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Pete Walker is a licensed psychotherapist, MFC 25210, with degrees in Social Work and Counseling Psychology. He is a "general practitioner" who has a private practice in Berkeley, California, in the serene Claremont Hotel neighborhood. He has been working as a counselor, lecturer, writer and group leader for thirty-five years, and as a supervisor and consultant of other therapists for 20 years.

Pete specializes in helping adults who were traumatized in childhood, especially those whose repeated exposure to abuse and/or neglect left them with the symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder [Cptsd].

Pete's most popular book, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving is now also an audio book. It is the logical extension and evolution of the work presented on this website and in his first book. It deeply explores the causes of Cptsd that range from severe neglect to monstrous abuse. Many survivors of traumatizing families grew up in houses that were not homes - in families that were as loveless as orphanages and sometimes as dangerous.

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Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving is now available in Spanish, German and Chinese.

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Russian and Portuguese translations should be available by the end of 2020

Pete's first book, The Tao of Fully Feeling: Harvesting Forgiveness Out of Blame, is now also an audio book. It has been acclaimed by many therapists and clients as a powerful, compassionate and pragmatic tool for guiding recovery. Alice Miller, author of The Drama of the Gifted Child, wrote: "Pete Walker wrote a book about his own recovery from emotional numbness. The author passionately explores as thoroughly as possible the role of emotions in human life. The result is not only a moving, honest recount but also an informative guide for people who want to become more aware of their buried feelings. Walker's well explained concept of 'reparenting' will help them go through this fascinating process in a safe, protected way."

Pete's new book, Homesteading in the Calm Eye of the Storm: A Therapist Navigates his CPTSD, is a companion book to his COMPLEX PTSD book. It is a Memoir of his journey of recovering, written in a more playful, easier-to-read style than his other books. It is poignant and humorous, and relatively free of psychological jargon.

In Part I of Homesteading in the Calm Eye of the Storm Pete escapes from his dysfunctional family and backpacks around the world seeking happiness, while unconsciously fleeing his suffering. In Part II, he wanders the jungles of psychological theory and technique, and shifts his focus from global adventurer to inner world explorer. Gradually, over time his fear shrinks, his toxic shame melts away, and peace of mind becomes his touchstone. His psyche gradually heals as his capacity for self-kindness, self-care, and self-protection continuously grow.

At last, he breaks the pattern of being attracted to painful relationships that mirror his experiences with his parents. This in turn frees him to find a number of truly intimate and comforting relationships. Eventually he is blessed with his own functional and loving nuclear family.

All three books are available as paperbacks and e-books.
The first two are also available as audio books.

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When it comes to relationships, conflict is inevitable. But it doesn't have to be emotionally distressing or callous. Couples can disagree and, yes, even fight while still showing compassion and respect for each other, according to psychologists.

In fact, clinical psychologist Deborah Grody says, married couples who don't have any conflict are often the ones who end in divorce. "Relationships that can't be saved are relationships where the flame has completely gone out, or it wasn't there in the first place," she says. When one or both partners are indifferent toward their relationship, they don't care enough to even fight, according to Grody.

That said, frequent heated and hurtful conflict is certainly not healthy or sustainable, either. You can have conflicts with your partner in a constructive way, and it may actually bring you closer together, according to a 2012 paper published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology. Researchers found that expressing anger to a romantic partner caused the short-term discomfort of anger, but also incited honest conversations that benefited the relationship in the long run.

If you want to navigate conflict with your partner in a healthier and more productive way, keep these things in mind during your next argument:

Be curious about your fights

During counseling sessions, Noam Ostrander, an associate professor of social work at DePaul University, often asks couples, "What does the 5:30 fight look like on weekdays?"

"They sort of smile because they know," says Ostrander. That's because, Ostrander says, couples often have the same fight over and over - almost following a script - without solving anything.

A common cause of "the 5:30 fight," Ostrander says, is one partner wanting to tell the other about their day, and the other partner avoiding it - needing a minute to decompress after getting home from work. This likely leads to one partner accusing the other of not caring about them, and the other partner feeling attacked.

Instead, Ostrander encourages couples to pinpoint what triggers this repetitive fight, and try out ways to compromise instead of allowing the conflict to erupt. Rather than following the same old script, notice that you fight when one person gets home, and suggest a new way around that. "You can say, 'What if we just pause, say hello or kiss hello, give it 15 minutes, and come back together,'" Ostrander says. This way, both partners can communicate that they do want to hear about the other person's day and together, find the best way to do that.
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Schedule a time for conflict

Despite having even the most open lines of communication, conflicts are still bound to happen. And when they do, it's helpful to choose a time to talk through problems, according to Grody. "If you start to have a fight, say, 'Let's pick it up this evening, or another time when there's time to discuss things,'" she says.

Setting aside time to work out disagreements allows both partners the space to regroup and prepare, Grody explains. They can think about the best way to communicate their feelings in a calmer, more rational way, so as to avoid the instinct of being defensive or accusatory. "Most of the time, things are said on impulse in the heat of anger," says Grody. "But the words stay with us."

