Change can feel overwhelming when familiar places, people and routines help us feel safe. Created to accompany Holding on to Yesterday, this 40-page downloadable pack helps parents and teenagers explore Josie’s story and discover practical ways to navigate change with understanding and support.
For parents, the pack offers gentle conversation prompts, guidance on recognising overwhelm, ideas for creating predictable routines and ways to help teenagers feel heard.
For teens, the worksheets combine reflection with practical tools for managing energy, preparing for unfamiliar places, communicating needs and finding comfort during change. Activities also explore friendship, treasured memories and making room for new experiences.
Use the pages at your teen’s pace, independently or together. Responses can be written, drawn, spoken or recorded, there is no pressure to complete everything.
Includes:
Guidance and discussion ideas for parents and carers
Photocopiable reflection pages and practical coping tools
Activities exploring change, routines, sensory needs and belonging
Plans for asking for support and preparing for new experiences
40-page printable PDF download. Licence: Personal and family use within one household.The accompanying book is sold separately.
