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And for those who do not understand the impact of childhood adversity this book will enlighten and instruct through the depth of knowledge shared and the accessibility of the many stories illuminating the impact of trauma and recovery in everyday life. I hope that it will be read by many, and I am sure that those who do read it will treasure it. -- Kate Cairns, Director of KCA\u003cbr\u003eThis clear, concise cutting-edge collection of chapters by a wide range of skilled contributors demonstrates how insights from contemporary evidence-based research may be used to enable healing for traumatised children who are not able to live with their birth parents. Its relevance is far-reaching and makes it a 'must have' book for all who work with patients who struggle to overcome the effects of early relational trauma. -- Margaret Wilkinson, Training Analyst in the Society of Analytical Psychology; author, Coming into Mind. 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Of use to both readers who are new to this are of work and to more experienced practitioners, it is certainly going to be on the reading list for my courses. -- Dr Kathy Evans, University of South Wales\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of the most useful and hopeful books I have read on the subject. It would be an informative read for anyone connected with an adopted family who is looking for an understanding of the types of therapy available, as well as for new and experienced therapists working with adopted children and their families. In fact, it is a useful book for any professional working with children. -- Susan Barr, Counsellor and Chair of the Bucks Family Network * BACP - Children, Young people \u0026amp; families *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. About the Editors. Contributors List. Introduction. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist and Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. PART 1. MAPPING OUT THE TERRITORY. 1. 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This is a complete resource containing everything you need to run the sessions, and is perfect for any professionals involved in training foster carers, adoptive parents and kinship carers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe group programme developed by Kim Golding offers parents and carers a bridge between learning the principles of attachment and how such attachment is experienced. A wonderful resource. -- Dr Joe Tucci, CEO, Australian Childhood Foundation\u003cbr\u003eIn six sessions, knowledge about trauma, attachment and neurobiology is made easy to understand through practice-based exercises and handouts. This resource is highly recommended. -- Julie Hudson, Chartered Clinical Psychologist, Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations for Attachment\u003c\/i\u003e adeptly explores both the inner lives of these children, and provides resources for the challenges of parenting. 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Session Two: Blocked Care. References and Reading List.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345610583,"sku":"9781785921186","price":47.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921186.jpg?v=1722287600"},{"product_id":"the-simple-guide-to-child-trauma-what-it-is-and-how-to-help-9781785921360","title":"The Simple Guide to Child Trauma: What It Is and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e·         What is trauma?\u003cbr\u003e·         How does it affect children?\u003cbr\u003e·         How can adults help?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProviding straightforward answers to these complex questions, \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Guide to Child Trauma\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect starting point for any adult caring for or working with a child who has experienced trauma. It will help them to understand more about a child's emotional and behavioural responses following trauma and provides welcome strategies to aid recovery. Reassuring advice will also rejuvenate adults' abilities to face the challenges of supporting children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this accessible, enlightening little book, Betsy de Thierry recognises both the need to advocate for young people who have experienced trauma and to resource the adults in homes and schools who care for them. Emphasising the need for compassionate, relational responses to these often misunderstood young people, Betsy offers an array of practical strategies and insights to enable those responses, whilst conveying her core subject with confidence and clarity. An important, generous and timely publication. -- Louise Michelle Bombèr, Strategic Attachment Lead Teacher \u0026amp; Therapist\u003cbr\u003eAs a parent myself I have found this book to be such a useful tool. To have a basic understanding of how the brain works has given me greater confidence as a parent in handling my children calmly and remaining empathetic even when I don't always understand the reasons behind their behaviour. I value the comprehensible and practical tips that are listed in this book of how you can develop the connection and healing relationship with the child in your care. It's beautifully written with such profound insight that is essential for any caring person working with children. -- Dannii Gray, Parent\u003cbr\u003eThis book is easy to read using plain, clear language - free of jargon. It has really helpful suggestions that could be used in both professional and home settings. -- Liz Hall, Parent and Police Child Protection Investigator and Trainer\u003cbr\u003eSimplifying and condensing the complex world of childhood trauma into tangible, easy to grasp terms, de Thierry shows her mastery of the field in this handy guide. Her conversational style translates the neuroscience of trauma into supportive, concrete steps that any helping adult can apply to the children in his or her life. Empathy for the reader and patience for these vulnerable youth are ever-present as de Thierry herself models the restorative power of relationships. Such a hopeful and comforting read! -- Kendra Morris-Jacobson, Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center (ORPARC)\u003cbr\u003eWhat this 'simple guide' does elegantly and quickly is bring a large amount of research - from psychology, social work, neuroscience, biochemistry and genetics - directly to the busy but interested professionals, parents and carers working in this field. 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Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2 addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose activities and considerations for working with different client groups;  Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts,  sample sessions and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone interested in Theraplay® will know how difficult it is to find Theraplay® Institute approved information and activities. It can also be a challenge for people who use Theraplay® within their wider practice to get appropriate supervision for the Theraplay aspects of their work. In both areas Norris and Lender's book is an invaluable resource.