Call a timeout if you or your partner needs one

During an argument, it's common for one or both partners to enter "fight, flight or freeze" mode, according to Ostrander. Humans enter one of these modes when they think they may be in danger, he says. "Fight or flight" refers to when stress hormones activate to give people more energy to either fight the stressor or run from the situation. And "freeze" mode occurs when a person simply does not react at all, in hopes that the stressor loses interest in the fight, he says.

When a couple is in this precarious zone, problem solving is highly unlikely, because each person is solely focused on reacting to the perceived threat they feel from their partner. And if only one person is in the "fight, flight or freeze" mode, while the other is trying to resolve the issue, it can frustrate both people and escalate the fight, Ostrander says.

"If you're really upset with someone and they're trying to problem solve, it can feel like they're not even listening," he says. "I often encourage, in those moments, that someone needs to call a timeout."

And you can frame this timeout in a way that doesn't make your partner feel like you're simply walking away. "Perhaps somebody says, 'Okay, I want to have this conversation. I need like 10 minutes to calm down. I love you, I'm not going anywhere,'" Ostrander says. "'We're going to come back to this, we're going to figure it out.'"

When returning to the discussion after the brief hiatus, both people will be in a better place to make real progress, Ostrander says.
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Make requests instead of complaints

Fights often start with the same two words: "You always." Rather than asking their partner to do something they'd like them to do, like cleaning up around the house, people jump to make accusations, according to Ostrander.

"You're not getting what you want, because of how you're asking for it," he says. It's easier for people to ask their partner why they never do something than it is to simply request that they do it.

Saying, "I'm not feeling great. I'm stressed about the way the house looks. Would you mind picking some stuff up?" is more direct and respectful than putting your loved one down for his or her failure to meet your need, Ostrander says. It's also more likely to result in your partner completing the task.

Listen, and ask your partner for clarification

When the time comes to sit down and talk about solving conflicts, Grody says the most important thing couples can do is to listen - without interrupting. This can be more challenging than it seems. If your loved one says he or she doesn't feel heard, for example, you should listen until your partner is finished speaking, according to Grody. Then, ask for clarification if there is something you don't quite understand.

Asking, "what makes you feel like I'm not listening?" is a much more tactful way to address your partner's complaint than simply saying, "well, I'm listening, so you should feel heard," Grody says. Making sure you're holding eye contact and positioning your body toward your partner when he or she is speaking will also signal that you are listening. These small adjustments can prevent countless fights down the road, Grody says.

And of course, during any fight, insults and character assassinations should be avoided at all costs, according to Grody. "Once it gets to the point where there's name calling and things like that, the discussion should stop," she says. "It's not going to go anywhere." Couples can come back to the conversation when both parties have had time to cool down.

Learn the right way to apologize to your partner

Just as people have different love languages, Ostrander says we have different apology languages, too. It's not enough to recognize that you've hurt your loved one and you owe them an apology: You have to know them enough to tailor your apology to their needs, according to Ostrander.

"Some people want big gestures and some people want, 'I'm really sorry I hurt your feelings, and I will take steps not to do that again,'" says Ostrander. "The process is figuring out what's meaningful for your partner."

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Mood tracking journal and diary for iOS and Android

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Track and graph your moods, anytime, anywhere. For iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Android Just what you need to keep on top of your moods when you feel up to it. In one word; brilliant. I love this app. It's great. I can now communicate with people who feel like me and who can understand me.

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Meet your new self care best friend! Finch is a self care pet app that helps you feel prepared and positive, one day at a time. Take care of your pet by taking care of yourself! Choose from a wide variety of self care exercises personalized for you.

THE BEST DAILY SELF CARE APP

Struggling with stress, mental health, or need motivation? Is self care a chore? Finch makes self care finally feel rewarding, lightweight, and fun. Complete quick self care exercises to grow your pet, earn rewards, and improve mental health! People who struggle with mental health, goals, meditation, and journaling found it easier to be mindful with their self care pet in the Finch app!

REVIEWS

- "I've tried other apps for being thankful and thinking positive but never used them long. I enjoy this one because the virtual pet is really cute and it takes just a moment to be honest about I really feel."
- "As someone who struggles with anxiety and depression, I have tried many journaling apps and mood trackers. All of them felt like a chore, but not Finch! Even if I am not feeling like journaling or even facing my emotions, I can do so in order to help Finch."

QUICK CHECK INS

* Start mornings with quick mood checks and energize your pet to go exploring! Choose from a variety of quick mindful habits from goal tracking and bullet journaling to mindful breathing exercises and quizzes!
* End days in moments of gratitude with your self care pet where they'll be back from adventures to share stories with you! Destress, reflect, and recognize your positive moments.

MINDFUL EXERCISES

Strengthen your mental health by increasing resilience, productivity, and gratitude with self care exercises! Finch helps you hit goals and sustain healthy habits with your self care pet!

