Youth Work

The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), based at the Tavistock and Portman Trust in North London, was set up initially to provide - for the most part - talking therapies to young people who were questioning their gender identity. 

Helping children and adolescents who have experienced trauma to feel safe and confident enough to talk, let alone engage in therapeutic work, can be full of challenges - for children and for adults.

A mindful and practical parenting roadmap for busy, time-poor parents. Based on a simple and effective formula, it will transform family life in just fifteen minutes of daily play, resulting in less tears and more laughter.

Parenting through the teenage years can be challenging and overwhelming. 

Clearly written in accessible language, this is an invaluable introduction to children’s rights, legislation, regulations and frameworks in Ireland, illustrating professional application within Early Learning and Care settings.

Beck's Cognitive Therapy explores the key contributions made by Aaron T. Beck to the development of cognitive behaviour therapy. The book describes the development of the unique model of therapy developed by Professor Aaron.

Promoting Positive Behavior, Wellbeing and Resilience. Emotion Coaching (EC) is a universal communication strategy which supports children and young people to self-regulate and manage their stress responses.

This powerful critique of youth justice based on lived experience, theory and practice looks at the topic through a refreshing new lens, suggesting that some existing ways of dealing with children and young people may do more harm than good.

Quiet and polite, obsessively neat, clean and tidy, eight-year-old Tom is unlike any child Maggie has ever fostered before. Tom has been taken into care following concerns that his dad is struggling to cope after the death of Tom's mum.

Use your voice to change the world! Don't just read about inspiring women: become one! Speak Up! is the must-have empowering book to inspire a whole new generation of rebel girls.

Cad is aireachas ann? Bhuel, tá sé tábhachtach stopadh i rith an lae, sos a ghlacadh agus anáil a tharraingt. Is deis é sin dúinn a bheith ciúin agus díriú ar a bhfuil timpeall orainn chomh maith lena bhfuil ar siúl inár gcorp agus inár n-intinn a thabhairt faoi deara. Guidebook, meditation, child health

Teens today are forty percent less empathetic than they were thirty years ago. Why is a lack of empathy-which goes hand-in-hand with the self-absorption epidemic Dr. Michele Borba calls the Selfie Syndrome-so dangerous?

Talking with Children and Teenagers in Ways That Help. Dr Sunderland's book will be of benefit to professionals as well as parents, carers and other adults who want the conversations they have with children and teenagers to genuinely help, and to matter.

This brand new update of an established and acclaimed text explores and analyses different theoretical approaches to community work. 

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A Practical Guide to Positive Behavioural Interventions for Children and Young People

Make real progress with this introduction which guides you through your course with easy-to-read language and helpful images.

Designed / suitable for UK vocational qualifications, Social welfare & social services, Public health & preventive medicine

Third edition of this popular comprehensive introduction to all key study areas within Applied Social Care and Social Care Practice, including theoretical approaches, practice issues, social care and specific population groups.

When should I start discussing sex and relationships with my child?

This tried-and-tested programme, based on effective cognitive behavioural therapy principles, can be worked through by a young person on their own or with a practitioner or parent, and is suitable for children and young people aged 10+.

Wide audience: from psychologists to social workers, appeal will go beyond addiction treatment specialists.