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a book packed full of reflection, imagination, problem solving and trouble shooting. The case studies are particularly helpful; they feel real, with honest acknowledgement by the therapists of their own countertransference, defences and complex feelings. They also highlight without any blame or shame how difficult it is for some children and parents to adapt to news ways of relating... I have no doubt that this will be the Theraplay® bible for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e * Cairnsmoir Connections *\u003cbr\u003eTheraplay is a terrific treatment for disorganized and traumatized kids. This book is highly recommended for all clinicians , teachers and other human beings trying to help children function and thrive! -- Bessel van der Kolk, M.D. Author of The Body Keeps the Score\u003cbr\u003eI have found the Theraplay approach to healing distressed children to be at the leading edge of humanistic, experiential and evidence-based treatments. What this clear volume offers are step-by-step precise protocols for assessment and treatment using this vital method. Various activities and exercises are simply described and can be applied to many therapeutic situations. The book is a rich contribution, not only for practitioners of Theraplay, but is truly a gift to \u003ci\u003eall clinicians\u003c\/i\u003e working to alleviate the suffering of troubled children. -- Peter A Levine, PhD, Author (with Maggie Kline) of: Trauma through the Eyes of a Childs Eyes; Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing, and Trauma-Proofing your Kids; A Parent’s Guide for Instilling Confidence Joy and Resilience\u003cbr\u003eIn Theraplay: The Practitioner's Guide, Vivien Norris and Dafna Lender skillfully and comprehensively explain the essential principles of Theraplay.  Theraplay is an efficient mode of therapy for children that seamlessly incorporates within a play environment several elements that are shared with models of psychotherapy. In the Guide, we learn about efficient exercises that are effective in enhancing the child's ability to regulate state can be delivered as games; we learn that Theraplay is rooted in developmental science (e.g., attachment theory) and is consistent with contemporary neuroscience (e.g., Polyvagal Theory).  From a Polyvagal perspective Theraplay respects the biobehavior state of the child, applies therapist initiated social engagement strategies to trigger a state of safety in the child, and promotes synchronous reciprocal interactions as a neural exercise that increases social flexibility and improves emotion regulation. It is through this development of the child's ability to feel safe and secure that is key to Theraplay's efficacy and functionally illustrates the attributes of Theraplay as a model therapy for children. -- Stephen W. Porges, PhD Distinguished University Scientist Kinsey Institute Indiana University Bloomington\u003cbr\u003eTherapy is a cherished gift to be shared confidently with parents. The gift is deceptively simple and at the same time provides a complex and rich foundation for establishing or deepening attachment bonds.  The approach is playful, engaging, safe, and designed to create positive shared memories of warm and attuned physical and emotional experiences between parents and children.  This book took my breadth away in its congruence with the Theraplay approach:  It is engaging to read, it provides ample and strong structure for the Theraplay practitioner, it challenges us to weave attachment theories with unique responses to clients, and it nurtures and encourages practitioners to provide the best possible assistance they can.  Vivien Norris and Dafna Lenders' expertise shines through as they provide a \"virtual supervisor\" type of guidance to the reader, answering many of the questions that we practitioners have as we negotiate our daily practices.  Not only is this book a remarkable addition to the literature on Theraplay, it also succeeds in integrating current neuroscience and research to further guide and strengthen interactive clinical nuances.  I will be reading this book multiple times because there are layers of important information to guide us in our work. I am left speechless with gratitude.  It's been many years since I've been so enlightened and re-energized by a book with such heart and substance!! -- Eliana Gil, Ph.D. Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements; Foreword;\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003ePart One INTRODUCTION; 1. Introduction; 2. Theraplay General Principles; Part Two NUTS AND BOLTS; 3. Intake; 4. MIM; 5. Theraplay sessions: getting prepared; 6. Theraplay session with children; 7. Working with parents; 8. Complex parents; 9. Theraplay outtakes-what no one ever tells you; Part Three BECOMING A THERAPLAY PRACTITIONER; 10. Developmental phases; 11. Overcoming common barriers to practising Theraplay; 12. The Theraplay supervision process - A journey of a lifetime; 13. MIM assessment form completed example; 14. Dyadic session supervision form completed example; 15. Sample Phyllis Booth supervision feedback notes; 16. How do you know you've reached Foundational level: TTI session 8 guidelines; Part Four RESOURCES; 17. Sample session plans for various types of children; 18. What Lies Underneath a Parent's Defensive Statement; 19. Intake guidelines; 20. When should you talk about stuff in Theraplay?; 21. Example of combining approaches; 22. Thinking about sensory regulation and Theraplay; 23. What is Theraplay®? 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Betsy de Thierry navigates the need to understand its impact and the reasons behind it, as well as how to reduce its hold on self-confidence. Reassuring advice will also help revitalize adults' abilities to face the challenges of supporting children affected by shame. It will teach them how to restore self-esteem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnother brilliant book by Betsy de Thierry. Shame is such a crucial area and emotion, however one that is often overlooked. Therefore it is great to see a book that offers a deeper understanding and practical ideas for support around shame. This book is written in an accessible, engaging, and informative way. The doodles and reflective questions are fantastic too. A welcome addition to any book shelf! -- Karen Treisman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThorough, underpinned by extensive researched and well articulated. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ede Thierry manages to write a short guide about shame, a challenging task but one very well executed. If you're looking to understand shame, how it seeps into our being from a very young age and how 'toxic shame can be like a poison in our subconscious', then this guide is for you. For parents, educators, therapists and social workers, this guide is an essential starting point pulling together all the latest knowledge, research and experience.