* Goal Tracker: set goals and celebrate wins you've accumulated from healthy habits.
* Bullet Journaling: guided bullet journaling prompts to clear the mind, track important moments, and practice gratitude.
* Breathing: guided breathing to calm nerves, increase focus, energize your mind, and sleep better.
* Quizzes: quick quizzes to understand your mental health by tracking your anxiety, depression, body image appreciation, and more.
* Mood Tracker: check on yourself and access mood trends to understand what has been lifting you up or bringing you down.
* Quotes: read motivational quotes to lift your mood and gain new perspective.
* Sleep: Unwind yourself for good sleep with guided breathing and next day goal planning.
* Insights: get insights on your mental health from combined analytics on your mood tracker, bullet journal tags, goal tracker, and quizzes.

OPTIONAL FEATURES
* Enable sleep & steps data syncing with Apple Health in settings to cross reference with mood tracker.

SAY HI!
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finchcare/
* Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/finchfam
* Email: support@befinch.com

Version 3.1.0

Hi Finch Fam! This update includes:
- New Act of Kindness section with new reflection exercises on the value of kindness.
- Expanded Tree Town spots from 8 to unlimited.
- Increased max energy per reflection bullet.
- Various design polish and bug fixes.

The developer, Finch Care Inc, indicated that the app's privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer's privacy policy.

Data Not Linked to You

The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

Privacy practices may vary based on, for example, the features you use or your age. Learn More

Information

Compatibility

iPhone

Requires iOS 10.2 or later.

iPad

Requires iPadOS 10.2 or later.

iPod touch

Requires iOS 10.2 or later.

In-App Purchases

1. Finch Plus USD 39.99

2. Finch Plus USD 5.99

Family Sharing

Up to six family members will be able to use this app with Family Sharing enabled.

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Some resources to support children and adults around anxiety, worry, stress, and fears; including those related to the pandemic/Covid-19 (this page will be updated on a very regular basis so please keep checking it for new entries. This is not an exhaustive or prescriptive list).

Free videos by Dr Karen Treisman to support relaxation and emotional regulation (please feel free to send in requests as I am happy to create more if possible)

Things to be mindful of:
Firstly, please hold in mind, there is no right or wrong. We are all different and going through changes, reflections, and discoveries a lot of the time. We all have different sensory profiles, needs, preferences, pasts and so forth- so, take your time to choose what will be most helpful to you at this time, or none of them at all, if you just need some space or to do something different- there is no one size fits all. There is a menu of options to give some ideas, but there are many more which you might like to try. Be gentle with yourself and others.

People may be experiencing an array of different feelings, and these might be changing and flowing at different times; as well as soaking in other people's feelings and sensations. For more grounding, soothing, and coping tools please see my "Presley the Pug" or "Binnie the baboon" workbooks, my therapeutic treasure box book, or my therapeutic treasure deck of grounding, soothing, regulating, and coping cards.

Please also see my online module on Presley the Pug for a 9.5 hours of videos and resources around emotional regulation and expressing feelings.

1. Hand or star breathing-A video by Dr Karen Treisman introducing a brief breathing exercise called "hand breathing". It can be used for children and for adults. https://youtu.be/NAldSdx-jps

2. Sensory, grounding, soothing, and regulating box- A video by Dr Karen Treisman discussing how to make and create a sensory, soothing, and grounding box which supports all of one's senses to regulate. Suitable and adaptable for children and adults. https://youtu.be/9XyxqWiqLk0

3. Muscle tensing and releasing tool-A video by Dr Karen Treisman introducing a brief tension releasing exercise of tensing and relaxing one's muscles. Suitable and adaptable for children and adults. https://youtu.be/FbhUxg9eHDE

4. Left and right body breathing- A video by Dr Karen Treisman introducing a breathing exercise which supports left and right breathing. Suitable for older children, teenagers, and adults. https://youtu.be/MHwiqovPrXY

5. Rhythm and butterfly breathing-A video by Dr Karen Treisman introducing how rhythm can be used to help to change one's regulation and arousal. Also, this introduces the butterfly hug move which activates both the left and right side of one's brain. Suitable and adaptable for children and adults. https://youtu.be/e6z6TJ1wQDM

6. Externalising worry through worry dolls, worry plaques etc- https://youtu.be/5Q-EoWSJQJg

7. Soaking in a positive moment- A video by Dr Karen Treisman introducing how we can find a happy, feel good, and positive memory and travel back to it, anchor on to it, and soak it in- including using all of our senses. Suitable and adaptable for children and adults. https://youtu.be/RRiQixmqcXI

8. Every interaction is an intervention- video of Dr Karen Treisman explaining her quote "Every interaction is an intervention"- https://youtu.be/8pBkXbCP3Q4

There are many many more worksheets, tips, tools, and resources in my books and cards (available from amazon and a range of other retailers):

1. Binnie the Baboon- a workbook for anxiety, stress, worries, and fears- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWEGxbnNe4E

2. Presley the Pug- a workbook for relaxation, calm and emotional regulation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhjZHu1MjeY

3. Therapeutic Treasure Deck of grounding, regulating, soothing, and coping cards- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfw_bGIcMcM

4. Neon the ninja focusing on nightmares, sleep difficulties, and night terrors- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2mnU3TXW8c

These are also available as ebooks and pdfs here- https://www.ebooks.com/en-gb/searchapp/searchresults.net?term=karen+treisman

Please also see my online module on Presley the Pug for a 9.5 hours of videos and resources around emotional regulation and expressing feelings. See the online training tab on this website for more information.

