Resources for Parents

Children and young people who worry a lot often feel anxious, upset, distressed and scared about lots of different things. You might notice they struggle to sleep due to overthinking or get easily upset by different things. These children sometimes get labelled as 'worriers' or as 'sensitive' and it can be difficult, as a parent, to know how to help.

Use this 3 session guide if your child struggles with worries. 

Children and young people who are struggling with low mood often become very withdrawn and isolated. You might notice they have stopped doing a lot of the things they used to enjoy and don't seem to be getting much enjoyment from life. They might seem to be easily irritated and just want to spend time alone. As a parent, it can be difficult know what to do when your child is feeling low and many parents/families report feeling helpless and overwhelmed. Material in these booklets is based on a brief Behavioural Activation approach by Pass and Reynolds (2018), University of Reading.

Use these guides if your child struggles with low mood.