Parenting
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Supporting Birth Parents Whose Children Have Been Adopted
Edited by Joanne Alper. Forewords by Dr John Simmonds OBE and The Rt Hon Sir Andrew McFarlane
Provides professionals who work with birth parents insights into the support needs of this sometimes-neglected group of people in the adoption process. It shows how best to support them, and the benefits this support can provide. Learn More2019, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.98in / 228mm x 152mm, 208pp, $29.95ISBN: 9781785923234 -
Neon the Ninja Activity Book for Children who Struggle with Sleep and Nightmares
A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities for Children Aged 5-10
Dr. Karen Treisman, illustrated by Illustrated by Sarah Peacock
Introducing Neon Ninja, this workbook gives children the tools they need to tackle their sleeping difficulties. With a fun story showing what Neon Ninja can do, loads of activities to help soothe a child's worries, and advice for parents or professional, this workbook will help a child to outthink and outfight their nightmares. Learn More2018, 128pp -
Revealing the Inner World of Traumatised Children and Young People
An Attachment-Informed Model for Assessing Emotional Needs and Treatment
Christine Bradley with Francia Kinchington. Foreword by Judith Trowell.
This book provides an attachment-informed assessment and treatment model for understanding and responding to the emotional needs of traumatized children, based upon concepts deriving from the traditions of Winnicott and Bowlby and supported by current neuroscience and trauma research. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.34in / 230mm x 161mm, 240pp, $35.00ISBN: 97817859201962017, Ebook, ePUB, 240pp, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-265-2 -
Nurturing Attachments Training Resource
Running Parenting Groups for Adoptive Parents and Foster or Kinship Carers - With Downloadable Materials
Kim S. Golding
Nurturing Attachments Training Resource is a training programme for those running parenting groups with adoptive parents and foster carers. Featuring online downloadable content with practical, photocopiable handouts and exercises, it provides guidance on understanding their fostered child and how to form healthy bonds of attachment with them. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 11.02in x 8.46in / 280mm x 215mm, 336pp, $125.00ISBN: 97817859298542013, Ebook, ePUB, 340pp, $125.00ISBN: 978-0-85700-665-3 -
A Therapeutic Treasure Box for Working with Children and Adolescents with Developmental Trauma
Creative Techniques and Activities
Dr. Karen Treisman
The essential resource for anyone working with children or teens who have experienced trauma - provides an overview of the latest theory, good practice and a treasure trove of activities and handouts - a valuable addition to your bookshelf which is destined to be used again and again. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 11.69in x 8.39in / 297mm x 213mm, 424pp, $39.95ISBN: 97817859226332017, Ebook, PDF, 424pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-553-0 -
Innovative Therapeutic Life Story Work
Developing Trauma-Informed Practice for Working with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Edited by Richard Rose. Foreword by Deborah D. Gray.
This book explores different ways of carrying out life story work, a method which helps traumatized children question and resolve issues from their past. Using the experience of practitioners based in a range of settings, it provides a useful overview of the latest developments in the field. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 5.91in / 228mm x 150mm, 336pp, $35.00ISBN: 97817859218582017, Ebook, ePUB, 336pp, $35.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-468-7 -
Foundations for Attachment Training Resource
The Six-Session Programme for Parents of Traumatized Children
Kim S. Golding. Foreword by Dan Hughes.
Foundations for Attachment Training Resource is a 6-session training programme for professionals running parenting groups with adoptive parents, foster carers and kinship carers. Featuring online resources with downloadable handouts and exercises, it provides guidance on how to begin to nurture attachments. Learn More2017, 320pp -
Becoming an Adoption-Friendly School
A Whole-School Resource for Supporting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma or Loss - With Complementary Downloadable Material
Dr. Emma Gore Langton and Katherine Boy. Foreword by Claire Eastwood
Based on research conducted by the adoption support agency PAC-UK, this guide will show school leaders how to develop their adoption-friendly policies and practice, with photocopiable and printable resources. Identifying eight key areas for improvement such as staff training and communication with families, it is applicable to all school settings. Learn More2017, 208pp -
Be Bully Free
A Hands-On Guide to How You Can Take Control
Michael Panckridge and Catherine Thornton
Seeking to empower children who are bullied, this book presents a wide range of common bullying scenarios, before giving practical suggestions on how the recipient can take control in these situations. Written in a young adult fiction style, this is an essential resource for children who are experiencing bullying. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.46in x 5.51in / 215mm x 140mm, 160pp, $17.95ISBN: 97817859228242017, Ebook, ePUB, 176pp, $17.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-583-7 -
Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma
Helping Children and Families in Foster Care, Kinship Care or Adoption
Edited by Anthea Hendry and Joy Hasler. Foreword by Colwyn Trevarthen.
Exploring how and why creative therapies are so effective in helping children to recover from trauma, this cutting-edge book lays out the uses of a range of techniques including art psychotherapy, music therapy, dance therapy and dramatherapy. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.30in / 229mm x 160mm, 256pp, $29.95ISBN: 97817859200592017, Ebook, PDF, 256pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-242-3