Podcasts and videos from Dr Karen Treisman and a range of other people which might be useful at this time: (for general podcasts about trauma please see recommendations under my links, worksheets, and podcast page).

Karen Treisman discussing how the current situation might evoke and re-trigger past traumas- A video by Dr Karen Treisman discussing how the experiences being felt during the pandemic can be retriggering and resurfacing past traumas and feelings and sending people down a time hole. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msNO7ZmLXns&feature=youtu.be

Karen Treisman discussion some common survival, protective, and coping tools, skills, and resources-A video discussing some of the survival, protective, and coping responses and skills which we as individuals can use and rely on when in a place of threat, stress, trauma, and fear. Discusses fight, flight, freeze, and many more responses- https://youtu.be/tVw6naHFLKc and an accompanying worksheet (please ensure this is fully cited and referenced if shared or used) around survival skills and patterns- http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/feeling-safe-putting-up-defenses.pdf

Karen Treisman discussing some of the survival, protective, and coping responses and skills which organisations, systems, and teams can use and rely on when in a place of threat, stress, trauma, and fear. Discusses fight, flight, freeze, and many more responses. https://youtu.be/PaRwY7qzEyw and a worksheet on this http://www.safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/organisational-defences-final-bled.pd f (please ensure this is fully cited and referenced if shared or used)

Karen Treisman discussing the importance of how organisations make people feel during this time; and how the values of trauma-informed practice need to be embedded and modelled; and our staff wellbeing needs to be at the forefront- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9J7ayCkw4eg

Karen Treisman- reading a poem written by Karen for Drop for Disorder about trauma, adversity, and culturally informed, infused, and responsive systems and organisational change- "trauma reducing not trauma inducing"- the topic of Karen's forthcoming book on trauma-informed organizations- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=LRJ9w3jIv0w&feature=emb_logo

Karen Treisman discussing some of the reasons why people might be either/or struggling to fall asleep, having disturbed or change sleep, and/or feeling exhausted and tired more than usual in the context of the pandemic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClztIRbjeiI

Karen Treisman discussing some of the different layers of loss, grief, and mourning both at an individual and collective level which people may experiencing, feeling, and seeing. loss amidst the coronavirus- https://youtu.be/n9a79NeUARo

Grief, death, bereavement, and loss online module (7.5 hours and a resource pack)- supporting children and adolescents by Dr Karen Treisman (paid)- creative and expressive resources- safehandsthinkingminds.thinkific.com

Karen Treisman and Lisa Cherry in conversation about trauma, adversity, and culturally informed, infused, and responsive organisations in the context of the pandemic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqbKq9UBHU&feature=emb_logo

Dr Karen Treisman and Kathryn Angelini from Hillingdon virtual school- talking about school, covid, emotional regulation, supervision and much more- https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-irpx9-e02bcf?utm_campaign=u_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=u_share

Dr Karen Treisman and Hannah Albery and Kate Margarson on mind matters- talking about schools, trauma-informed practice, relationships, creativity and much more- http://youtu.be/MCDkkB_Ht5I

Bruce Perry (there is a whole series by Bruce around the pandemic)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orwIn02h6V4&feature=youtu.be and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcDTXJpCMiY&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Guy Mcpherson and Bruce Perry- https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/bruce-perry-md-phd-staying-emotionally-close-in-the-time-of-covid-19/

Bruce Perry on decision fatigue in the context of the pandemic- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc-Nv8eqfgM&feature=share&app=desktop

Racial injustice and covid- http://‪ https://jri.org/podcasts/covid-19-response-and-racial-injustices

Coronavirus and poverty- https://soundcloud.com/user-72463423/episode-2-coronavirus-and-poverty

The Social Matters Podcast- The impact of Covid-19 on Black and minority Ethnic people podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-matters-podcast/id1436421996

Nadine Harris Burke on the Black Community and Covid- https://sdvoice.info/the-black-community-covid-19-trauma/

James Docherty and Lisa Cherry on maintaining recovery from addition during covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D5973k_VEw

Neglect in the context of Covid- https://www.childprotectionprofessionals.org.uk/Blog/child-neglect-lockdown-and-the-new-normal

Podcasts around covid from ITTIC- http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/trauma-talks/trauma-talks-covid19.html

