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Category: Pastoral care

Posted on July 6, 2017November 6, 2017Children's books

What can teachers and parents do to help children experiencing loneliness?

Child loneliness and its effect upon emotional wellbeing is becoming an increasingly explored topic, as shown by recent NSPCC and Child Line campaigns. But what can…

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Posted on July 5, 2017November 6, 2017Children's books

Helping children to have a more positive body image

Chris Calland and Nicky Hutchinson, authors of Minnie and Max are OK!, talk about body confidence, how it can influence children’s self-esteem and what adults…

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Posted on May 30, 2017November 9, 2017Autism

Strategies in Supporting Children with Special Needs around Death and Dying

“My grandma isn’t a dinosaur. Why are the dinosaurs in this book teaching about death?” “My dad’s not a leaf. I don’t understand what falling…

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Posted on May 16, 2017November 6, 2017Education

Join our Pastoral Care and SEN mailing list

Sign up to our mailing list to receive a free copy of our new Pastoral Care and Special Educational Needs catalogue. Our resources offer valuable guidance…

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Posted on May 2, 2017November 6, 2017Education

What are the different forms of bullying and what strategies can be used to overcome the problem?

Michael Panckridge, co-author of Be Bully Free, takes a look at the different forms that bullying can take and suggests strategies that victims of bullying can…

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Posted on April 25, 2017November 6, 2017Counselling

Counsellors working with young people often find it can feel like messy, complex work. What helps when counsellors are stuck?

Nick Luxmoore, author of Practical Supervision for Counsellors who Work with Young People, explores the positive impact that good supervision sessions can have on counsellors…

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Suicide
Posted on February 15, 2017November 6, 2017Bereavement

Why We Need to Break the Silence Around Suicide, Especially for our Children

Louise Moir explains why she wrote Rafi’s Red Racing Car, details her own experiences, and expresses the need for a breakdown in the stigma that…

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honesty
Posted on January 25, 2017November 6, 2017Bereavement

No matter how young the child, honesty is the best way…

That is according to Nathalie Slosse, author of Big Tree is Sick, who tells the story of how the book came to be, as well as laying…

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Posted on January 3, 2017November 9, 2017Adoption

What is attachment and attachment disorder?

Clinical psychologist Colby Pearce provides a concise and easy to understand introduction to what ‘attachment’ means, how to recognise attachment disorders and how to help…

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Posted on December 14, 2016November 9, 2017Education

That’s So Gay! Tackling homophobic bullying in schools

Jonathan Charlesworth, author of That’s So Gay!, discusses the concerted effort by the government and anti-bullying organisations to tackle homophobia in schools but admits that…

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AUTHOR TAKEOVER ⭐️ Mental health advocate an AUTHOR TAKEOVER ⭐️
 
Mental health advocate and author, @katieconibearwriter will be taking over the JKP Instagram on World Bipolar Day! 

Katie’s book, Living at the Speed of Light, is an honest and insightful guide drawing on their own experiences since their diagnosis of bipolar disorder in 2012, and offering advice on how to manage the condition and work towards stability.
 
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Build your confidence with fun activities and study strategies covering algebra, fractions, quadratics, percentages & more! 

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Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈 Driven by the n Coming this April! 🏳️‍🌈

Driven by the necessity of filling the void of LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the birth world, AJ Silver, founder of @thequeerbirthclub, has written this brilliantly informative book filled with stories and experiences of LGBTQIA+ parents as well as professionals in the field. 

Including interviews with @jake_graf5, @freddy.mcconnell and Sabia Wade @theblackdoula, and covering topics such as lactation and surrogacy, this crucial guide marks a step forward for inclusivity. A must-read for any healthcare professional.
 
“There is so much to learn from AJ's book. They have packed it full of information, and all of it accessible. Each read brought me to new revelations and reflections, not only with my own practice but with what I teach and how. One to return to, continually.” 
- Mars Lord, Life Coach and Doula Educator, @_marslord 

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With less than a week until Connected by Autism opens its (virtual) doors, now’s the time to secure your ticket. 

Don’t miss out on your chance to listen to insightful talks from our incredible line-up of speakers! You’ll have 30 days access to everything so you won’t miss any talks and can enjoy all the content in your own time.

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Centring on families and their personal journeys, Centring on families and their personal journeys, this is a must-read for all lactation consultants, birthing professionals, healthcare workers and parents. Packed full of practical tips, professional research-led evidence and real-life examples, this invaluable guide by @emmapickettibclc has everything you need to feel better informed and more confident.

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