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We have developed resources on emotional wellbeing and communication, and parenting and youth justice from our practice development projects. Please look at the research section (see main menu) for information about resources developed from research projects.
Health and emotional wellbeing
Youth Voices: Emotional health (2005). A training resource for professionals looking a different aspects fo adolescent mental health. Features young people's perspectives on DVD. The trainer's guide is on CD.
Wavelength: a handbook of communication strategies for working with young people (2005). Describes over 50 different techniques that help communication with young people.
Listening in Colour (2002). Interactive self-study material for counsellors and social workers.
Working with Young People (2002). Training exercises that develop interpersonal skills for working with young people. Supports the accredited Open College Network course with the same title.
A little bit of respect (2002). Video featuring young people talking about family, teachers, social workers, police and helping adults.
Young people: suicide and self-harm (2002). Information and practical strategies for supporting young people.
Getting Through: Young People and Communication (1988). A resource pack to use in work with 14-18 year-olds.
Parenting and family life
ESCAPE and Parallel Lines: A problem-solving approach (2003). A training manual for working with parents and young teenagers. Focuses on overcoming problematic behaviour.
Teenagers in the family (2001). Video featuring mini-dramas with discussion about normal adolescent development.
Teenagers in trouble: skills for parents (2000). Video featuring mini-dramas and discussion about supporting families with teenagers drifting into trouble.
Youth Justice
Understanding and Working with Young Men in Custody (2003). A comprehensive training pack.
Understanding and Working with Women in Custody (2002). Award-winning guide for trainers.