Guy Mcpherson and Peter Levine- https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/peter-levine-phd-managing-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/

Gabor Mate and Russell Brand- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-mJnYmdVmQ and Gabor Mate and Thomas Hubl- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FhlVIhjZj4k

Dan Hughes- talking about Covid and children who have experienced trauma- https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=2nLF0wdoSJ0&app=desktop

Madeleine Black about Covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR0uv2gXtHY&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

Managing stress in the workplace-Jerry Colonna and Camille Preston - https://hbr.org/podcast/2020/03/managing-the-stress-and-uncertainty-of-coronavirus

Stephen Porges and the polyvagal theory and covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FGTHm6R4pc&app=desktop

Autism and covid- https://www.acamh.org/podcasts/cornavirus-autism-a-parents-guide/?utm_source=Subscriber&utm_campaign=0401ae5288-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_12_02_03_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_f59ca1eb20-0401ae5288-119372361 and supporting neuro diverse children during isolation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=dXPtqmHKNoE&app=desktop

Janina Fisher on covid- https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/janina-fisher-phd-managing-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/

The future of children's service in the context of covid- Jenny Cole- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wwcsc-talks/id1511700345

Podcast on delivering children's services during covid- https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2020/june/podcast-impact-on-delivering-childrens-services-during-lockdown

Lockdown and stories from adopters - http://www.alcoates.co.uk/p/the-adoption-fostering-podcast.html

A song from beacon house- take what you need- https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=tDCTKz66vYg

Bessel Van der Kolk podcast about covid- https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/blog/caring-for-yourself and Bessel on helplessness amidst covid- https://www.nicabm.com/when-covid19-leaves-clients-feeling-helpless/

Jennifer King webinar on the impact of trauma on our brains- https://medium.com/@jak292/covid-19-our-brains-our-bodies-our-trauma-8ece7779cc9b

Fran Waters interviewed by Guy McPherson- https://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/podcast/fran-s-waters-lmft-managing-in-the-midst-of-covid-19/

Juli Alvaredo- home but not alone- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Evv0vgqiAY&feature=share&app=desktop

Paul Gilbert on compassionate mind during covid and beyond- https://www.compassionatewellbeing.com/compassion-safe-relating-and-world-change.html

Sue Badaeu on grief and loss during covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qON_Vcz6U8&app=desktop

The coronavirus can teach us to connect- Ted talk- https://thewisdomcollector.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-coronavirus-crisis-can-teach-us.html?m=1

One small thing has a regular podcast about prison and the justice system- they have been doing a series about covid within this- here is one example- https://play.acast.com/s/justice/2dcd77d4-8fd3-49a3-ab3a-74a41e338d76

Hannah Albery and Lisa Cherry- talking about being a headteacher during covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8_7cK2BhQ0

Stuart guest- advice for schools post lockdown- https://pookyh.buzzsprout.com/1183931/4458053-stuart-guest-how-can-schools-take-a-trauma-informed-approach-post-pandemic

Interview on grief and loss from University of Buffalo- http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/social-research/institutes-centers/institute-on-trauma-and-trauma-informed-care/trauma-talks/trauma-talks-grief-loss.html

Short clip by Patricia Berendsen- why am I so tired when working online therapeutically- https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=DRRjetJSzhs&app=desktop

Impact of social work of covid podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/episode-15-s2-impact-of-covid-19-on-social-work/id1436421996?i=1000471949788

Trauma informed communication- why it is important- https://traumainformedoregon.org/understanding-why-trauma-informed-communication-is-important/

How lockdown can impacts sports and play- https://www.anncrafttrust.org/return-to-play-how-lockdown-affects-sport-and-activity-safeguarding-matters/

Useful links for adults and children (by no means exhaustive or prescriptive, and not in a particular list):

Child and adolescent resources:

Downloadable child friendly explanation about coronavirus- http://www.millfields.hackney.sch.uk/uploads/2019/Corona%20Virus%20Info%20for%20Young%20Children.pdf.pdf and

Some lovely illustrated stories from the Australian Childhood Foundation about corona and hugs- https://www.childhood.org.au/app/uploads/2020/03/Talking-to-Children-COVID-19-Social-Story.pdf and https://www.childhood.org.au/app/uploads/2020/04/hug_HR.pdf

Talking to kids about coronavirus- 2 useful blogs- http://www.jkp.com/jkpblog/2020/03/i-have-a-question-about-coronavirus/ And http://www.jkp.com/jkpblog/2020/03/talking-to-children-about-the-coronavirus/

A book for children about coronavirus- https://nursedottybooks.com/dave-the-dog-is-worried-about-coronavirus-2/?fbclid=IwAR2xzx5IPUaVRZ506wnQKyq-e1vdJ8KZtEpLeXF2AVoROsNfmNJIGbnOGus

Some worksheets for kids whilst they are home, share by Jessica Kingsley Publishers- https://emails.jkp.com/t/t-E7198D9CA58B42F52540EF23F30FEDED