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Lisa Cherry, BA (Hons) Sociology, ITEC Dip HM, S.A.C. Dip., Life Coaching and Counselling, Reiki Master\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Simple Guide to Understanding Shame in Children \u003c\/i\u003eby Betsy de Thierry is thoughtful insight into how shame has such a pervading hold on us all, sometimes with disastrous consequences. De Thierry argues that feelings of shame are often at the root of unhelpful behaviours and linked to a primeval fear we may be abandoned or rejected by our tribe or society. Unwittingly, though, it remains a thread that runs through traditional parenting and the education system, driving the sensitive child towards shame rather than away from it and cutting off crucial relationships with others. \u003ci\u003eThe Simple Guide to Understanding Shame in Children \u003c\/i\u003eby Betsy de Thierry is an important read for adoptive parents and those working with children who may already be sensitive to shame due to damaging life experiences. This book provides a key to understanding the sometimes bewildering and distressing behaviours by those locked in the grip of shame. -- Jill Turner, Editor, Adoption Today\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface. 1. What is shame? 2. What is the impact of shame? 3. The neurobiology of shame. 4. How do children get shamed? 5. Shame symptoms: a) hiding, masks, silence and sorry. 6. Shame symptoms: b) deceit, lying, critical of others and projection. 7. Shame symptoms: c) self hatred, self rejection and anger. 8. Shame symptoms: d) emotional shut down, dissociation \u0026amp; confusion. 9. How can we help heal shame? 10. Building shame resilience. 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It tackles some challenging questions, such as 'what is the difference between trauma and attachment?', and explains how having an understanding of attachment is only part of the overall picture when it comes to caring for traumatized children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an essential read for any adult parenting or caring for a child who has experienced attachment difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOut of a complex field of study De Thierry's latest works have delivered prime knowledge that is easy-to-grasp. This simple guide will increase confidence to supportively approach attachment difficulties and through its easily applied teachings will play a powerful role in strengthening relationships. A must read for anybody working with children and caregivers. -- Ben Rockett, PhD, Research Psychologist\u003cbr\u003eThis book is easily digestible yet manages to cover the well researched topic of attachment brilliantly. As a nursery owner I will be ensuring my team read this and as a mum of three boys, I have taken the guidelines and easily accessible advice laid out in the book and reflected on my own parenting techniques that can so easily be tweaked to ensure stronger and more positive attachments with all three of my children. Thank you Betsy. It's great that someone has taken the time to digest these huge topics and present them so that we all may have a positive impact on children's lives. -- Charlotte Lucas, parent, owner and founder of Free Rangers Nursery, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. What is attachment? 2. How does an attachment grow stronger? 3. The brain science around attachment. 4. 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The book expands the model to be inclusive of adoption and all forms of permanency: adoption, foster care, kinship care, donor insemination and surrogacy. Attachment and trauma are integrated with the Seven Core Issues model to address and normalize the additional tasks individuals and families will encounter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book views the Seven Core Issues from a range of perspectives including: multi-racial, LGBTQ, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, African-American, International, openness, search and reunion, and others. This essential guide introduces each Core Issue, its impact on individuals, offering techniques for growth and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor decades, I have been responding to these \"seven core issues\" as an adopted person, as a parent by adoption, as a poet. Now I imagine myself as a therapist trying to help someone in the adoption constellation. I would definitely want this book close at hand. -- Penny Callan Partridge, Co-founder in 1973, Adoption Forum of Philadelphia\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully-organized handbook, full of both strong, conceptual understandings and practical recommendations for living, surviving and thriving in this world of adoption.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e -- Michael Trout, Director The Infant-Parent Institute\u003cbr\u003eAs an adopted person, I'm very familiar with the seven core issues, both comprehensively and experientially. Yet even with my prior knowledge, there was a deeper understanding to be attained through the pages of this book.  Having had the pleasure to work with and consider both Sharon and Allison my friends, I've seen first hand the passion they have for adoption and helping children find permanence. Their collective expertise, contained here, is, in my opinion, the gold standard for understanding and working towards permanence in adoption. -- Keith Silverstein, Voice Actor and Adoption Advocate\u003cbr\u003eToo often as healthcare providers, we focus on the medical, contractual, and economic aspects of adoption and 3rd party reproduction.  Acknowledging the 7 core issues and their impact on all parties associated with this process is an important first step in improving the care we deliver to our patients. -- Matthew C. Goering, Ph.D., HCLD University of Kansas School of Medicine, Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine\u003cbr\u003eAs an adoptive Dad of three kids from foster care, I found the book to be an insightful and useful resource. It gives voice to both the challenges and resiliencies of those touched by foster care and adoption. -- Sean Anders, writer\/director of Paramount Pictures’ Instant Family\u003cbr\u003eWhat do you get when two highly experienced, talented, thoughtful and respected adoption experts write a book together? The answer is this exceptional piece of work, which falls into the rare `must have, must read and must use' category of literature relating to all sorts of `nontraditional' families. From my perspective as both an adoption professional and an adoptive parent, I couldn't recommend it more strongly. -- Adam Pertman, President of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency and author of “Adoption Nation”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a very comprehensive, inclusive, updated version of \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency\u003c\/i\u003e, which is definitely an amazing resource for families, agency professionals, clinicians, academics, consultants and many others impacted by adoption.  The excellent contributing authors  have had a variety of professional and personal experiences related to child welfare (i.e. as adoptees, foster youth, kinship care providers, and adoptive and foster parents), as well as having professional  training and expertise in working with diverse population groups impacted by the child welfare system.  \u003cbr\u003eNot only does this book highlight the core issues of adoption and permanency, it is unique, as it includes specific chapters which focus on these issues for ethnically diverse families including:  Latinos, African Americans, Tribal communities, Asian and multi-racial families.   The book includes content on the implications of the core issues in work with adoptive, kinship families, birth\/first families, foster families, and LGBTQ families.  