Young People In Focus

WAVELENGTH
Josie Melia, Young People in Focus, 2005

Wavelength contains 140-pages packed with practical ideas for engaging with young people. It covers 50 different techniques such as making lists, an ideas exhibition, using scenario cards, drawing relationships, a graffiti-wall, diamond ranking, dot voting, freeze the scene, sculpting and non-verbal language. It explains how these techniques work and provides suggestions of when to use them. The methods suit both group-work and work with individuals.

In my opinion [the approaches in Wavelength] can be adapted to suit any situation. I will consult with this book on a regular basis, and am looking forward to exploring the vast range of activities provided in it.

Martin Bellew, Guidance Counsellor, Navan Travellers' Education Centre

140pp ISBN 978 1871504 583

EMOTION WORKS
Eddi Piper and Sue Shaw, Young People in Focus

This resource is based on the work of the Youth Voice Peer Power programme at Young People in Focus. The worksheets have been developed with young people who have shared their ideas, thoughts and feelings about emotional health and wish to pass on their experience to help others. This pack includes a CD rom containing a collection of easy to use ‘worksheets’ to print out, together with tips and suggestions on how to use them.

TEENAGERS AND ATTACHMENT
Helping Adolescents Engage with Life and Learning. Edited by Andrea Perry, Worth Publishing

This highly original work on teenagers and attachment will be essential reading for any professional working with this age group. There has been so much written on the attachment needs of children, but this is the first book of its kind to address the attachment needs of adolescents.

The book will be a vital support, so that instead of fighting with adolescents or withdrawing from them, giving up on them or shutting down their own capacity to feel and think, professionals who work with troubled teenagers will feel empowered to engage and connect. The contributors to this book firmly believe that we can meet and work with them where they are, enable them to slowly build trust in us and themselves and help them to develop hope and optimism for their future. These leading practitioners have a profound belief in the power of authentic relationship to steer adolescents' onto a new, more secure track. Their existing and innovative ideas will offer hope to those on the 'front line' in schools and beyond, who want practical strategies that really work in this most challenging field.

EUPHORIC FLASH PICTURE EMOTIONS - POSTCARD IMAGES

Images produced by Euphoric Flash led by Helen Commack. Jo Brown and Janine Boyer. Worksheets devised by Sharon Landau and Dorothy Eddi Piper. Young People in Focus, 2008

Picture Emotions is a powerful series of images which have been produced by young people. The images focus on emotional health and cover; 'dealing with your emotions' and 'being alone'. This resource also contains worksheets which have been devised by experienced practitioners in youth work and education.

Picture Emotions is an excellent resource for training anyone working with young people. It brings to the training room images created by the young people. The well produced visual material stimulates ideas and discussion on a wide range of topics

Contents: A4 wallet containing a set of 17 well presented postcard sized photographs. Accompany booklet which provides facilitators suggestions on how to use the resource and photocopiable worksheets.

LETS TALK: FEELINGS - Games for Talking

By Sue Nicholls. Speechmark Publishing, 2009

Cards to enable people to become more aware of their feelings The cards are divided into 6 sections:

• Give an example of when you felt . (Try to be specific)
• Situation cards. How would you feel? (Emphasise that different people respond in different ways to the same event; some might be excited, others nervous. There is no 'right' feeling, but being aware of our feelings can be helpful).
• You are feeling How would you show it? (Talk about and demonstrate body language, facial expressions and discuss the actions which might result from emotions. Discuss how people show their emotions in different ways).
• You are feeling What would help you to deal with it? (People deal with their feelings in different ways. For some, it helps to talk; others need time by themselves; others find it useful to write down their feelings.)
• A friend is feeling How could you respond to be helpful? (Talk about how we can help each other to deal with our feelings, by talking and listening).
• Situation cards. How might the other person feel? (We are not responsible for each others feelings, but we can take responsibility for our actions and the consequences. Discuss what it means to be considerate).

Contents: 78 cards plus instructions and ideas, boxed.

A LITTLE BIT OF RESPECT VIDEO
A Facilitator's Guide by John Coleman, Young People in Focus 2002
PRICE REDUCTION: Previously £14.50

This powerful 20 minute video features young people explaining what they what from adults around them - family, teachers, social workers, police etc. It is ideal for training a wide range of professionals.

The accompanying booklet gives facilitators suggestions on how to use the film in a group setting. It is also suitable for parenting groups.

ISBN: 978 1 871504 422

6S CLIMBERS
Snivel and Shriek
Aimed at Key Stage 2 and 3
Set of 5

A card based system to help young people to perceive, understand, use and manage feelings such as anger, jealousy, loneliness, boredom and bossiness. Each pack includes guidance notes which contain suggestions for usage.

THERAPY TO GO
Gourmet Fast Food Handouts for Working with Child, Adolescent and Family Clients

This collection of handouts provides a wide range of ready-made activities for all kinds of therapists working on a professional level with adolescent clients and their families. The handouts provide creative approaches to a variety of presenting problems, including anxiety, anger, depression and family issues.