Child and adolescent mental health
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My Intense Emotions Handbook
Manage Your Emotions and Connect Better with Others
Sue Knowles, Bridie Gallagher and Hannah Bromley, illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen
Relatable insights and practical strategies for navigating intense emotions as a teen or young person. Drawing on DBT techniques and stories from young people themselves, this guide will build resilience for coping with overwhelming feelings, so readers aged 14+ can have healthy relationships and tackle emotional challenges that come their way. Learn MoreJan 2021, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 224pp, $19.95ISBN: 9781787753822Jan 2021, Ebook, ePUB, $19.95ISBN: 9781787753839 -
Children and Teenagers Who Set Fires
Why They Do It and How to Help
Joanna E. Foster. Foreword by Professor David Kolko.
This is a practical book for anyone working with children who set fires, designed to explain why children engage in firesetting behaviour, and how to support them and intervene to prevent fires. It combines expert advice on firesetting research and child development theory with practical activities that can be used in direct work. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.43in x 5.43in / 214mm x 138mm, 192pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859253372019, Ebook, ePUB, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-929-3 -
Presley the Pug Relaxation Activity Book
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities to Help Children Aged 5-10 to Regulate Their Emotions and to Find Calm
Dr. Karen Treisman
Featuring a wealth of creative, interactive activities, this therapeutic story and activity book is designed to help children learn how to find a sense of calm when worried. Ideal for counsellors, schools or parents, it's full of ready-to-use, low-cost ideas that will make a positive difference in children's lives. Learn More2019, 152pp -
Neon the Ninja Activity Book for Children who Struggle with Sleep and Nightmares
A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities for Children Aged 5-10
Dr. Karen Treisman, illustrated by Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
Introducing Neon Ninja, this workbook gives children the tools they need to tackle their sleeping difficulties. With a fun story showing what Neon Ninja can do, loads of activities to help soothe a child's worries, and advice for parents or professional, this workbook will help a child to outthink and outfight their nightmares. Learn More2018, 128pp -
Improving the Psychological Wellbeing of Children and Young People
Effective Prevention and Early Intervention Across Health, Education and Social Care
Edited by Julia Faulconbridge, Katie Hunt and Amanda Laffan. Foreword by Sarah Brennan.
A professional handbook on promoting positive mental health in children and young people through prevention and early intervention programmes. Written by experts in their field, this concise and authoritative guide envisages a new model for mental health care, promoting emotional resilience and psychological well-being throughout a child's life. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.94in x 6.06in / 227mm x 154mm, 280pp, $32.95ISBN: 97817859221902018, Ebook, ePUB, 256pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-496-0 -
Teen Mental Health in an Online World
Supporting Young People around their Use of Social Media, Apps, Gaming, Texting and the Rest
Victoria Betton and James Woollard
This essential book shows practitioners how they can engage with teens' online lives to support their mental health. It looks at the positive effects online spaces have on mental health, as well as the risks such as bullying, sexting, and addiction. It also provides a framework to help teens develop resilience in respect of their internet use. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 296pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859246822018, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-852-4 -
A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Grounding, Soothing, Coping and Regulating Cards
Dr. Karen Treisman
A pack of cards and booklet which offers creative ways to explore feelings and develop coping skills with children aged 6+, teens and adults - it addresses common issues including anxiety, stress, low mood, sleep difficulties and emotional dysregulation. Learn More2018, Cards, 5.51in x 4.09in / 140mm x 104mm, $32.95ISBN: 9781785925290 -
Can I tell you about Bipolar Disorder?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Sonia Mainstone-Cotton. Illustrated by Jon Birch, illustrated by Jon Birch
Bipolar disorder affects 2% of people, but what exactly is it? This friendly guide shows readers aged 7+ who know someone with bipolar what the mental illness means, and how it makes people feel and behave. It is a reassuring, easy-to-read resource that dispels fear and promotes better understanding of the effects of bipolar on family life. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.10in / 229mm x 155mm, 48pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859247052018, Ebook, ePUB, 48pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-854-8 -
My Anxiety Handbook
Getting Back on Track
Sue Knowles, Bridie Gallagher and Phoebe McEwen, illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen
An accessible, easy to use anxiety survival guide for young people aged 12-18. Co-authored by psychologists and a young person with anxiety, it looks at the causes of anxiety and offers tested methods and simple exercises to reduce the reader's anxious feelings. Includes chapters on sleep, exams and transitions. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.90in x 5.98in / 226mm x 152mm, 192pp, $19.95ISBN: 97817859244082018, Ebook, ePUB, 192pp, $19.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-813-5 -
A Therapeutic Treasure Deck of Sentence Completion and Feelings Cards
Dr. Karen Treisman
Offering a simple and creative way for children or teens to talk about their thoughts and feelings, this deck of cards is the perfect tool for adults working with children aged 6+. Accompanied by a booklet which explains the different ways it can be used, this deck of cards offers a creative way to open conversation with a child. Learn More2017, Cards, 5.51in x 4.02in / 140mm x 102mm, $29.95ISBN: 9781785923982