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Useful Links

A curated selection of links, downloads and podcasts.
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Beacon House
Freely available resources so that knowledge about the healing of trauma and adversity is in the hands of those who need it.
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CAMHS
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are NHS services designed to support children and young people up to the age of 18 who are experiencing emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties. CAMHS aims to provide timely and effective support to help young people manage their mental health and improve their overall wellbeing.
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CATCH
An online community of information and support for adopters, special guardians, foster carers, and the professionals
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Childnet
National
Helping make the internet a great and safe place for children and young people
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Kelly Mahler – Find out more about Interoception for Self-Regulation
Interoception is the ability to sense and understand what is happening inside your body, such as your heart rate, breathing, and other internal sensations. Practicing interoception fosters a deeper sense of self-awareness and emotional regulation, contributing to a healthier and more connected family dynamic. Kelly offers lots of resources and training to support parents and practitioners.
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Me and My FASD 
A website is for young people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. written with advice from adults and young people in the UK who have FASD and a whole team of experts and families.
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NHS GGC – Life Skills Parents/Carers Zone
The Parent/Carers Zone contains lots of useful resources and links. These resources will give you the tools to teach your child new life skills like toileting, dressing and organising their school bag.
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Occupational Therapy Parent Toolbox
Resources for families of children receiving occupational therapy, and tools to help your child develop and thrive.
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Oxford Health – OT Activities and Resources
Lots of useful resources to enable your child to thrive.
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PAC-UK
National
PAC-UK provides specialist, trauma-informed support for birth parents and adopted people, as well as adoptive families and those who have experienced state care systems.
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Parenting Special Children
Parenting Special Children provides specialist parenting support to parents and carers of children and young people with special needs, helping families to create positive change in their lives.
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Partnership Projects
An award-winning provider of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) Training for Professionals, and NVR Coaching for Parents / Caregivers
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UK Trauma Council
Resources to support individuals and organisations working to nurture and protect children and young people following trauma.

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