Resources
Resources
Child/Adolescent Resources
CAMHS Resources
https://www.camhs-resources.co.uk/
A comprehensive website of resources for Children, Adolescents and Parents, complied by a passionate CAMHS worker.
Books: Parenting
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids will Talk
Adele Fabre and Elaine Mazlish
Essential reading for the workshop and for all parents. A practical guide to making family life less stressful and more rewarding. You can purchase an ebook
And download CHAPTER 1 here
The Whole Brain Child
Daniel Seigel and Tina Payne Bryson
Explains the science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures, in a practical way that helps you understand why they behave the way they do. You can get a copy here
Books: Adolescents
Stuff that Sucks
Ben Sedly
Refreshing change from being told 'You'll grow out of it' and lessons in how to deal with difficult emotions so you can accept what you can't change and commit to what you can. You can purchase a paperback copy here
Videos
Hand as Brain Model
Daniel Seigel
A brilliant way to explain the science of emotion, that kids can understand
Mindfulness Tracks
These tracks are free to anyone to download. To get the most out of them, they are done alongside the workshops. Work through them in order to get the most benefit and understanding. The tracks are drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.