A list of helpful website links, books & resources
to help children with anxiety
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Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria
http://www.adavic.org.au/ -
Anxiety BC - Excellent Parenting Resources, Print outs
http://www.anxietybc.com/index.php -
Kids Helpline - phone service for children 1800 55 1800
www.kidshelp.com.au
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Youth Beyond Blue - Perfect for 12-18yrs
www.youthbeyondblue.org.au -
BeyondBlue
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/ -
The Australian Psychological Society - Search for a child psychologist near you. Excellent service to find help - click on 'find a psychologist' link
www.psychology.org.au -
Macquarie University ~ Emotional Health Clinic http://www.emotionalhealthclinic.com.au
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Anxeity Disorders Information Line
Ph: 1300794992
http://www.mentalhealth.asn.au/ -
"The Worry Tree" - A great small chapter book for Kids
http://www.worrytree.com.au/ -
"Silly Billy" - By Anthony Browne
A brilliant book introducing the use of 'worry doll' as a strategy to help manage worry thoughts! -
"The Huge Bag of Worries"
- By Virginia Ironside
A story about a girl who collects worries, and struggles to carry them around..until a little old lady helps get rid of them! -
"I like Myself" - By Karen Beaumont
A lovely book boasting healthy self-esteem -
"Butterflies in My Stomach" - Serge Bloch
Sometimes coming out of your shell is hard! -
"Eddie's Fantastic Fortnight" - by John Forrest
A terrific book about what type of food represent feelings
- A great resource for small group activities -
"Maybe because" A great book at looking at adoption from the child's perspective
www.baconandeggsmedia.com- by Aimee Garcia-Tice -
"Mr Jitters" - Produced by Southern Community Welfare Inc
http://www.scw.org.au
"Everyday Jitters" New book just released - click on link
Everyday Jitters Flyer -
"Taming Butterflies" - by Sue Whiting, lovely book about anxiety
http://www.suewhiting.com -
"My Daddy's Going Away" - by Christopher MacGregor.
A wonderful poem about dealing with temporary parental separation anxiety. Great for children whose parent(s) are in the Armed Forces or leave home for periods of time.
www.mydaddysgoingaway.com -
Bev Aisbett - author of "Living with It" series
www.bevaisbett.com
For PDF detials of her book click here...
Bev Aisbett Books -
CAMHS
- Child & Adolescent area of Mental Health Services
- A great service to access OT, Psychologists etc...http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/index.htm -
Sally-Anne McCormack - Psychologist
A great site for resources, information about Anxiety & Depression in Children and Teens.
www.sally-annemccormack.com.au
"Stomp out the ANTs" can be ordered through her website. A wonderful book explaining what worry thoughts are and how to help manage them.
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St Luke Innovative Resources
A fantastic range of resourced for parents & teachers - strength cards, emotion cards, books, stickers etc...
www.innovativeresources.org -
Kids Matter - Australian Primary Schools Mental Health Initiative - prevention, early intervention of mental health issues in young children. Great for schools, teachers & parents
www.kidsmatter.edu.au -
Friends for Life Program
Excellent program for teachers to run in school to help prevent anxiety and depression in children
www.friendsinfo.net -
Children, Youth & Women's Health Service
Has a wonderful web page for 6-12yr olds - written for children to self-discover!
www.cyh.com.au (click on Kid's health) -
"Sometimes I feel..." written by Dr Samantha Seymour
A great book to help children identify and talk about feelings.
www.finch.com.au -
Bully Busters - Information for Schools, Parents, Kids
www.insideouted.com.au - Enhance the Journey - Rebekah Lyall Councillor - workshops and individual sessions available. www.enhancethejourney.webs.com
- Little Children Big Dreams
A personalised story is accompanied by a guide for parents - helping children overcome their fear of the dark or fear of monsters. By Australian Psychiatrist, Dr Kaylene Henderson
www.littlechildrenbigdreams.com
If you have any other recommended sites for parents and teachers please contact me - the more resources we can provide the better!
