Written Resources

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a systematic technique for achieving a deep state of relaxation.

5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique: This is best practiced when you’re feeling reasonably settled so that when you really need it you have the skill ready.

Tics and Tourette’s Syndrome in children and young people: What is a tic? What is Tourette’s Syndrome? When do I need to seek help?

The Yerkes-Dodson curve: Sometimes called the Stress Performance curve, this can be a good way to see how stress and pressure affect our performance.

Sleep Guidance: Sleep is really important for good mental health and wellbeing. But how much do children and young people need?

TIPP skills: TIPP skills are strategies you can try when you are feeling emotionally heightened, out of control or in crisis. Some will work better for you than others.

Self-soothe box: When times are very difficult a self-soothe box is great for providing lots of ways to try and feel better. They can be used when you are feeling sad, upset, anxious, in crisis or having suicidal thoughts.