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We have collected together lots of information and advice on all aspects of psychology for children and young people. Scroll down to see our top tips and advice for children, young people and families.
With all best wishes,
Helen
Dr Helen Care, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
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Finding Joy
Sometimes things can feel a bit negative or overwhelming. This is a way to hold onto a bit of the joy and use it to get through the...
Recruiting Psychologists for children in OX20
Professional Opportunities Available We are looking for qualified professionals in a range of child and family-related services:...
Trauma Therapy
Trauma therapy is a toolkit for managing the difficulties that come from difficult memories or feelings associated with a negative...
Too anxious to attend school?
Going to school can be difficult for anyone. Some young people love education and are delighted to be there, but some can dread it. When...
5 Ways to Tackle Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of fear or panic. Everyone feels anxious sometimes. Most people worry about something - exams, sports competitions,...
Coming to terms with difficult birth experience
Did you see “This is Going to Hurt”, the BBC series based on Adam Kay’s book about life as a junior doctor supporting women giving birth?...
It's tough being a new parent
I recently heard some fantastic news from friends, who have finally welcomed their new baby into the world. I am delighted for them, but...
Why It’s Okay to Fail
[This article was written by a 15 yr old - we think it's unmissable! - ACS] Epic Failures Thomas Edison was told by his tutors that he...
Moving out of your comfort zone
How to expand your comfort zone. This video contains a model to show how we can learn and develop when things are challenging.
Before You Self-Harm - take 5 mins to BREATHE
This is a short exercise to prevent self-harm. "Before you do anything else, take 5 minutes to BREATHE". Clinical Psychologist shows you how
You are not alone
Sources of help for young people dealing with mental health difficulties Sometimes it helps to feel that you are not alone in struggling...
5 Steps to Supporting Someone Who Has Self-Harmed
It is tricky to know how to react when someone says they thinking about hurting themselves. Here are some ideas about how to support them.
It’s a Nightmare: one way to help get a good night’s sleep!
Here's a handy guide to dealing with nightmares so that everyone can get a good night's sleep. It’s a Nightmare: one way to help get a...
Making Online Therapy Work
Young people do this already They talk about the next generation as being 'digital natives'. Our young people grew up with the internet,...
Exercise gets rid of stress - that works for kids too!
You always knew exercise was good for you - but did you know how much it improves mental health? Fight or Flight Stress Reponse We...
1 way to get teens to talk
“I thought there was something bothering her, but she wouldn’t talk about it..." Dr Helen Care shares a technique for getting teens to talk
How to be Fearless and Daring about starting school….
Starting school for the first time is a big step for all children. Most will manage it smoothly. But even those that struggle can be...
Starting school - preventing & fixing problems
Going to school for the first time is daunting because you don't know what to expect and don't really know what you are meant to do. So lots
A bucket full of stress
How to understand and manage stress Life throws a lot of stresses at us. Sometimes that can feel like a challenge we can handle and...
Look Who's Confident Now!
Body language that says it for you Looking confident and being confident are often very similar. No-one feels confident all the time in...
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