Anxiety resources - by Louise Gardener.

Applications and Internet Programmes

Mindshift programme from the Apple store https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id634684825

Online programme about tapping/emotional freedom that is suitable for parents too  http://www.emofree.com/

Be mindful www.bemindful.co.uk

Video link  - Get to know your panic monster
http://www.thesite.org/mental-health/anxiety-ocd-and-phobias/get-to-know-your-panic-monster-12378.html

Organisations with links to further help and resources

Child anxiety website –chocka with further resources
http://www.childanxiety.net/Resources_for_Parents.htm

Young minds – child and adolescent mental health
 http://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Relax
http://www.relaxkids.com/UK/Homepage
– cards, CD’s , free downloads, local classes etc

The Hawn Foundation
http://thehawnfoundation.org/mindup/
MindUP™ teaches social and emotional learning skills that link cognitive neuroscience, positive psychology and mindful awareness training utilizing a brain centric approach

Oxford Mindfulness Centre
 http://oxfordmindfulness.org/learn/


Antibullying and Assertiveness courses and workshops
https://www.kidscape.org.uk/what-we-do/zap-anti-bullying-and-assertiveness-workshops/


In an emergency do not hesitate to take your child to A&E!
This resource can help protect against future suicidal thoughts only and should be used in conjunction and under the supervision of suitably qualified medical personnel.
https://www.papyrus-uk.org/

Books – Amazon links

What to do when you worry too much
http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-When-You-Worry-Much/dp/1591473144/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1412507633&sr=8-1&keywords=what+to+do+when+you+worry+too+much

Overcoming social anxiety and shyness.http://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Social-Anxiety-Shyness-Gillian/dp/1849010005/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1383942241&sr=8-2&keywords=social+phobia+and+cbt

Think Good - Feel Good: A Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Workbook for Children and Young People (Psychology)
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Think-Good-Cognitive-Behaviour-Psychology/dp/0470842903/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1412509949&sr=1-1&keywords=think+good+feel+good

Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-by-step Guide for Parents
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Helping-Anxious-Child-Step-step/dp/1572245751

7 Reasons behind Math Anxiety and How to Prevent It
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/motivate.php

Coping with Maths Anxiety
http://platonicrealms.com/minitexts/Coping-With-Math-Anxiety

Anxiety in Kids: How to Turn it Around and Protect Them For Life
http://www.heysigmund.com/anxiety-in-kids/

Our condolences to the family of Louise Gardener

It is with sadness that we write that our group admin, founder and friend Louise Gardener passed away on Monday. She was a home educator who had struggled with a very badly behaving Local Authority and with medical issues not related to the cancer to which she finally succumbed. Her family would like to pass on their thanks for all of the kind words and support in the past few days. Funeral to take place on 4th March. Further details to follow.

Louise helped an awful lot of home educators all over the UK, esp those whose children had child mental health issues.We fell blessed to have known her and will continue her work to the best our ability.

Thanks.