It provides very real and  practical examples of the impact of losses, vicarious trauma experienced by children and parents, while including  content on strategies for coping and  gaining resilience.  I would highly recommend this book for use in courses on \"Contemporary Issues in Adoption and Foster Care\", \"Child Welfare\" and others which are designed to prepare professionals for work in this very important area.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Ruth G. McRoy, Ph.D Professor Emeritus Boston College School of Social Work\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book that has been itching to be written for a very long time, as the framework of the Seven Core Issues has shaped thinking on adoption for the last three decades. Yet the benefit that this book was not written until now is that it is even more expansive. Rarely if ever have I read a book that covers so much ground so effectively. I have immense respect for the authors and their work. Roszia and Davis Maxon are critical thought leaders. -- Betsie Norris, adoptee, executive director Adoption Network Cleveland: The Ohio Family Connection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword: by Deborah Silverstein; Preface; 1. Introduction: Seven Core Issues in Adoption \u0026amp; Permanency; 2. Loss; 3. Rejection; 4. Shame and Guilt; 5. Grief; 6. Identity; 7. Intimacy; 8. Mastery and Control; Appendices: Seven Core Issues in Adoption and Permanency; 1. The Authors' Foundational Values and Beliefs; 2. Rituals and Ceremonies for Healing by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon; 3. Forgiveness by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon; 4. A Child's Developmental Journey Through Adoption \u0026amp; Permanency by Allison Davis Maxon; 5. Seven Core Issues and Foster Care by Sharon Kaplan Roszia and Allison Davis Maxon; 6. The Seven Core Issues and Kinship Families by Joseph Crumbley and Allison Davis Maxon; 7. The Seven Core Issues and LGBTQ Families by Abbie Goldberg, Clark University, MA, USA and Cynthia Roe; 8. The Seven Core Issues as Seen Through the Eyes of the Latino Family by Dee Dee Mascarenas; 9. Seven Core Issues and the African American Family by Lynn White Dixon; 10. Seven Core Issues and the Multi-Racial Family by Lynn White Dixon; 11. The Seven Core Issues in International Adoption: From an Asian Adoptee by Huyen Friedlander; 12. Seven Core Issues in Adoption\/Permanency in Tribal Communities by Kathryn England Aytes; 13. Siblings and the Seven Core Issues by Heidi Staples; 14. The Search and Reunion Experience Through the Lens of the Seven Core Issues in Adoption\/Permanency by Gina McKernon-Cindrich; 15. The Seven Core Issues in International Adoptions by Lynne Silver; 16. Openness and the Seven Core Issues in Adoption\/Permanency by Sharon Kaplan Roszia; 17. Single Parenting and the Seven Core Issues and Adoption\/Permanency by Mary McGowan; 18. 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It gave me a greater understanding, knowledge and reminder of what is really going on for my children along with encouraging tools on how to move forward and make such positive change, which is possible. With life overwhelming anyway, I really love the fact this book really is a 'simple' read and easy to absorb. Betsy breaks it all down perfectly into various chapters which makes it easy to jump back into at point to refer, remind and refresh myself to be the best we can be for our children.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Clare Davies, adoptive parent of young siblings","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868649599319,"sku":"9781839976759","price":14.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781839976759.jpg?v=1722289052"},{"product_id":"creating-loving-attachments-parenting-with-pace-to-nurture-confidence-and-security-in-the-troubled-child-9781849052276","title":"Creating Loving Attachments: Parenting with PACE","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll children need love, but for troubled children, a loving home is not always enough. Children who have experienced trauma need to be parented in a special way that helps them feel safe and secure, builds attachments and allows them to heal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayfulness, acceptance, curiosity and empathy (PACE) are four valuable elements of parenting that, combined with love, can help children to feel confident and secure. This book shows why these elements are so important to a child's development, and demonstrates to parents and carers how they can incorporate them into their day-to-day parenting. Real life examples and typical dialogues between parents and children illustrate how this can be done in everyday life, and simple stories highlight the ideas behind each element of PACE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis positive book will help parents and carers understand how parenting with love and PACE is invaluable to a child's development, and will guide them through using this parenting attitude to help their child feel happy, confident and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe conversational tone between the authors, Kim and Dan, softens the book and makes it very readable... whether you're a parent trying to use this approach, or a therapist looking to increase their clinical skills, reading this book will lead to a better understanding of PACE. -- Youth in Mind\u003cbr\u003eCreating Loving Attachments is a great guide for parents struggling to address attachment with their children and for families who may be raising foster or adopted children. Almost like looking in a mirror, readers may be able to find elements in their parenting that are on track and others that might need to be tweaked to encourage healthy attachment. This book may work well for families already in therapy with their children so they can get a great understanding of the relationship and attachment building that needs to take place. Easy-to-read, Creating Loving Attachments is a great book for families looking to enhance relationships with their children. -- Adoption Today\u003cbr\u003eThis is a book that permeates with love and compassion for traumatised children. Many Cafcass staff will be familiar with Dan Hughes' work, and Golding has developed this following her experience of his training and integrated it into her own career, which includes developing services for looked after children in Worcestershire. -- CAFCASS\u003cbr\u003eCreative Loving Attachments\" is a great guide for parents struggling to address attachment with their children and for families who may be raising foster or adopted children. Almost like looking in a mirror, readers may be able to find elements in their parenting that are on track and others that might need to be tweaked to encourage healthy attachment.  