Useful Contacts:
| Organisation | Phone Number |
| Family Support Worker Helpline | 01926 412412 |
| Family Information Service | 0800 408 1558 |
| Children and Families Front Door | 01926 414144 |
| Papyrus Hopeline - Suicide Prevention | 0800 0684141 |
| Guy's Gift - Bereavement Services | 0845 467 3035 |
| Young Minds | 0808 802 5544 |
| Victim Support Warwickshire | 01926 358060 |
| Victim Support Out of Hours | 0808 16 89 111 |
Links:
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Beacon House Beacon House has a variety of resources to support children with trauma backgrounds.
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Papyrus Confidential Suicide Prevention
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Dimensions Toolkit A scaled approach to signposting adults to support children.
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GoNoodle SEMH exercises to support with focusing attention and calming behaviour.
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Hooves in Harmony Hooves in Harmony is a registered Community Interest Company that works in partnership with the British Horse Society Approved Bubbenhall Bridge Livery Centre and Riding School. Hooves in Harmony is to be able to offer a true community-focused facility and service, enabling people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the power of learning through the horses, break down barriers and enhance their own personal development or education.
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Solihull Approach Online Professional training to support our understanding of childhood development and behaviour.
Videos:
School Exclusions: A Helpful Guide for Parents, Guardians and Carers
This video provides an overview of school exclusions for parents, carers and guardians focusing on how to prevent them, alternatives and what to do when they occur. This video has been created by students volunteering with Warwick Law in the Community (LinC), with the support of Warwickshire County Council, Warwickshire Parent Carer Voice Forum, Bailey Wright & Co Solicitors.
Childhood Trauma and the Brain | UK Trauma Council
A general introduction to what happens in the brain after children face traumatic experiences in childhood, like abuse and neglect. This animation was developed by Professor Eamon McCrory and is a part of the Childhood Trauma and the Brain resource.
Window of Tolerance
We are pleased to share our animation on the Window of Tolerance. Find out how a traumatised child swings from fight/flight to freeze/collapse; and what adults can do to help bring the child back into their window of tolerance so they can be at their personal best.
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are traumatic events that affect children while growing up, such as suffering child maltreatment or living in a household affected by domestic violence, substance misuse or mental illness.
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a theory in psychology. It argues that there are five stages of human needs that motivate our behavior.
Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?
Simple, easy-to-understand whiteboard animation to help early Elementary-aged children gain an understanding of the way their brains work to recognize and manage their emotions. This is intended as a beginning resource to help children, parents, educators, and those who work with children to encourage mindfulness, empathy, and emotional regulation.
All about ANGER for kids!
In this video, you'll learn the definition of anger, how it affects you, and FOUR positive ways of coping!