Free resources!
We wanted to make it easy to access some of the resources we reference or use on our training so that you can use them back in your school, service or setting. We have included some information below including some links to videos that we have found helpful.
Helpful articles
A range of excellent and free resources from Beacon House
Some key articles are available on our downloads page.
Helpful books for adults
Living Sensationally by Winnie Dunn
Nature Fix by Florence Williams
Belonging: A Relationship-Based Approach for Trauma-Informed Education by Sian Phillips, Deni Melim and Daniel Hughes
Helpful books for children
The Kids' Guide to Staying Awesome and In Control: Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses by Lauren Brukner
The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself by Ali Redford
The Redo Roo by Cindy R. Lee
Links from courses
Trauma-Informed Educators Podcast
Creating an Emotionally Safe Classroom
YouTube clips:
Polyvagal Theory: a clear explanation and less than 9 minutes long
Dr Dan Siegel: Hand model of the brain "Name it to Tame it" "Flipping your lid"
Brene Brown: Empathy
Dan Hughes: How early years trauma affects the brain - blocked trust
Seth Porges: The Polyvagal Theory: the new science of safety and trauma
Beacon House: The Repair of Early Trauma: A Bottom Up Approach
Sensory Equipment and Resources:
When purchasing sensory resources make sure you use a reputable supplier - some of what you see on more generalised websites may look the same but doesn't have the same sensory properties and effects. Unfortunately some items of equipment are expensive and there is just no way around it. Good suppliers often given safety guidance around the use of items as well, eg weighted items. Some well-established companies that sell a range of resources are TFH Special Needs Toys, Rompa and Sensory Direct.
The Scared Gang
The set of nine stories can be bought from Cairnsmoir Connections
Or from the authors via the Sensory Attachment Intervention website
Occupational Therapy
Swansea Bay UHB have an open referral system so parents can refer their child directly. More information can be found by clicking here. You need an Occupational Therapist with additional training/certification in Sensory Integration.
The following organisations may be able to offer sensory attachment assessments and occupational therapy interventions.
Fran Power at Luna Play Services, Pontypridd
The Family Place, Clyro near Hay-on-Wye
