Illness and disability
What Happens Next? by
Wendy Lyons and Tricia Irving Hendry
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14
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This is a very practical, supportive and informative handbook for parents, carers and other family members who are looking after and supporting a teenager or young adult with a serious mental illness. Parents and family members regularly feel not only overwhelmed by their child’s situation and its consequences, but frustrated that information to help them manage whatever comes next is very hard to find. This makes their journey extra difficult.
What Happens Next? has been co-written by two Wellington parents who have supported their young adult children through mental health challenges. Wendy Lyons found her daughter’s illness thrust her, her husband and her family into intense and traumatic times. Suddenly left caring for a child whose condition was high risk, often scary and unpredictable, Wendy couldn’t believe the lack of information available. She linked with a range of other parents and began to gather their experiences and input for a handbook that others could use. Linking up with the experience of Skylight’s Tricia Irving Hendry, and using Skylight’s expertise and AXA Hearts in Action funding, this new handbook is now made available to support, encourage and inform others in this unique and demanding situation.
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Wishing Wellness—A Workbook for Children of Parents with Mental Illness by
Lisa Anne Clarke, USA
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This workbook is for children who have a parent with a serious mental health condition. It is packed with information and interactive questions, and allows children to gradually process their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while learning more about their parent's illness. Innovative, fun activities have also been included to teach self-coping, confidence, self-esteem, stress management, and building a circle of support. It is also an excellent therapeutic tool for professionals. For children 6 -12.
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Rain, Hail or Shine: Exploring Change, Loss and Grief in a Carer’s World by
Tricia Irving - Skylight, NZ
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Aimed specifically at carers, this book talks honestly and openly about the kinds of changes, losses and grief—often unacknowledged—that carers can experience and that can affect their emotions, their physical health, mental wellbeing and family life. It contains comments from carers right across New Zealand. They talk about their own grief journeys, and about what has brought them—or is still bringing them—through. A wonderful companion for your journey as a carer and to encourage you to explore your personal experience of loss and grief in your own way, and in your own time.
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Little Tree: A Story for Children With Serious Medical Illness by
Mills and Sebern, USA
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When a fierce storm whips through the forest, Amanda flees for shelter, but Little Tree has to stay planted where she was rooted. Next day Amanda finds her branches broken, leaves bare and a heart that seems to be breaking too. Amanda calls the tree wizards to heal the Little Tree's spirit. Designed to encourage and inspire children with serious illness or injury, it also contains helpful notes for parents, including relaxation exercises they can do with their children. For children 4–8.
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Who Will Tuck Me In? by
Sue Garden-Bachop, NZ
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This story aims to help begin family conversations and to prompt questions from children when a parent has cancer. Conner’s Mum goes to hospital with cancer, and there’s lots that’s new to get used to. Colourful and informative, and using gentle humour, it will appeal to young children and probably also to older siblings listening in. For children 3 - 8.
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Amanda’s Rainbow by
Beverley Hillstrom, Canada
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A unique book for children 2–10 yrs, designed to assist parents, doctors, nursing staff and other health professionals to accurately assess young children’s pain levels. It employs the concept of a rainbow, with its different colours, to describe levels of pain. Using the answers to five key questions, a child then selects their own rainbow colours and what each represents pain-wise. A tear-out rainbow template is provided to put up on a wall or to take along to a medical centre or hospital. Real stories of other children facing pain challenges are included.
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Oh Brother! Growing Up With a Special Needs Sibling by
Hale and Sternberg, USA
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Being the brother or sister of a child with special needs has special challenges. Becca has some great ideas for dealing with them—after she accepts that she can't send her brother Jonathan to another planet! Becca discusses finding the right kind of friends, getting quality time with parents, caring about a special needs sibling without becoming another parent, and much more. Told with both humour and honesty, Becca's story—and her kid-tested solutions—are an inspiration to families everywhere. For ages 8–13.
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Making Mummy Better by
Denise Scott, Australia
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A wonderfully illustrated, large picture book telling the story of Sally, whose mum has had a new baby and is now suffering from post-natal depression. Written for 3–9 year olds whose mother is in the same situation, this book provides comfort and reassurance that, with help, support and time, their mum will also get better again.
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Why Are You So Sad? by
Beth Andrews and Nicole Wong, USA
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When a parent has depression, children can often feel sad and confused themselves. This interactive book helps by explaining depression, reassuring them their parent can get better with help and support from others, exploring feelings the children may have, giving practical tips and encouraging them that they too can find ways to feel better. Includes a note for parents. Bright, colourful, friendly illustrations. For children 3–8.
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When Your Brother or Sister is Ill or Injured by
skylight, NZ
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A helpful support information leaflet especially designed for young people (10 - 16) when their brother or sister is ill or injured.
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