This book may work well for families already in therapy with their children so they can get a great understanding of the relationship and attachment building that needs to take place. Easy-to-read, \"Creating Loving Attachments\" is a great book for families looking to enhance relationships with their children. -- Adoption Today\u003cbr\u003eWritten in a deceptively simple and readable way, this book conveys some of the deep truths of close human relationships: above all, the importance of accepting and validating emotions as they are. The examples of parent-child dialogue bring the theory alive and will help many parents to practice parenting in a more effective and mindful way. -- Sue Gerhardt, psychoanalytic psychotherapist and author of Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain\u003cbr\u003eKim Golding and Daniel Hughes have written a jewel of a book. One stellar quality of the writing is the way in which the authors give voice to parents throughout, and also highlight the significance not only of conversations but also attitudes, wording and body postures. In doing so, they carefully show progression into more sensitive, attuned parenting. The authors are compassionate as they address parent's shame and their fears for their children, and they build models that help parents and children achieve resonance, hope, and sharing of their inner worlds. The insight gained by parents and professionals will be invaluable as they read the book. I felt a renewal in my own professional and personal life as I read. Thank you, Dr. Golding and Dr. Hughes for this excellent offering. -- Deborah D. Gray, MSW, MPA, Founder, Nurturing Attachments, and author of Attaching in Adoption and Nurturing Adoptions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. Preface. Introduction. 1. Love: The Essential Ingredient. Story: A Mummy Finds Out How to Look After Her Baby. Section 1. Play. 2. The World of Play. 3. Playful Parenting. Story: The Naïve Buccaneer.  Section 2. Acceptance. 4. Acceptance of the Inner World of the Other. 5. Parenting with Unconditional Acceptance. Story: Stripes and the Herd of Wild Horses. Section 3. Curiosity. 6. Curiosity: Finding a Different Perspective. 7. Staying Curious Within Parenting. Story: The Boy with All the Knowledge of the World in His Head. Section 4. Empathy. 8. Empathy: Connecting in the Emotional World. 9. Joining your Child with Empathy. Story: The Farmer and the Queen. 10. Brining it all Together and an Additional Ingredient. References. Glossary. 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Finally, the relationships between life story therapy and traditional 'talking' therapies are explored.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife Story Therapy with Traumatized Children is essential reading for those working with children and adolescents, including social workers, teachers, child psychotherapists, residential care staff, long-term carers, psychologists and other professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI found it an easy book to read an would recommend it to peole who work with traumatized children, such as social workers, support workers, and arts therapists. -- Dramatherapy\u003cbr\u003eThis 188 page book presents very clearly the roots and stages of Life Story Therapy, adequately supported by clear diagrams. As the author explains in the preface: he aims to show how life story therapy can be considered a form of therapy in its own right and to understand the potential of the intervention and find the practice, the theory and the activities useful and creative for your own role and professional approach... This reviewer heartedly agrees with the author's view that templates, computer-generated life story work or \"All About Me\" books off the shelf should not be used... What may be less familiar is the study of how memories are held within the body. This subject is covered in some very informative pages... Each of these chapters contains a wealth of practical techniques including the HIDE principles, movement boxes, ecomaps, interviewing approaches, question types, the use of \"Jenga\" (tower blocks), charades, \"Feelings\" theme chart, \"All About Me\" books, fact - fiction - fantasy heroism template, the behaviour game, the thinking game and the use wallpaper to paint the journey of the child... For any Certified Play Therapist working with traumatised children this is an essential book to enable you to consider adding Life Story Therapy to your tool-kit. It is also recommended for other qualified members who may be encourage to work with this group of children combining this approach with their existing skills. -- Play for Life\u003cbr\u003eRichard Rose's book will help professionals in many fields (counsellors, social workers, family support workers, teachers and guardians ad litem) to make difference to the psychological lives of children by finding creative and sensitive ways to work with painful parts of children's stories. -- BACP - Children \u0026amp; Young People\u003cbr\u003eThe value and power of the Life Story approach to reconstructing and reconnecting a child using personal narrative cannot be underestimated, and the way that Richard Rose lays out the core elements of this approach is both practical and elegant. This is a refreshing and renewing clinical approach that is both developmentally sensitive and \"trauma-informed.\" -- From the Foreword by Bruce D. Perry, Senior Fellow, The Child Trauma Academy, Houston, USA\u003cbr\u003eGood practice is promoted throughout this book. Rose's emphasis on careful preparation and information gathering and the use of various techniques, particularly wallpaper work, to help children process and internalise past experiences is inspiring. Involving primary carers in life story sessions to promote attunement and attachment, and highlighting the importance of play in engaging children in this highly sensitive work is an approach others should strive to adopt. -- Joy Rees, Adoption Team Leader, Family Futures Associate and author of Life Story Books for Adopted Children\u003cbr\u003eRichard Rose makes a solid case for placing life story therapy alongside other important approaches for working with children who have been traumatized. He emphasizes working through care givers and using sensitive interventions to help the child explore and make sense of his or her past in order to improve current functioning. The book is loaded with specific techniques and guidance so that therapists of all levels can begin using life story therapy immediately in their practice. -- Todd Nichols,  Executive Director, Family Attachment and Counseling Center, Minnesota, USA, and co-author of Connecting with Kids through Stories, 2nd edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. Preface. Foreword by Dr Bruce Perry, Founder and Senior Fellow, Child Trauma Academy, Texas, USA. Part 1. The Roots of Life Story Therapy. 1. Introducing Life Story Therapy. 2. The Developing Brain, The Body, Trauma and Attachment. 3. Preparing for Life Story Therapy. Part 2. The Stages of Life Story Therapy. 4. The Information Bank. 5. Direct Work with Children. 6. Understanding the Process. 7. Internalisation and Wallpaper. 8. The Life Story Book and Outcomes. 9. Life Story Therapy and How it Relates to Other Forms of Therapy. References. Index.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868759896407,"sku":"9781849052726","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849052726.jpg?v=1722289584"},{"product_id":"the-unofficial-guide-to-adoptive-parenting-the-small-stuff-the-big-stuff-and-the-stuff-in-between-9781849055369","title":"The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting: The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not just another book about adoptive parenting. This is the real stuff: dynamic, messy, baffling adoptive parenting, rooted in domestic life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning columnist and adoptive parent Sally Donovan offers savvy, compassionate advice on how to be 'good enough' in the face of both day-to-day and more bewildering challenges – how to respond to 'red mist' meltdowns, crippling anxieties about new routines and, most importantly, how to meet the intimidating challenge of being strong enough to protect and nurture your child. