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Tag: children mental health

Posted on May 19, 2022May 19, 2022Uncategorized

Surviving The Year: Wellbeing Tips for Mental Health Practitioners

Read an extract in a chapter from The CWP and EMHP Handbook called ‘Looking After Yourself’ which gives an insight from practitioners on how they keep their wellbeing in check, and cope with the demands of the job.

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Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020Mental health

Adapting child-friendly activities for online therapy

Dr Fiona Zandt, Clinical Psychologist and co-author of Creative Ways to Help Children Manage Anxiety discusses the move to online therapy, and how activities can be adapted for virtual sessions.

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Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020Uncategorized

Anger is part of all human relationships – we shouldn’t try to wipe it out

Authors Sara Godoli and Sarah Trueman discuss ‘Anger the Ancient Warrior’ a book that challenges the perception of anger, helping children manage big feelings.

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Posted on April 2, 2019April 3, 2019Adults

Supporting Kids & Teens with Exam Stress, by Joanne Steer

I have worked in children’s mental health services for the last twenty years. During this time I have noticed an increase in children and young…

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Posted on November 13, 2018November 13, 2018Arts therapies

Sign up for our newest Arts Therapies Catalogue 2018

Sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of our latest Arts Therapies Catalogue, full of new and bestselling books! To request…

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Posted on July 11, 2017July 13, 2017Autism

How to develop positive thinking in young people with autism by using Social Stories ™

” What Einstein was to atomic theory, astronomy, and math, Siobhan Timmins is to Social Stories™ “ Carol Gray (founder and creator of Social Stories™)  …

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Posted on June 7, 2017November 9, 2017Arts therapies

The Use of Play in Therapy

Dr Fiona Zandt has written the below article on the importance of play in therapy. Dr Fiona Zandt and Dr Suzanne Barrett, authors of Creative Ways…

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Posted on March 21, 2017July 3, 2017Adoption

When did it all go wrong between social work and the media?

To mark JKP’s 30th anniversary year, Martin Barrow discusses the relationship between social work and the media, and the negative impact it has on society’s…

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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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Posted on November 16, 2016November 17, 2016Bereavement

Children’s Grief Awareness Week: Grief Pulls People Together

The arrival of Children’s Grief Awareness Week sees author Emmi Smid reflect on some memorable feedback to her ambitious book – Luna’s Red Hat. The beautiful…

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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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Improve your skills with the first GCSE Maths study guide to use engaging multisensory methods for students with specific learning differences. 

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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.” 
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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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