Next step is designed to support anyone who cares for children and young people. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, mental health professional or commissioner of health and social care services, Next Step is a tool that helps young people to communicate on their own terms, in their own environment

The Cards are used as a resource to help open up a conversation and use the Goal Based Outcome approach.

The cost of the training and access to the internet application is £50

The licenses include:

• Full training (based on the latest blended learning techniques)

• Pack of cards

• Access to online software (including monthly data reports)

Next Step is a set of 52 unique cards, with each card representing a particular mood, thought, action or goal.

Setting goals is clinically proven to increase self-confidence and help achieve better outcomes. Next Step supports young people to feel in control of their mental health and emotional well-being.

The kit:

• Is designed to support the use of ‘Goal Based Outcomes’ - a nationally mandated outcome measure used in NHS Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services
• Demonstrates reliable change in young people’s progress towards their goal
• Provides a way of tracking progress between each session and identifies a definitive end point to intervention
• Encourages young people to lead the conversation and identify gradual steps to improve emotional well-being
• Uses a solution-focused process to help young people achieve their goals

“It makes issues more tangible. I like the way that it breaks down goals into specific steps.” CAMHS Counsellor