Helpful Resources
Sharing valuable information with parents, caregivers, and educators is essential in nurturing the growth of happy, healthy children, as well as providing support to individuals of all ages who have faced adversity. Below are some recommended resources that offer insightful tools and guidance.
Recommended Websites:
Sensorimotor Art Therapy
The source of Clay Field Therapy and Guided Drawing, with information, essays and blogs, workshops and trainings.Beacon House
A vast collection of free and practical resources; accessible, artistically-presented and in-depth information, for those living or working with children and teens.Hey Sigmund
Karen Young’s site provides exceptional resources, including her books, (the Hey Warrior series) videos, and practical information on anxiety in children and young people.Circle of Security International
Non-judgmental parenting support rooted in decades of research on attachment and the strengthening of secure parent-child relationships. Watch their short videos for parents, and look for a group being run in your town or region.Practical ways to help kids handle big feelings, free resources.
Dr Karen Treisman (Clinical Psychologist, Author, Organizational Consultant, and Trainer) has a wealth of programs and a treasure trove of resources on her website, including free videos to support relaxation and emotional regulation.
Children’s books
Some of the excellent children’s books at Heart’s Light.
These offer creative ways and great support for children dealing with overwhelming emotions, issues such as anxiety and incessant worries, loss and grief, or disaster recovery and resilience.
