Theraplay activities booklet
The “Theraplay activities” resource is a valuable booklet that provides a helpful list of Theraplay activities specifically designed to enhance parent-child attachment. Based on the Principles of Theraplay, these activities…
What we need to know to protect our children from sexual abuse – Guide
“What We Need to Know to Protect Our Children from Sexual Abuse” is a comprehensive and empowering booklet designed to equip parents and caregivers with vital information on recognising and…
My feelings & Emotions Tracker
“My Feelings & Emotions Tracker” is a valuable booklet designed to assist parents and caregivers in monitoring and understanding their children’s emotions on a daily basis. This resource provides a…
Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know
“Monitoring Your Teen’s Activities: What Parents and Families Should Know” is an informative leaflet designed to assist parents and caregivers in effectively monitoring their teenagers and protecting them from risky…
Safety Rocks: Activity book teaching to be safe online & offline (ages 8-10)
Safety Rocks is an engaging activity book designed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to teach children between the ages of 8 and 10 about personal safety strategies in…
Voice of the Child: 20 sheets to gain child’s wishes, feelings & views
The “Voice of the Child: 20 Sheets to Gain Child’s Wishes, Feelings & Views” is a valuable resource designed to facilitate communication and understanding between children and adults. This booklet…