Psychology Archives - Resource Library - Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

We have made this resource as you have come to Sheffield Children’s Hospital because something traumatic has happened to you. Sadly, this is quite common, and other young people have found it helpful to know that what they are feeling afterwards is expected.   What is a trauma? Trauma is a...

This resource aims to help parents and carers to feel more prepared when supporting themselves and their child after a traumatic event. It helps to explain some of the reactions that might happen, some practical advice on how to cope with the symptoms, and where to get further support.   What...

Your consultant may refer you to the psychology service if your child’s symptoms and investigations suggest a disorder of gut-brain interaction (DGBI). Other conditions that come under the DGBI umbrella are functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This can sometimes be...

Sometimes we can feel uncertain or uncomfortable about our health and our bodies. This video looks at why this can happen, why we sometimes feel nervous and how we can best seek support for these unwanted feelings.

Many young people experience difficulties for their health which can be challenging. It is important to remember that young people do not face this difficulty alone and that this can also be a challenge for parents and carers too. This video talks about some of the understandable challenges for...

Living with a chronic illness can look very different for different people. We also know that living with a chronic illness impacts on more than just our physical health and can impact on things such as education and mental health. This video explains some of the impacts of living with a chronic...

Sometimes young people have to go to hospital for tests or procedures which can feel new, scary or uncomfortable. These tests are there to support a young person’s health and to support them as best as we can. This video talks about anxiety that can occur for some young people and how this can...

The following information is designed to help you understand the difficulties which may arise following an acquired brain injury (ABI) in children. It will be useful to share this with the teachers and other school staff who will be supporting a child or young person on their return to school after...

I am coming to Ryegate to get my weight and height measured. Sometimes people need to have their weight and height measured. There are lots of reasons people need their weight and height measured. One reason is to check that I am growing. There might be other reasons too. This will give healthcare...

I am going to Ryegate Children’s Centre for a psychology appointment. My parent or carer will come with me. When we get to Ryegate for the appointment, we will go to reception. My parent or carer will let the receptionist know I am here. The receptionist will let the psychologist know that I am...

I am having a psychology video appointment. My psychology video appointment will be on Attend Anywhere. Attend Anywhere is a computer programme to help people to talk to each other when meeting in person is difficult. It is similar to Zoom, Skype and a WhatsApp call. We can hear and see the people...

I am coming to Ryegate for a cognitive assessment. A cognitive assessment is puzzles and quizzes for children or young people. It is not like a school test. Lots of children come to Ryegate for a cognitive assessment. I will do the cognitive assessment with a psychologist. Doing a cognitive...

I am going to Ryegate Children’s Centre for a Qb appointment. My parent or carer will come with me. I might not know what a Qb test is. This is OK. A Qb test is an activity on a computer. It will measure how easy it is for me to concentrate. Lots of children come… Continue Reading Qb...

I am coming to the hospital for a blood test. Sometimes people need to have blood tests. A blood test means taking a very small amount of blood so doctors can examine it using special equipment. There are lots of different reasons why people have blood tests. I will go to the Children’s Hospital...

I am coming to Ryegate for a blood test. Sometimes people need to have blood tests. A blood test means taking a very small amount of blood so doctors can examine it using special equipment. There are lots of different reasons why people have blood tests. My doctor at Ryegate might ask me to...

Narcolepsy is a chronic condition that effects the sleep-wake cycles. Sleep is crucial for physical, emotional wellbeing and cognitive functioning, so narcolepsy impacts many parts of a persons life. Narcolepsy significantly impacts on the quality of night-time sleep leading to excessive daytime...

Research tells us that play and connection is very important during a child’s hospitalisation. It helps with their boredom, and can distract them from uncomfortable things that they may not be used to that happen in hospital. It can be really hard to think of things to together when you do not...

The exercises in this booklet will be great to use with your child in many different situations. They can be done as part of their bedtime routine, before a hospital appointment, or during a procedure – anytime you feel appropriate. There is no right answer about when is the best time to do them....

This resource is for all parents, carers, children and young adults that visit Sheffield Children’s Hospital. We recognise that entering a hospital can be a uncomfortable experience and it is common to lose structure in your day and forget your regular routine. With this resource, we hope to offer...

What does having a learning disability mean? A learning disability is an overall impairment of intellectual ability causing difficulty with learning and everyday activities. It affects someone for their whole life. To diagnose a learning disability professionals need to show: impaired intelligence,...

Feeling sad is a normal reaction. Everyone feels sad and low in mood sometimes but if these feelings persist and stop your child from doing their day-to-day activities this may be a sign that your child is experiencing depression. Expressing how they are feeling Help your child to express how they...