A book illustrated about covid by Axel Scheffler- https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-A-Book-for-Children.pdf

Stay at home superheroes book- https://issuu.com/sophie_marsh/docs/stay_home_superheroes

Everybody worries. A picture book about coronavirus- https://en.calameo.com/read/000777721945cfe5bb9cc?authid=Xu9pcOzU3TQx

A story for children called "how not to go to school" about lockdown- https://parsleymimblewood.wordpress.com/

A book for children called "stuck inside"- https://www.stuckinsidebook.com/

Story book about coronavirus by UNHCR- https://www.unhcr.org/news/press/2020/4/5e8ecdba4/childrens-storybook-released-help-children-young-people-cope-covid-19.html

While we can't hug story and video for children- https://youtu.be/2PnnFrPaRgY

Time to come in bear animation- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA_SsZFYw0w&feature=youtu.be

Some info about coronavirus and anxiety for young people- https://young.scot/campaigns/national/coronavirus

I have a question resource for children- https://www.ihaveaquestionbook.com/

Covid related grief and bereavement resources- http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/covid-19.aspx and https://www.winstonswish.org/coronavirus/

Some worksheets for children during this time (need to be adapted accordingly)- https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn%3Aaaid%3Ascds%3AUS%3A18b7fa14-bbb1-4067-9b8a-757d2defb735&fbclid=IwAR2Q24JQp2tx-QFfdP7ZQtwiZaQK5GASgVnpDXZz5dg0e8ahfFx1RoQfLMc

Some videos and activities for adults and children- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/coronavirus/

A story about covid (American-focused)- https://alliedhealth.lsuhsc.edu/clinics/docs/CarolineConquersherCoronoaFears31820.pdf

Child's guide to staying safe online- https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cco-childrens-digital-safety-wellbeing-kit.pdf

Adult resources predominantly around trauma: (of course there are overlaps)

Trauma-informed values and principles applied to the current covid situation written by Dr Karen Treisman- trauma informed values in covid

Thinking of those infographic with rainbows poster- thinking of all of those who...

Resources from beacon house about covid, developmental trauma, attachment and much more- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJHupiDtJKA&feature=youtu.be and on survival mode- https://beaconhouse.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/What-Survival-Looks-Like-At-Home.pdf

Trauma-informed Oregon-Trauma-informed response to Covid- https://traumainformedoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Considerations-for-COVID-19-Trauma-Informed-Response.pdf and https://traumainformedoregon.org/tic-wellness-and-routines-rituals/ and https://traumainformedoregon.org/workforce-wellness-strategies-during-covid-19/

Trauma-informed script from trauma-informed Oregon- https://traumainformedoregon.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/The-Anatomy-of-a-Trauma-Informed-Script-TIP-Sheet.pdf

Trauma informed communication- why it is important- https://traumainformedoregon.org/understanding-why-trauma-informed-communication-is-important/

Resources from Bruce Perry and the Neurosequential model- https://www.neurosequential.com/covid-19-resources

Covid response from mad in the UK- non pathologising responses- https://www.madintheuk.com/2020/03/covid-19-resources-were-all-in-this-together/

Covid and pandemic from a social justice and equity lens- https://www.racialequitytools.org/fundamentals/resource-lists/resources-addressing-covid-19-with-racial-equity-lens

Social justice resources from the pandemic from irresistible- https://irresistible.org/covid

The Social Matters Podcast- The impact of Covid-19 on Black and minority Ethnic people podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-social-matters-podcast/id1436421996

Impact of covid on BAME communities from Royal College of Psychiatrists- https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default-source/about-us/covid-19/impact-of-covid19-on-bame-staff-in-mental-healthcare-settings_assessment-and-management-of-risk_13052020v2.pdf?sfvrsn=1068965_2

BAME and covid- http://www.bmevoices.co.uk/introducing-you-to-bamestream/

Anti-racist resources- please see the trauma-informed organisation tab for anti-racist resource recommendations.

Coronavirus and the impact on children from the Roma community- http://clok.uclan.ac.uk/33616/1/4%20Roma%20Children%27s%20Participation%20-%20Covid-19%20and%20the%20EU.pdf

Resources for managing stress in a pandemic- https://www.acesconnection.com/g/practicing-resilience/blog/managing-post-traumatic-stress-in-a-pandemic-practices-and-resources-updated-regularly

SAMSHA- Lots of resources and downloads- https://www.samhsa.gov/coronavirus

Living in uncertain times- https://drjenfrahm.com/leading-uncertain-times/

Looking after yourself and your family during coronavirus- https://www.yarboroughacademy.co.uk/for-parents-and-carers/looking-after-you-and-your-family-during-coronavirus/

Some self-care resources from Buffalo Social Work- http://socialwork.buffalo.edu/resources/self-care-starter-kit.html and from the Anna Freud Centre- https://www.annafreud.org/selfcare/

