Self Help Guide: When Things Go Wrong
You can download the booklet here.
This children’s booklet by MyCWA is designed to support children in understanding and coping with situations when something goes wrong.
The booklet helps children recognise that mistakes, conflicts, and difficult moments are a normal part of life. It encourages them to think about what happened, how they felt, how others may have felt, and what they can do next to make things better or learn from the experience.
Using simple language and child-friendly activities, the resource aims to help children:
Understand that everyone makes mistakes
Learn safe and positive ways to respond to problems
Build emotional awareness and problem-solving skills
Develop resilience and confidence after difficult situations
Overall, the booklet supports children to manage challenges in a healthy way while promoting accountability, learning, and emotional growth.