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull of affecting and hilarious stories drawn from life in the Donovan household, The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting offers parents a refreshing counterblast to stuffy parenting manuals -- read it, weep, laugh and learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSally Donovan seems to write as naturally as the rest of us breathe. -- Adoption Today magazine\u003cbr\u003eIn this new book Sally Donovan communicates powerfully the messy lived experience of daily family life with her two adopted children. In her hopeful, intelligent, moving, witty and psychologically sound reflections adoptive parents will gain a lot of comfort. This book will be an invaluable resource for both parents, extended family and friends and professionals. -- From the foreword by Dr. Vivien Norris, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, DDP Practitioner, Certified Theraplay® Therapist and Trainer, The Family Place\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Sally Donovan asked me to read the draft of her second book I was both delighted and anxious. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Delighted because I've come to know Sally - first through Twitter, then personally - and I have a high regard for her ability to tell it how it is, to support others and to write so engagingly.  Anxious because I loved her first book , \u003ci\u003eNo Matter What\u003c\/i\u003e, so much. When she told me that her second book was a guide to parenting adopted children I must admit to thinking that this had been done before by so many others and that it wouldn't come close to the power of her first book.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  I needn't have worried.  \u003ci\u003eThe Unofficial Guide to Parenting Adopted\u003c\/i\u003e Children is brilliant; it's Sally at her best and a must-read for all those involved in adopting children from care. Sally takes us through the reality of modern day adoptive parenting in a frank, hard hitting and ultimately uplifting way.  She pulls no punches, but what is so good about this book is the hope that it offers.  Sally takes us in to her world, and provides the reader  in  a very matter-of-fact way sound advice from her own experience and research into therapeutic parenting. Any adopter reading this will know that they are not alone, that they can forgive themselves for not being the perfect \"elite\" parent, and that with love, knowledge, support and determination very damaged young lives can be transformed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Some may worry that this 'warts and all' description of 21st Century adoption will put others off from adopting.  I don't. Because Sally shows us that it is so worthwhile; it's probably the most impactful and all-consuming voluntary effort than anyone ever makes in our society. The risk to successful adoptions is the lack of support for adoptive families, not supportive books like this.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Hugh Thornbery, Chief Executive, Adoption UK\u003cbr\u003eSally Donovan gives us a book that is honest, real and down-to-earth. The satisfaction and the pain of parenting traumatized children is here along with many practical suggestions for therapeutic parenting. Writing from the perspective of an adoptive parent of two children this book has the compassion and reassurance that can only come from having been there. Thank you Sally for helping us to understand what it is like; for showing us that therapeutic parenting can work even though the journey is a long one and for the wisdom that says give it a go and if you don't always follow the model that is okay too. -- Dr. Kim S. Golding, Clinical Psychologist\u003cbr\u003eEven at this early stage in my own adoption journey...reading this book was a great way of re-reminding myself of some of the things I should be either doing or considering doing. This is a warts and all book, and probably funnier for it (and it is often funny). Probably the best recommendation I can give this book is to say that I will be keeping it close by so that I can get to it when I need it. Not only that but I will also be picking up a couple of extra copies for my family members too, to help with their understanding of the reality of our wonderful situation. -- Scott Vine, www.informationoverlord.co.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf we had had this book to refer to many years ago it would have helped us to parent our children more easily. It is not a text book and it is not prescriptive. It is a practical guide, easy to read, full of helpful advice and strategies to try for children where traditional parenting methods fail because our children have not had a traditional childhood experience. It is a must read for all adoptive parents.\u003cbr\u003e  Read from it, get ideas from it, but above all smile at it and use it to help you smile again with your family.\u003c\/p\u003e -- From the foreword by Sue and Jim Clifford OBE\u003cbr\u003eAward-winning columnist and adoptive parent Sally Donovan offers savvy, compassionate advice on how to be \"good enough\" in the face of both day-to-day and more bewildering challenges - how to respond to \"red mist\" meltdowns, crippling anxieties and most importantly, how to meet the intimidating challenge of being strong enough to protect and nurture your child. Full of affecting and hilarious stories drawn from life in the Donovan household, this book offers parents a refreshing counterblast to stuffy parenting manuals - read it, weep, laugh an learn. -- Families NW London Magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction, 1. 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It also covers essential topics such as: family and peer relationships, developing healthy intimate relationships, emerging identity issues, and contacting birth family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAccessible and honest, \u003ci\u003eParenting Adopted Teenagers\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable resource for adoptive parents as well as professionals working with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy initial reaction to this book has been gratitude for putting together all of the issues that have been a concern to me for the past 5 or 6 years. My daughter has just completed her first year at university and I have to recognise the fact that this has been helped by the support that I have been able to give her. However, I do not doubt that this support would not have been possible unless I in turn had been supported. Rachel has brilliantly outlined what it is to be a therapeutic parent and what it means to be an adopted teenager. I would urge any interested parties to read this book. I will certainly keep this as my constant source of support and reflection. -- Marion, adoptive parent\u003cbr\u003eThis book helps explain so many of my children's difficult and challenging behaviour. It is so rare for a professional to acknowledge so clearly