A blog by Dr Liz Gregory- https://weneedtotalkaboutchildrensmentalhealth.wordpress.com/2020/03/27/tips-to-share-with-children-to-help-them-cope-with-the-new-normal/amp/?__twitter_impression=true and one based on teenagers during lockdown- https://weneedtotalkaboutchildrensmentalhealth.wordpress.com/2020/03/29/2and-getting-through-lockdown-together-with-teenagers/

Some resources around disaster responses- https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/recovering-disasters/phases-disaster

Some resources about panic and worry from Narrative Therapy- https://dulwichcentre.com.au/lived-wisdom-on-panic-worry-and-isolation/

Some resources about Narrative Therapy in a pandemic- https://dulwichcentre.com.au/narrative-responses-to-covid-19/

Useful article in the guardian normalising people's responses- https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/25/why-its-healthy-to-be-afraid-in-a-crisis

Covid resources which are about non-pathologising responses- https://www.madintheuk.com/2020/03/covid-19-resources-were-all-in-this-together/

We are in this together- Lucy Johnstone- Mad in the UK- https://www.madintheuk.com/2020/04/we-are-all-in-this-together/

Media struggle to define what is normal- Mad in America- https://www.madinamerica.com/2020/04/pandemic-media-define-whats-normal/

Understanding our feelings during covid- Mad in the UK- https://www.madintheuk.com/2020/05/understanding-feelings-time-of-covid/

The impact of covid on early years- https://www.suttontrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Getting-the-Balance-Right.pdf

EMDR in the context of Covid- https://mcusercontent.com/952e63a91783a30a4877e5acc/files/424023bb-a404-4dc9-80ae-75f7f8c3052f/EMDR_Resources_in_the_Era_of_COVID_19.pdf

Some resources from the BPS- https://www.bps.org.uk/news-and-policy/advice-talking-children-about-illness

Trauma-informed response for covid- http://chicagotorturejustice.org/wellness-during-the-coronavirus/#trauma

Covid related grief and bereavement resources- http://www.childhoodbereavementnetwork.org.uk/covid-19.aspx and https://www.winstonswish.org/coronavirus/ and https://www.phoenixgrouphq.com/bereavement

Grief and loss online module by Dr Karen Treisman (paid)- creative and expressive resources- safehandsthinkingminds.thinkific.com

Covid trauma working group- https://www.traumagroup.org/

Responding to stress experienced by hospital staff resources- https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/audio-video/stress-hospital-staff-covid-19

Health journal about covid- https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/coronavirus

Digital poverty blog- https://www.thirdsector.co.uk/zoe-amar-covid-19-%E2%80%93-charities-action-digital-divide/digital/article/1683991

Remote working book- https://seasaltlearning.com/finding-your-campfire-a-remote-working-survival-guide/

Some tips by Dr Karen Treisman around attending virtual events- Some top tips and ideas for attending a virtual event

A report about young people using online therapy in the charity world- https://www.thinknpc.org/resource-hub/charities-young-people-and-digital-mental-health-services/

Community response to covid- a range of resources- https://ccr.publichealth.gwu.edu/covid-19

Community resources from Kenya including posters in a variety of languages- https://sites.google.com/green-string.org/covid-19-kenya/home

Some theraplay resources which can be done virtually- https://theraplay.org/product/theraplay-activities-for-telehealth/

Some guided mediation- https://corona.pocketproject.org/practice-tools/

Some sensorimotor tools and ideas during the pandemic- https://sensorimotor.pages.ontraport.net/online-therapy-resources

Some EMDR resources during the pandemic- https://mcusercontent.com/952e63a91783a30a4877e5acc/files/424023bb-a404-4dc9-80ae-75f7f8c3052f/EMDR_Resources_in_the_Era_of_COVID_19.pdf

Some videos and activities for adults and children- https://www.childcomwales.org.uk/coronavirus/

Colour in poster- this won't be forever- by Emma Paxton- http://imagistic.co.uk/free-covid-19-printables/

Safeguarding, covid, and education- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-safeguarding-in-schools-colleges-and-other-providers/coronavirus-covid-19-safeguarding-in-schools-colleges-and-other-providers

Going back to school over covid blog by Mary Meredith- https://marymered.wordpress.com/2020/04/14/five-ways-to-help-children-heal-when-schools-reopen/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Reopening education after covid- https://case.edu/socialwork/traumacenter/sites/case.edu.traumacenter/files/2020-06/COVID-19%20and%20Opening%20of%20Educational%20Institutions.pdf

Schools supporting children around bereavement in the context of covid- https://www.winstonswish.org/coronavirus-schools-support-children-young-people/

Pupils views about change to education around covid- https://edpsy.org.uk/features/2020/pupil-views-around-the-covid-19-pandemic-an-opportunity-for-change-in-education/

Babies born during lockdown report- https://babiesinlockdown.files.wordpress.com/2020/08/babies-in-lockdown-main-report-final-version.pdf

