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Open Leaves books for counselling and mental health
Open LeavesOpen Leaves is a counselling and mental health bookseller which provides copies of Dr Janina Fisher's flipchart, 'Psychoeducational Aids for Working with Psychological Trauma'. -
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Keeping yourself safe from child abuse (aimed at children – primary school)
Women's and Children's Health NetworkThis resource is designed to help children of primary school age keep themselves safe from child abuse. Tips include: Who can help, Handling the problems and others. -
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Responding to children and young people’s disclosure of abuse – practice brief
National Child Protection ClearinghouseThis practice brief provides information for professionals, family, friends and other adults to respond to a child's disclosure of abuse. It outlines what we know through research and practice about how, why, what and when children and young people are likely to disclose to others. -
Research summary
Highlights in child mental health research: May 2024
Prepared by AIFSThis May 2024 research summary provides a selection of recently released papers, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses related to infant and child mental health. Each summary includes an introductory overview of the content for the month, followed by a list of selected articles. Each article is accompanied by a brief synopsis which presents the key messages and highlights. Links to abstracts, full-text articles and related resources, where available, are provided. -
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How I get through tough times
Emerging MindsIn this video, children talk about things in their life that help them, to cope with challenges and feel positive feelings and express them through art. -
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What is child mental health?
Emerging MindsIn this animation, Emm shares some key things every adult should know about children’s mental health. -
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Support networks: Building support networks for you and your child
Emerging MindsLearn about the different types of support available for you and your children, and get tips for building strong, reliable support networks. -
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Communication and meaning-making: Why good communication is key to children’s mental health
Emerging MindsTalk openly with children to help them understand and make meaning of what's happening in their world. -
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Routines: Creating family routines to support children’s mental health
Emerging MindsCreate family routines to help children feel secure, reduce stress, and find time for connection and fun. -
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Emotions and behaviours: Understanding and supporting children’s feelings and responses
Emerging MindsTune into your child's feelings and be curious about what's behind their behaviours, so you can help them understand and express all their emotions in healthy ways. -
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Parent-child relationship: How positive connections support children’s wellbeing
Emerging MindsBuild a strong bond with your child by responding warmly and consistently to their needs and making time to connect with them. -
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In focus: Understanding children’s mental health
Emerging MindsThis resource aims to help parents (and other adults who care for children) with understanding children’s mental health – what it is, why it’s important for children and what positive mental health looks like.