Self-harm, autism, and the desperate need to be understood
The heartbreaking motivation that compelled Åse Brunnström to find a way to help carers communicate visually with hard to reach children. One day in 2009 sparked the…
Tag: mental health
What is Theraplay® and how does it help children with attachment difficulties to connect with their parents and carers?
Vivien Norris and Helen Rodwell discuss what Theraplay is, how it works and why it is such an easy yet powerful tool for helping children with…
The Recovery Letters: Addressed to People Experiencing Depression
James Withey, a trained counsellor who worked in social care for 20 years, was diagnosed with clinical depression, attempted suicide and spent time in psychiatric…
Simon McCarthy-Jones talks to Human Givens
Simon McCarthy-Jones, author of Can’t You Hear Them?, talks to Human Givens about what is known – and what has been ignored – in explaining the experience…
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™) …
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…
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…
Take a look at our new Pastoral Care and Special Educational Needs catalogue
Our education resources offer valuable guidance on important school issues such as mental health, special educational needs, autism, bullying and peer pressure, safeguarding, restorative justice,…
Anorexia and Obesity: Two of a Kind?
Dr Nicola Davies is a health psychologist, counsellor, and writer specialising in raising awareness about health, wellbeing and weight loss. She is a member of…
Managing Anxiety and Depression on the Autism Spectrum
The dramatic increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions among children and adolescents and the correspondingly large number of youth transitioning into adulthood has…