the role of parents and that supporting us is also supporting young people. I found this consistent theme through the book so helpful and encouraging. Rachel Staff gets this issue that parents taking care of themselves is vital because unless we are emotionally healthy and resilient we won't be able to support our children. I strongly recommend this book to everyone parenting or working with adopted young people. -- Sorrel, adoptive parent\u003cbr\u003eI wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone with adopted teenagers or pre-teens - or indeed anyone wanting to think about and strengthen their relationships with their children -  as it is full of very helpful insights and the latest research. I really like Rachel Staff's approach, always looking at the feelings, neuroscience and developmental issues that may lie behind behaviours, which is immensely valuable in helping parents and young people steer a course through challenging times. -- Jane, adoptive parent\u003cbr\u003eWhat those in challenging circumstances need is understanding, to feel they are not alone, and practical advice and support.  Rachel's book delivers this and I trust that it will become a well thumbed reference for very many adopters. -- From the foreword by Hugh Thornbery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. About Adoptionplus. Note on the Text. Introduction. 1. Key Emotional Themes. 2. Behaviours and 'Ways of Being'. 3. Approaches and Strategies for Managing the Emotional Roller Coaster. 4. Mental Health Provision for Adopted Adolescents. 5. Changing Relationships. 6. Emerging Identity. 7. Peer Relationships and Early Intimate Relationships. 8. Contact and the Adolescent Years. 9. Parents Come First - the Importance of Parent Support. 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She bounced a ball, sang and painted on the other side of the wall, and Boy began to wonder if life on the other side might be better after all.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten for children aged 4 to 9, this gentle full-colour picture book uses a simple metaphor to explain how children who have had painful or traumatic experiences can build barriers between themselves and other people. It will help children explore their feelings and encourage communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI really enjoyed this book, as did my children. The gentle but insightful storytelling matched the fantastic illustrations. This is a book that can easily be returned to again and again by families as children grow. It will provide a platform for many parents and children to have conversations about life stories and challenging experiences and offer hope for restoration and love. -- Al Coates, adoptive dad, social worker and blogger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself\u003c\/i\u003e brings crucial awareness for children and the adults who care for them, that behind all difficult behaviours there is deep emotional pain. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe strategy of defence only makes the pain bigger, but this compassionate, succinct and perceptive book shows the utter transformation possible when an 'enlightened witness' sees through the wall to the core distress within. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis story offers hope to any child struggling to manage painful and overwhelming emotions; and it is a compelling message for parents, carers and teachers that the results of tending to underlying feelings can be astonishing.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Virginia Mallin, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist\u003cbr\u003eThe book would be useful to parents to help their child understand their thoughts and feelings - it prompts questions and opens up conversation - and also good for a primary school library or PSHE lesson. -- Julie Griffin * BACP Children and Young People *\u003cbr\u003eThis remarkable picture book should be winning prizes for both its textual simplicity and the innovative and quite beautiful art work. For a child who has suffered emotional or physical abuse, it will be the kind of life-line that can provide true healing and a sense that the world can be a good place after all. 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The book outlines the theory and principles, and provides pragmatic guidance for implementing these elements, accompanied by case studies to bring the theory to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn excellent strengths-based practitioner guide to dealing with child-parent violence that is both theoretical coherent and easily applicable to practice. -- Dr John Sharry, Co-founder Parents Plus Charity\u003cbr\u003eThis book is based upon the author's extensive experience of practising and researching an area that is increasingly recognised as having very serious implications for families. Accessibly written, it provides a wealth of insights and guidance and should be required reading on all qualifying and post-qualifying courses  in social work and related disciplines. -- Professor Brid Featherstone, Head of Department (Behavioural and Social Sciences),  University of Huddersfield\u003cbr\u003eI am delighted to recommend this book to the IASW readership and believe that it should be an essential book present in the offices of those in the helping professions, as well as being a core text within social work\/allied healthcare programmes. * Irish Association of Social Workers Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; Part I: Theory and Good Practice; 1. Coming to terms with child to parent violence and abuse;2. What do we know about child to parent violence and abuse: where and why?; 3. Gender, domestic violence and child to parent violence and abuse; 4. 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Supporting practice, supporting families; References","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868761567575,"sku":"9781849057110","price":30.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849057110.jpg?v=1722289590"},{"product_id":"20-life-transforming-choices-adoptees-need-to-make-second-edition-9781849057745","title":"20 Life-Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an adoptee, do you have mixed feelings about your adoption? If you do, you are not alone - adoptees often experience complex feelings of grief, anger, and questions about their identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  Sherrie Eldridge is an adoptee and adoption expert, and in this book she draws on her personal experiences and feelings relating to adoption as well as interviews with over 70 adoptees. Sherrie reveals how you can discover your own unique life purpose and worth, and sets out 20 life-transforming choices which you have the power to make. The choices will help you discover answers about issues such as: Why do I feel guilty when I think about my birth parents? Why can't I talk about the painful aspects of adoption? Where can I gain an unshakable sense of self-esteem? Sherrie also addresses the problem of depression among adoptees and common dilemmas such as if, when and how to contact a birth mother or father. