The Education Psychology service have collated links to resources which you may find helpful in light of the current world news. There is information relating to general mental health issues, emotions and mood, relationships and behaviour, suicide and self-harm, bereavement, and attachment and trauma.
These resources can be accessed through the Educational Psychology Service Glow Blog
For Parents / Caregivers, Education, Schools and Other Professionals
Content: Resource on how to talk to young people about the conflict in Ukraine.
Audience: Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: Brief resource highlighting how to talk to young people about war in Ukraine.
Audience: Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: Guidance on supporting young people following a frightening event.
Audience: Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals
Content: 7 ways to support children and young people who are worried.
Audience: Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: A toolkit for teachers to support young people from Armed Forces Families.
Audience: Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: A guide to supporting children to manage anxiety within schools.
Audience: Education; Schools; Other professionals; Parents/caregivers;
Content: A guide to supporting children to manage anxiety within schools.
Audience: Education; Schools; Other professionals; Parents/caregivers;
For Children and Young People
Content: Advice for young people who are worried about events in the news.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers.
Content: A guide for young people about self-care and wellbeing during times of uncertainty.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers.
Content: Short two minute clip outlining the history of the two countries.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: A short one minute clip for young people who are concerned about news.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: Advice and guidance about talking to children about war and conflict.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers; Education; Schools; Other professionals.
Content: A social story to help any child or adult feeling anxious about the news, regarding Russia & Ukraine.
Audience: Children and Young People; Parents/caregivers.