WHAT IS KIDS’SKILLS?
See this 20 minute long introduction to Kids’Skills.
Subtitles in many languages
KIDS’SKILLS APPLICATIONS
Kids'Skills App
Now available in English and German! Download from AppStore or Google play for phones and tablets. Read about common and less common children’s problems and learn how to solve them using Kids’ Skills.
Visit the app’s website www.kidsskillsapp.com
Anxious Andy Worry Buster
An experimental program for adults to use with children in which you can pick worries from a list and give them to Andy and then pick helpful thoughts from another list to help Andy overcome his worry. The app also allows you to give your own worries to Andy and then think of a thought that will help Andy get rid of your worry. Click the image to access the app.
KIDS’SKILLS COACH
What is a certified Kids’Skills Coach?
Certified Kids’ Skills Coaches can help children overcome problems and guide parents and teachers who want to use the method with their own children, or the children they work with.
Where can I find a certified KS coach?
Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute hosts an international directory of certified Kids’ Skills coaches.
How do I apply to become certified coach?
Participate in an accredited Kids’Skills training program and complete the mandatory assignments. See instructions at Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute Certification page. Online training also available. Find out more at Kids’Skills Academy.
SOLUTION STORIES - PICTURE BOOKS
Click the image to read the story of Nigel who found a way to overcome his nightmares
Click the image to read the story of Linda who found a way to overcome her tantrums
Click the image to read a story of Dan who found a way to reconcile after snatching money from his father
BOOKS ON KIDS’ SKILLS
Where to order books?
Go to the Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute’s web-shop.
WEBSHOP
KIDS’ SKILLS FOR PARENTS
Solution-focused parent training
A fun Kids’ Skills inspired parenting course for parents, grandparents and educators consisting of five sessions.
Topics include praising children, getting children to listen, collaborating with other caregivers, using Kids’ Skills at home, and positive alternatives to punishment.
Where to find a trainer?
Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute hosts an international directory of certified Kids’ Skills for Parents facilitators.
How to become a facilitator?
There are training programs in many countries. Contact the Kids’ Skills representative in your country to find out more.
STEPS OF RESPONSIBILITY
A solution-focused method for helping children, and young persons, to take responsibility for their wrongdoings.
Available in English, Finnish, Swedish, German and Spanish.
Based on the principles of restorative justice.
Visit the Steps of Responsibility website to learn more.
KIDS’SKILLS TRAINING AROUND THE WORLD
Contact
Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute
Haapalahdenkatu 1
FI-00300 Helsinki
Finland +358-9-436 2556
www.brieftherapy.fi
mail@brieftherapy.fi
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