Words of Wisdom

KATIE O’DONOGHUE, young person therapist, artist and author of The Little Squirrel Who Worried (Gill Books, £11.99) ‘For many children and adolescents, life during the pandemic has been very different to the ‘normal’ childhoods of the past. ‘Children have been isolated from friends, and missed out on school activities or major milestones, and this has created a higher prevalence of anxiety. ‘The strong relationships a child has with their caregivers are the foundations of the child’s resilience. Knowing they can come to you with their worries gives a child a sense of safety and security, helping them build up the confidence to explore their world again. ‘Books can also be a resource to help us increase our understanding of others and manage our feelings better. Books like The Little Squirrel Who Worried can help…

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Spirit & Destiny (Digital) - 1 Issue, July 2022

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