Mandalas to colour in- covid related- https://www.dropbox.com/s/rsxquk12joqe9vo/Healing-from-the-Inside-Out-Affirmations-and-coloring-pages-for-covid19%20(2).pdf?dl=0

NHS and anxiety- https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/anxiety/?WT.tsrc=Search&WT.mc_id=Anxiety&gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLG5nZ-vEMTwxo3vaH0eBTh3sJLVydiJkxwHJS7114R37GGwIXXRzJ9BoC_0YQAvD_BwE

For those interested in CBT resources- https://www.psychologytools.com/

Some info for adults about coronavirus and anxiety- https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak/while-working

Doing what matters in times of stress- A guide written by WHO- https://www.who.int/publications-detail/9789240003927

Coronavirus and prisons- https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-8892/

On-The-Line. A film made in lockdown by 42 young refugees. https://youtu.be/PSeBhWTvTxQ‬
Some social work, child protection, and care specific resources:
Some guidelines for social workers during this time- https://www.basw.co.uk/professional-practice-guidance-home-visits-during-covid-19-pandemic

Social work amidst the pandemic- https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/news-views/2020/april/social-work-with-children-and-families-in-the-pandemic/

A spotlight about remote working in the courts by a judge- http://www.transparencyproject.org.uk/remote-justice-a-judges-perspective/

Journal on social work during covid- https://sw2020covid19.group.shef.ac.uk/

Journal on social work during covid- next edition- http://sw2020covid19.group.shef.ac.uk

Journal on social work during covid- edition 5- https://sw2020covid19.group.shef.ac.uk/

Resources to support social workers during covid- https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2020/05/26/social-work-podcasts-support-covid-19/

The impact of covid on care leavers report by staf- https://www.staf.scot/news/staf-report-covid-19

David Grimm writes an article of some of the experiences of lockdown from a care experienced perspective- https://www.nationalconfidentialforum.org.uk/news-events/2020/05/national-confidential-forum-participant-david-grimm-issues-advice-to-care-experienced-people-during-lockdown/

A collaborative poem about care experienced young people during lockdown- https://imohub.org.uk/definecare-collaborative-poem-by-care-leavers/

Covid and increased cyber and online abuse report- https://t.co/5k0x0fpZjr?amp=1

Virtual children's hearings report- https://www.celcis.org/files/6815/9646/6463/Virtual_Childrens_Hearings_Report_3rd_August_2020.pdf

Coronavirus and safeguarding/child protection- https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/coronavirus

Podcast on social work leadership amidst covid- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qON_Vcz6U8&app=desktop

Podcast on delivering children's services during covid- https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/news/2020/june/podcast-impact-on-delivering-childrens-services-during-lockdown

Covid guidance and foster care/residential- https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/covid-19-guidance-foster-care-and-supported-lodgings-settings and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-on-isolation-for-residential-educational-settings

Introduction of placements and adoption transitions from corambaaf- https://corambaaf.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/Managing%20Introductions%20of%20children%20with%20their%20prospective%20adopters%20270320.pdf

Report looking at kinship carers during the pandemic. Kinship carers are hugely important & often a neglected & poorly represented group of people- https://www.frg.org.uk/images/Cross_party_PT_on_KC/Kinship_carers_experiences_report.pdf

Impact of lockdown and school closures on care experienced young people- https://www.adoptionuk.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=b3326f3b-4cdf-46fe-94e1-8724bbb75475

Home visits and child protection- the challenges of physically distancing- https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/news-views/2020/july/child-protection-and-risks-from-covid-19-home-visits-and-the-challenges-of-social-distancing/

Young carers and the impact of covid- https://www.anncrafttrust.org/young-carers-and-covid-19/

Young carers and covid- a report by UEA- https://www.caringtogether.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/UEA-young-carer-CRCF-COVID-19-final-findings-v1.0.pdf

Young people's experience of the justice system during covid- https://www.cycj.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/COVID-19-and-justice-report-final.pdf

Family and drugs courts briefing during covid- https://justiceinnovation.org/sites/default/files/media/documents/2020-05/fdac_briefing_final.pdf

The impact of covid on children living in poverty- https://view.publitas.com/the-childhood-trust/children-in-lockdown-the-childhood-trust-report-june-2020/page/1

Social work guidance around covid- https://markallenassets.blob.core.windows.net/communitycare/2020/04/PSW-Coronavirus-Ethical-Response-and-Best-Practice-Guide.pdf

Children with disabilities during covid- https://contact.org.uk/news-and-blogs/dcp-left-in-lockdown/

Impact of social work of covid podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/episode-15-s2-impact-of-covid-19-on-social-work/id1436421996?i=1000471949788

Virtual contact between children and birth parents blog written by Research in Practice- https://www.researchinpractice.org.uk/children/news-views/2020/april/virtual-contact-between-children-and-their-birth-families-during-lockdown-unexpected-opportunities/

Lockdown and stories from adopters- http://www.alcoates.co.uk/p/the-adoption-fostering-podcast.html

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