‘This book combines academic research with a clear, proven pathway to better outcomes for young people – in an entirely readable way.’ – Sarah Edwards, secondary school headteacher

‘I’ve been a foster parent for thirteen years and I can honestly say that the approaches within this book are life changing for how you can support young people and yourself for better mental health outcomes.’ – Liz Saunders, foster parent

More than ever before, young people face tough challenges as they navigate their way through our fast-changing and often confusing world. It can be hard for them to know how to respond to the situations they face, especially if they don’t yet have the skills they need.

In Curious Not Furious, Alison Rendle and Kit Messenger explain how you can support young people to develop their skills to cope with these challenges now and in the future. Based on the latest research into neuroscience, psychology, attachment and trauma, this book is packed with examples, stories, models and tools that will help you respond effectively and with kindness, no matter what happens.

Whether you are a professional, a parent – or both – this book will help you to:

Understand what’s going on when young people are struggling
Respond well when challenges arise
Support young people to develop the skills they need now and for the future
Curious Not Furious is essential reading for any adult who wants to build their skills to support young people to be at their best. It can be read in its own right but it also sits alongside the ground-breaking Empowerment Approach Training Programme, created and delivered by Changing Chances CIC®.