Resources

Books

• Creative Action Methods in Groupwork by Andy Hickson published by Speechmark. This book is highly practical and accessible, with emphasis on participative groupwork and good working practices. This unique book outlines action method techniques for exploring difficulties or problems. The immense variety and flexibilty of action methods within this book will help the group leader respond to the individual needs of a particular group in either clinical, community or social setting. The cost is £22 plus postage and packing per copy
• The Groupwork Manual by Andy Hickson published by Speechmark. This book is intended for anyone who runs or participates in group sessions, it answers many questions and offers nearly 100 practical groupwork activities. The book also takes the reader through a range of exercises, ideas, pitfalls for groupwork, and avoids the use of Jargon. The cost is £28 plus postage and packing per copy

Educational Videos

• Tackling Bullying. A resource film for schools, community centres, offices and individuals. Produced by Actionwork in 2003. This 45 minute film explores creatively bullying in action and provides practical advice and suggestions on how to combat bullying. The cost is £16.50 plus postage and packing per copy
• EPR - Embodiment, Projection, Role. This concept pioneered by Dr Sue Jennings is creatively explained and examined, and shows how we can use EPR in our daily lives to heal ourselves. The cost is £16.50 plus postage and packing per copy
• 1000 Voices is a film produced by Tie Tours in 2000. 25 minutes long this film takes us through a journey with young people in South London exploring how they would like to improve where they live. The cost is £12.50 plus postage and packing per copy
• A Taste of Tie. This 5 minute film gives us a taste of theatre in education. The cost is £5 plus postage and packing per copy
• 'Making The Difference'. This film was produced by Actionwork for the DfES and tackles the issues of bullying from a young people's perspective. You can see the film free online by visiting Teacher Net

Resource Packs

• Drug Education resource pack produced by CEA@Islington and Tie Tours March 2000. This pack, although a little out of date in terms of new drug legislation, is a complete drug educational programme. It includes a play script, lesson plans, details of drug education in secondary schools, how to evaluate and much much more.