Helping Children Become the Heroes of their Stories: A Practical Guide to Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience in Every Setting

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted children's mental health, and this guide provides a therapeutic toolkit to help them tell their stories and regain control over their mental health and well-being. The toolkit introduces a therapeutic story template, guided support, and examples focusing on three therapeutic skill sets: active listening, reflection, and handling questions. It is designed for use with children individually and in class groups and will help them see themselves as the hero of their own story and reinstate a sense of optimism and self-empowerment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 13 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on children, affecting their mental health and well-being in numerous ways. From social isolation and loss of routine to breakdowns in formal educational support, children are navigating challenging circumstances that can be difficult for teachers, therapists, and parents to address. Recognizing the need for effective tools to support children during this time, this essential guide offers a therapeutic toolkit designed to help children tell their stories and regain control over their mental health and well-being.

The toolkit introduces a therapeutic story template, along with guided support and examples focused on three therapeutic skill sets: active listening, reflection, and handling questions. Developed for use with children both individually and in class groups, the storytelling toolkit aims to empower children by allowing them to see themselves as the hero of their own story and life. It seeks to instill a sense of optimism and self-empowerment in children as they face the pandemic challenge.

This resource is designed to be practical and can be used both inside and outside the classroom. It will be valuable reading for teachers, SENCOs, therapists, mental health leads, and parents who are seeking to support children during the lockdown period. By providing a framework for children to share their experiences and emotions, the toolkit aims to foster empathy, understanding, and resilience among children and help them navigate the challenges of this unprecedented time.

In conclusion, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented significant challenges for children's mental health and well-being. This therapeutic toolkit provides a valuable resource for teachers, therapists, and parents to support children in telling their lockdown stories and regaining control over their mental health and well-being. By empowering children to see themselves as the heroes of their own stories and fostering a sense of optimism and self-empowerment, we can help them navigate the challenges of this pandemic and emerge stronger and more resilient.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032021249