Talking to children about Coronavirus
Guidance for Parents who are Keyworkers
A really friendly worksheet to help parents explain the virus to young children in a way that can help reduce fear and worry
Credit: Mind Heart
The Recovery College has developed an informative course for children (Aged 7-12 and 13-18) as a way of learning about the global pandemic.
Credit: Online Recovery College
Coronavirus is impacting everyone’s lives, including people with autism and their families. This website offers a wealth of resources and support for families living with autism.
Credit: The National Autistic Society
Returning to School
This guidance has been published in collaboration with many psychologist professionals, local authorities, organisations and schools. Its purpose is to help families and schools consider the psychological needs of children returning to school.
Credit: British Psychological Society
This video, as used on the official government website, presents an engaging and stimulating fact sheet for children about Coronavirus.
Credit: Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
A thoughtful article that considers the best way to support new mums and families who are self-isolating with newborn and young babies.
Credit: British Psychological Society
Hedgehog and Tortoise want to give each other a great big hug, but they're not allowed to touch.This story "While We Can't Hug" can help children understand the limited physical contact with family and friends
Credit: Faber and Faber
This information sheet from provides comprehensive guidance about how to support young people who are worried about Coronavirus
Credit: Emerging Minds
These helpful resource packs were designed to help young people understand their anxiety and worry around Coronavirus
Credit: NHS Grampian CAMHS Early Intervention Team
Guidance for Parents
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Update
Latest Information (21/04/21)
CAYP Psychology is keeping up to date with any new developments regarding Coronavirus and updates will be provided here.
On 12th April 2021, England's tough restrictions started to be lifted. Our face-to-face appointments at our head office in Whitefield (North Manchester), and our clinics in Gatley and in Sale are all going ahead, subject to availability.
If you do wish for a face-to-face appointment, we are keeping a few requests in place. We continue to ask that:
- You do not attend our clinics if anyone in your family home is displaying symptoms of Coronavirus (having been tested or not), or has been instructed to stay at home.
- You wear a mask or face covering when you arrive and you are inside the building. We have masks available for you to use.
- You use the available hand sanitiser upon arrival and upon leaving your appointment.
- You arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your appointment is due to start.
The Coronavirus restrictions in Gatley and Sale may be slightly different, as these facilities are operated by other services. To ensure that you are up to date with the Covid-secure requirements, please do speak with your psychologist.
Our appointments are all available online, with the exception of our specialist cognitive assessments and ASD assessments. We ask that you consider opting for an online appointment via Zoom video conferencing.
If you wish for your appointment to take place via video conferencing, all you need is a mobile, tablet or desktop device, and your psychologist will send you a link and password shortly before your appointment.
For the most up to date guidance, please visit the government's website:
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you need to cancel your appointment due to the Coronavirus, cancellation fees do not apply and your appointment can be re-booked.
If you have any questions, please do be in touch with us: enquiries@cayp-psychology.com
This is specific for Greater Manchester but outlines all the different circumstances and scenarios that children may face regarding absence from school.
Credit: Greater Manchester Authority
This pandemic can be an opportunity for Children, Young People and Adolescents to create a memory of everything that was going on. This time capsule can help to document this challenging time.
Credit: Long Creations
A short document with suggestions of how to talk to children about Coronavirus.
Credit: British Psychological Society
Parenting involves many skills, and these have been put to the test during this pandemic. UNICEF have produced easy-to-read and relatable guidance and advice for parents of children, covering multiple topics including: One on one time, managing bad behaviour, online safety, overcoming stress and budgeting.
Credit: UNICEF
In this brief animation, Dr Russ Harris, author of The Happiness Trap, illustrates how to use a therapeutic approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT) to help manage the fear, anxiety and worry around Coronavirus.
Credit: Dr Russ Harris
This is a detailed guide about how parents who are keyworkers can support their children and families during Coronavirus.
Credit: British Psychological Society
Following a global survey (completed in Arabic, English, Italian, French and Spanish) to assess children’s mental health and psychosocial needs during the COVID-19 outbreak, this book was created. It's a wonderful, inspiring and uplifing book for children about the outbreak
Credit: Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings
This helpful resource pack offers parents some guidance to help young people understand their anxiety and worry around Coronavirus
Credit: NHS Grampian CAMHS Early Intervention Team
This is a detailed guide about how parents who are keyworkers can inform their children about why their parents or carers may not be staying at home, or why they may be going to school.
Credit: British Psychological Society
The Recovery College has developed an informative course for adults as a way of learning about the global pandemic.
Credit: Online Recovery College
Guidance for Parents of children in Shielding Families
Coronavirus Psychological Resources for Children, Adolescents and Young People
These short guides offer advice and support for keeping well, and for people with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Credit: South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Whilst social media is a part of our everyday lives, we should be mindful about the best ways to use it. This article provides some helpful suggestions.
Credit: British Psychological Society
The United Nations have produced informative and helpful guidance on how the role of the parent can be challenged and managed during this Coronavirus outbreak.
A valuable discussion about some of the ways social distancing measures may specifically affect gender, sexuality and relationship diverse populations. There are links to additional support..
Credit: British Psychological Society
With lots of uncertainty and change, it can be a really scary time for children. Here's a book for children about Coronavirus that aims to give information without fear.
Credit: Nurse Dotty Books
Talking about illness is a complex topic and it can be hard to use the right language for children. This guidance offers age-appropriate tools for talking about illness.
Credit: British Psychological Society
This is guidance for families who have been shielding, or who have children who have been shielding. There are many psychological factors to consider, and this document summaries the most important factors clearly.
Credit: British Psychological Society
Axel Scheffler (illustrator of The Gruffalo) has illustrated a digital book for primary school age children about the Coronavirus and the measures taken to control it.
Credit: Nosy Crow
This is a detailed guide about understanding and making sense of worry in the context of Coronavirus.
Credit: Psychology Tools
The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult emotional experiences that we have in life. It can be even more challenging during these uncertain times. This guide on bereavement provides thoughtful support and advice during what can seem like an overwhelming time.
Credit: British Psychological Society
This is a lovely, empowering and visual story, developed to help children all over the world to understand the pandemic and the important role they can play.
Credit: Sophie Marsh