Something Has Happened: An activity book for young people (NZ)

Skylight, NZ, New Zealand, 2000

Related to Family conflict, separation and divorce

An activity book for young children (aged 3-6 years old) who are facing difficult times. It is designed to be personalised to each child, so will fit any situation. There are guidelines on every page for a parent or carer as they guide a child through the book. It helps young children to find the words and ways to express and begin to process what it is that’s happened to them, or to someone they care about.

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Something Has Happened: An activity book for young people (NZ)

Skylight, NZ, New Zealand, 2000

Discover more resources

Strategies for supporting the mental health of infants and children after a disaster: Child–adult relationships

What is a family law counsellor?

Primary health strategies for working with children who present with ADHD concerns

Supporting children’s wellbeing when working with separating parents

In focus: Supporting your child’s wellbeing during a separation or divorce

Talking to your child about separation and divorce

Practitioner guide: Connection and belonging resources

Parenting after a separation or divorce

Looking after yourself during a separation or divorce

Supporting children’s mental health when working with separating parents

Highlights in child mental health research: April 2023

The impact of paternal positivity on child mental health

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