MENTAL HEATLH – CHILDREN & TEENS

My Life After Trauma Handbook

Surviving and Thriving using Psychological Approaches Bridie Gallagher, Sue Knowles, Reggie Worthington and Jade Baron

Illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen, Chloe Collett

A relatable handbook for teens looking for ways to cope with trauma and adverse experiences and to understand the impact they can have on their mental health.

Adversity is a part of life and many of us have experienced trauma that has left us feeling distressed, scared or alone. This book draws on Bridie and Sue’s background in clinical psychology to help you identify what trauma is and the effect it can have on your physical and mental health, and how you can cope. Containing many ideas and strategies to support you with the impact of trauma, including giving yourself a butterfly hug to calm yourself down or sending an email to someone who lives far away to feel more connected, this is a guide that you can dip in and out of, and return to at different stages in your life after trauma. Co-written with two young people who were brave enough to share their own stories, you will find that you are not alone, that nothing stays the same, and that there’s always hope.

Dec 2022 | £12.99 | 240pp | pB12–18 yeArS | ISBN-9781839971280

Cheeky Worries

A Story to Help Children Talk About and Manage Scary Thoughts and Everyday Worries Patrick Davey and Anna Smith

Illustrated by Anne Wilson

An illustrated picture book that helps to empower 4–8-yearolds in understanding and managing worries and intrusive thoughts.

Finn LOVES adventures and having fun! But when he starts to have ‘cheeky worries’, a Wise Owl knows just what to do…

Cheeky worries are those sneaky thoughts that pop up when you’re least expecting it. You might be getting ready for bed, playing with friends at the park or having fun on the bus when suddenly a scary thought pops into your head. Through the character of Finn and a wise owl, this book equips children and adults with a common language to discuss their emotional worlds and worries. It gently introduces psychological principles and evidence-based techniques that help children ages 4–8 develop resilience and deal with anxiety.

Nov 2022 | £10.99 | 48pp | HB4–8 yeArS | ISBN-9781839972119