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- Advice & support for 16-18-year-oldsA range of services that can help you with your mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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- Mental health policiesDownload an editable version of the Liverpool schools’ mental health and emotional wellbeing policy
- REACTTraining to support young people in schools with their mental health and wellbeing.
- ROCKET resilience championsA one-day, interactive course aimed at primary-aged children.

Self-Compassion Training Resources

Useful contacts

Liverpool CAMHs Integrated Offer

Based on the Levels of Need Framework, this webpage provides pathways for children and young people at different stages, depending on their mental health need.

Liverpool CAMHS Partners

Make an online referral to CAMHS

Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service for anyone feeling overwhelmed or struggling to cope.

Alder Hey Crisis Care – 24/7, call 0151 293 3577 or freephone 0808 196 3550

Kooth – provides free, safe and anonymous online support for young people.

Samaritans – Call any time, day or night for free on 116 123

PAPYRUS – is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide.

For PAPYRUS HOPELINEUK, call 0800 068 4141 (open 9am-10pm on weekdays, 2pm-10pm at weekends and bank holidays).

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Documents

Cultivating Self-Compassion Bitesize Training Overview

Printables:

Mindfulness Techniques Printable

A.P.P.L.E Printable

Daily Reflection Worksheet

STOPP Printable

Wise Mind Worksheet

Useful websites

The Guardian – Silence your inner critic: a guide to self-compassion in the toughest times

Centre for Clinical Interventions – Building Self-Compassion Module 1

The British Psychological Society – Compassion is an antidote to cruelty

Training Our Minds in, with and for Compassion: An Introduction to Concepts and Compassion-Focused Exercises

Self Compassion.org – Kristin Neff

Compassionate Mind Foundation – Paul Gilbert

Self-Compassion Practices

Common Humanity Meditation

Guided Practices

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Self-Compassion Exercises

Kristen Neff’s Self-Compassion Exercises:

How would you treat a friend?

Self-Compassion Break

Exploring Self-Compassion through writing

Supportive Touch

Changing your critical self-talk

Self-Compassion Journal

Identifying what we really want

Taking care of the caregiver

Recommended Reading

Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind – Kristen Neff

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook: A Proven Way to Accept Yourself, Build Inner Strength, and Thrive – Kristen Neff

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive – Kristen Neff

Teaching the Mindful Self-Compassion Program: A Guide for Professionals – Kristen Neff

The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens: Mindfulness and Compassion Skills to Overcome Self-Criticism and Embrace Who You Are (An Instant Help Book for Teens)

Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristen Neff

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