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Everybody experiences all sorts or emotions at different times and in different situations. Emotions in Motion encourages children to identify their own emotions and to be able to express and under...

This colourful, youth-friendly leaflet was especially designed for New Zealand teens. It highlights key ideas about grief and what it can be like and also includes practical ideas about handling it...

This book is full of creative ideas for use with children who have difficulty in coping with change, stress and normal levels of anxiety. Supported by a comprehensive but accessible theory section,...

Today’s adolescents struggle with a range of issues, from anger and low self-esteem to depression and anxiety. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of students will ...

Today's children struggle with a range of issues, from depression and anxiety to poor body image and low self-esteem. In fact, research suggests that at any given time around 10 per cent of student...

A Safe Place for Caleb is a respected, comprehensive and richly illustrated resource for individuals of all ages who are dealing with attachment problems. Parents, professionals, and lay people wil...

Toodles doesn’t like herself. Her legs are skinny, her feathers are brown and her head has no hair. Most of all, she hates her gobble-gobble. All that changes when Toodles saves the day with her su...

A best friend has moved away. Dad no longer lives with the family. A favourite relative or pet has died. This warm and comforting book gently helps the grieving child identify his or her feelings –...

Jenny and her brother Sam are scared! The TV has played sad news all morning, Jenny's piano lesson was cancelled, and her parents forgot to make lunch. Jenny and Sam both want to know what's going ...

Skylight’s journey stones are a unique, innovative gift of encouragement for those of any age ( 5 - 100+ years! ) who are going through tough times whatever the cause. These journey stones have bee...

This is a leading book for adults on this topic area. Even when the worst has happened, it is possible for people to feel good again. This compassionate workbook has helped thousands of trauma surv...

For children 8–12 years who are adjusting to living in one or even two blended families. Offers ideas and strategies to help them better cope with this very difficult and complex situation. One of ...

Maia is an impatient little scamp. When something pops into her head, she wants it. Now! Right this minute! Her grandma’s just the same and they get along like a house on fire. One day Grandma fall...

Anxiety can make everything seem unmanageable - from dealing with family and friends to managing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. "My Anxious Mind" helps teens take control of their anxio...

What’s a stroke? Why can’t Grandpa move his arm? Why does he seem so different? Will he get better? Why did this have to happen to my Grandpa? Who will take care of him? Ryan loves spending Saturda...

A colourfully illustrated, simple story designed as a starting point for discussion with children (ages 5–12) who have experienced or witnessed some form of domestic violence or hurt. Written in Ne...

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. It can be hard to know what might be causing a young person to self-harm, and how to help and suppor...

Many of us surround ourselves with sticky notes, scraps of paper or lists of things we want to remind ourselves to do on a day-to-day basis. Note to Self is a set of 24 stunning, full-colour cards....

Our Scrapbook of Strengths introduces eight broad themes that are essential for the happiness and cohesion of communities, families and teams: Communication, Acceptance, Affection, Sharing Activiti...

Looking for inspiring, evocative, high - quality, text - free images? These 75 original, diverse and eclectic photographs offer opportunities for people of all ages to reflect on, and talk about, t...

This book for primary aged children uses a story format to address the medical problem of faecal incontinence in young children. Tim has had a sore tummy for a long time, but worse, now his poo has...

Rebuilding has consistently been a post-divorce bestselling book for many years. This 3rd edition, revised with the assistance of a psychologist , brings just the right balance of shoulder-to-cry-o...

Few books exist that so frankly, yet sensitively, invite conversations with children about recovering from abuse and staying safe. There are many important messages for children who have been sexua...

Through the ages men have been called upon to juggle an array of roles - partner, friend, father, son, colleague, confidante. This new card set, conceived by our own resident stone-loving, cave-fel...

Loneliness is a common emotion in both children and adults. Some Days Are Lonely is a poetic and sophisticated story that addresses a child’s occasional feeling of loneliness with beautiful illustr...