Help with an issue

In this section of the website you will be able to find help on particular issues that you may come across in your work with children and young people.

This website will give you some information about the issue, and then suggest sources of help. If you would like more detail please make sure that you follow the handsonscotland link.

Techniques for school staff

You need many years of practice and usually a qualification to become an accomplished counsellor. However, anyone, regardless of qualifications and training can become a more effective helper by learning to apply the basic techniques of counselling. The following link will take you to pages with advice on basic counselling techniques as well as tips on how to help with behavioural problems and with relaxation techniques.

Techniques