Children and families
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The Parenting Patchwork Treasure Deck
A Creative Tool for Assessments, Interventions, and Strengthening Relationships with Parents, Carers, and Children
Dr. Karen Treisman. Illustrated by Richy K. Chandler, illustrated by Richy K. Chandler
A versatile, easy to use deck of cards, designed by Dr Karen Treisman to help explore and assess parent-child/carer-child relationships. 100 colourful cards and a detailed guide will help you to explore children's needs, explore the impact of trauma and structure questions for parents/carers. Learn More2020, Cards, 5.51in x 4.02in / 140mm x 102mm, CA$54.00ISBN: 9781787753082 -
Supporting Vulnerable Babies and Young Children
Interventions for Working with Trauma, Mental Health, Illness and Other Complex Challenges
Edited by Wendy Bunston and Sarah J. Jones. Foreword by Graham Music.
A ground-breaking text that gathers together effective ways of working with complex or emerging practice issues when supporting vulnerable babies and young children. It explores a wide range of issues, from complex health needs through to trauma, mental health and adverse life experiences. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 312pp, CA$45.95ISBN: 97817859237082019, Ebook, ePUB, CA$45.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-714-5 -
Grandparenting the Children of Addicted Parents
Experiences and Wisdom for Kinship Carers
Edited by Janet Bujra with The Grandparents Group. Foreword by Nigel Priestley. Afterword by Caroline Archer.
This is an accessible book on grandparenting children in cases where grandparents have become legally responsible for parenting a child in their family, often due to parental drug misuse or mental health issues. This book has grandparent kinship carers talking candidly about the challenges involved and what support services are available. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 256pp, CA$26.95ISBN: 9781785925399 -
Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?
A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals
Jo Aldridge, illustrated by Jack Aldridge Deacon
This illustrated book is an introduction to life as a young carer. Follow Carly as we learn what responsibilities she has in the home, why she cares for her mum, her worries and concerns, as well as all the positive aspects of being a carer. Carly's story raises awareness about the needs of young carers for children, families and professionals. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.06in / 228mm x 154mm, 56pp, CA$18.95ISBN: 97817859252692018, Ebook, ePUB, CA$18.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-922-4 -
The Child's World, Third Edition
The Essential Guide to Assessing Vulnerable Children, Young People and their Families
Edited by Jan Horwath and Dendy Platt
Fully updated edition of THE bestselling book on assessing children in need and their families. Comprehensive and multidisciplinary, it covers all aspects of assessment from early help through to child protection. Explores implications of recent legislation and the very latest issues for practice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.61in x 6.77in / 244mm x 172mm, 696pp, CA$61.00ISBN: 97817859211622009, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.93in / 246mm x 176mm, 416pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-1-84310-568-82018, Ebook, ePUB, 464pp, CA$54.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-382-6 -
Creative Ideas for Assessing Vulnerable Children and Families
Katie Wrench
Providing creative ideas and activities to support busy social workers in assessing the needs of vulnerable children and their families or caregivers, this book is based upon tried-and-tested methods from an experienced social worker and offers handy practical hints throughout. Ideal as a quick reference guide for everyday practice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.42in / 230mm x 163mm, 232pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-703-52018, Ebook, ePUB, 223pp, CA$41.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-225-6 -
Working with Troubled Children and Teenagers
Jonny Matthew
"Anyone working with troubled young people will deal with aggression and offensive language at some point... how we deal with it says a lot about how we understand young people in the first place" An accessible, down to earth guide full of practical advice for anyone working with vulnerable teens - easy but essential reading. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.59in / 216mm x 142mm, 144pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 97817859239372018, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-752-7 -
Conversation Starters for Direct Work with Children and Young People
Guidance and Activities for Talking About Difficult Subjects
Audrey Tait and Becky Dunn
This is a direct work book on how to start conversations on difficult subjects with children and young people. Covering challenging topics such as suicide, domestic violence, drug or alcohol misuse, as well as giving evidence in court, this book also includes examples and activity ideas to help support and guide the child. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 216pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 97817859228792018, Ebook, ePUB, 216pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-593-6 -
Fun Games and Physical Activities to Help Heal Children Who Hurt
Get On Your Feet!
Beth Powell, LCSW
Learn how physical activities and therapeutic play can help reshape the brains and bodies of children traumatized by abuse and neglect. Focusing on interactive games that promote positive attachment, the book explores how rhythm and movement are vital to healthy child development, with examples and fun and easy-to-play games. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.18in / 229mm x 157mm, 176pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 97817859277372018, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$31.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-678-0 -
Giving Children a Voice
A Step-by-Step Guide to Promoting Child-Centred Practice
Sam Frankel
This book promotes the potential for children to advocate for themselves. Providing five simple steps, it demonstrates how to create an environment in which the authentic voice and opinions of the child are heard and to build platforms to help amplify that voice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.54in x 6.42in / 217mm x 163mm, 192pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 97817859227872018, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, CA$37.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-578-3
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