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Beyond belief
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- (13 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
This short animated film looks at the impact of child sexual abuse on families, and at how parents and carers can best support children who have been abused. It shows parents and carers dealing with a variety of situations, including sexual abuse of children by family members, other known adults and strangers. The film encourages adults to listen to children and takes a positive outlook on children's ability to recover from these difficult experiences. Though suitable for a wide audience, the film has been developed for parents and carers supporting children who have had experiences of sexual abuse. It is also a useful training tool for professionals.
The lost child
- Authors:
- BUZZWORD FILMS, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Lancashire. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- (30 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Preston
The Lost Child looks at the life of a child growing up in a family where there is parental mental illness. The story is told through Tina, 16, who shares her thoughts and feelings about her understanding of the problems of her parents and the variety of health and social care professionals she encounters. This dvd purports to raise awareness and encourage pro-active debate on a variety
Child and adolescent mental health
- Authors:
- WOLF STUDIOS, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Research in Practice
- Publication year:
- 2001
- Pagination:
- sound cassette
- Place of publication:
- Dartington
The field of child and adolescent mental health causes concern because of its implications for client groups and the disparity between demand and available resources not just for young people but for adults too. There are many questions in the minds of those charged with helping vulnerable children and their families: what is meant by mental health?; or should we be talking about mental illness instead?; what sorts of mental health problems do young people have?; what happens if they don’t get help?; how do non-specialists access advice and how can they help children waiting for specialist intervention?; what interventions are effective?; what do we know about outcomes and what are the prospects for children if they do not get appropriate help? This cassette gathers information, from both research and practice, about the state of current knowledge.
Communication and challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR FOUNDATION, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Challenging Behaviour Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- (45 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Chatham
Using interviews with two parent carers, and with specialist input from Peter McGill (Senior Lecturer in Learning Disability at the University of Kent at Canterbury Tizard Centre), this 40 minute video gives a basic introduction to challenging behaviour associated with severe learning disabilities. The video has been produced for parents and carers of individuals with severe learning disabilities
Caring for vulnerable babies
- Authors:
- M8MEDIA, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Publication year:
- 2009
- Pagination:
- DVD
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A DVD developed for those involved in the care of vulnerable babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS), newborn babies whose mothers have used a variety of substances during their pregnancy. It includes sections on medical needs and treatment, attachment, carers' experiences of looking after a child with NAS, issues for older children and support options. It is relevant for foster carers, social care and health professionals, and managers.
Out to the family
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- (15 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
A short animated film showing six families coming to terms with the developing sexual or gender identity of a son or daughter. The film aims to help parents understand more about the issues facing LGBT teenagers and how best to help them. It shows how family acceptance and support can help young people who may be at risk of serious social or mental health problems. Developed for young people parents and families.
Emotional health
- Authors:
- PIPER Dorothy, (Author), THE RURAL MEDIA COMPANY, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Trust for the Study of Adolescence
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- CD, DVD
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
This flexible resource is for use in a wide range of courses for professionals. Developed by trainers to meet the need to bring young people more directly into the training environment, it focuses on life experiences that contribute to positive and negative emotional health. The CD includes training exercises, student handouts and a transcript of the Youth Voices film to print out and to photocopy. The DVD contains short film clips of sensitively conducted interviews with young people. The young people talk honestly and openly about their experiences to engage and stimulate learners.