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  This fully updated second edition includes new material on finding support online, contacting family through social media, and features three new chapters, including Sherrie's story of reuniting with her birth brother, Jon, in adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eTwenty Life-Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to Make\u003c\/i\u003e is indeed life-transforming for those who will take advantage of the wisdom contained therein. The practical help given in chapters six and seven alone are worth the price of the book! So often as adoptees we can struggle with a lack of understanding from those who are not adopted, and how to respond to triggering statements or actions. Sherrie's wisdom on these issues is spot on. Adoptees will find great solace in her words and real help for the plethora of issues we deal with post-adoption. I am so very grateful for this amazing resource! -- Deanna Doss Shrodes, Blogger, Adoptee Restoration, Author, Worthy to Be Found\u003cbr\u003eAlthough geared toward adoptee concerns and beliefs, Sherrie Eldridge's latest book provides practical and spiritual information helpful to both adoptive and birth families. Social workers, therapists, and adoption professionals will find this book an important companion piece to Ms. Eldridge's first book, \u003ci\u003eTwenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew\u003c\/i\u003e. -- Dirck Brown, Ed.D., author Clinical Practice in Adoption; founder, Post Adoption Center for Education and Research (PACER)\u003cbr\u003eAs an adoptive mom and singer\/songwriter and speaker at adoption conferences, I am once again VERY grateful for the honest and extremely helpful nature of Sherrie's latest book, \u003ci\u003eTwenty Life-Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to Make\u003c\/i\u003e. Her previous books have been instrumental in preparing me and assisting us after the fact in our own family's adoption of two siblings who'd suffered greatly. As our children grow and comprehend more of their past, present, and future, Sherrie's insights and significant research continue to be an indispensable part of the healing, understanding, and hope-inspiring process for our entire family. -- Becky Wright, Singer\/Songwriter\/Speaker Founder of Tahlequah Orphan \u0026amp; Adoption Ministries Department of Artists in Christian Testimony, International\u003cbr\u003eOnce again Sherrie Eldridge has written a very helpful book for the adoption community. This time her efforts have been directed toward adoptees and the twenty ways in which she encourages them to take control of their own healing. -- Nancy Verrier, M.F.T., author of The Primal Wound and Coming Home to Self\u003cbr\u003eSherrie Eldridge speaks what so many of us wish we'd been able to explain to our adoptive parents.  This has helped me tremendously as an adoptive mother myself now. -- Rebecca Kiessling, Founder and President of Save The 1, Co-Founder of Hope After Rape Conception, International Speaker and Attorney,  Adoptee and Adoptive Mother.\u003cbr\u003eSherrie Eldridge, the adoption expert who has so ably helped adoptive parents better understand their children's needs, is back again, helping other adoptees to learn from her own journey through search and reunion with her latest guide,\u003ci\u003eTwenty Life-Transforming Choices Adoptees Need to Make\u003c\/i\u003e. It's a well-written guide for adoptees of all ages, empowering them to grow in positive new directions-- regardless of the outcome of their search. If adoption is your mountain, Sherrie Eldridge is your best possible sherpa, for few understand all of its peaks and passes the way Sherrie does,  and her sage advice can help you reach your own summit. -- Elizabeth Jurenovich, Ms, LCPAA, LPC, LMFT Executive Director Abrazo Adoption Associates\u003cbr\u003eSherrie has written an honest book of courage, trust, and hope. Her practical ideas, deep insights, and all-embracing sensitivity will be of great assistance to adoptees as they construct their life stories. Her core message: Do not look away; discover who you are. -- Dan Hughes, Ph.D., author of Building the Bonds of Attachment and Focused Family Therapy Workbook\u003cbr\u003eThis is a powerfully written book. Sherrie's revealing documentation of her insights for adoptees combined with her own and others' intimate, personal experiences dramatically highlights her difficult but liberating journey. -- Dale E. Theobald, Ph.D., M.D., Senior Medical Director for Community Home Health Services and Palliative Care at Community North Health Network, Indianapolis, Indiana.\u003cbr\u003eIt is impossible to articulate how life-changing Sherrie Eldridge's book has been for me! This book gave voice to my thoughts, emotions, and actions that were holding me back from fully living the life I was created to live. Eldridge uncovers the common threads adoptees hold on to throughout our lives, including grief, loss, rejection, fear, hope and love. Many clients say, \"I wish I had known about this resource years ago\". -- LeAnne Parsons CPC, ELI-MP, The Walk Your Talk Coach, Legacy Now Lived™\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART 1: Our lifelong search for truth. 1 Caught unaware, 2 Preparing to grow. PART 2: Twenty truths and twenty choices that can transform. 3 Thoughts about our birth parents are innate, 4 Painful feelings about our adoption are normal, 5 Learning about adoption dynamics will help us relax, 6 It may often seem like no one 'gets it', 7 Share deep feelings only with \"safe\" people, 8 We can control our anger -- really!, 9 We can get unstuck from our painful past, 10 Many of us experience echoes of loss, 11 An Hour with a Fellow Adoptee Is Better Than Therapy, 12 False guilt shouldn't stop us from considering a reunion 13: Search and reunion may become a top priority, 14 We don't need to fear seeming ungrateful or disloyal, 15 We must give up being pleasers, 16 Taking concrete steps toward obtaining our pre-adoption history requires courage... we can do it!, 17 When we feel overwhelmed we must be gentle with ourselves, 18 Birth relatives may reject us, but there's someone who never will, 19 The word \"rejection\" may not be in the vocabularies of other birth relatives!, 20 Letting go of our birth mother's original decision will set us free, 21 Our footsteps are unique across the sands, 22 We can help others by being transparent, Appendix, Notes","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868762026327,"sku":"9781849057745","price":17.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781849057745.jpg?v=1722289592"},{"product_id":"nurturing-adoptions-creating-resilience-after-neglect-and-trauma-9781849058919","title":"Nurturing Adoptions: Creating Resilience after","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdopted children who have suffered trauma and neglect have structural brain change, as well as specific developmental and emotional needs. 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It is ideal as a child welfare text or reference book and will also be of interest to parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are lots of examples and case studies, which makes it easy to understand the concepts described. The author has the ability to bring theory and practice together in a way that is very easy to read and understand...  Adoption is a lifelong process and I believe this book can be used through the lifespan of the child, as it would be a handy reference to remind adoptive parents of the challenges their child faces...  This book gives a good understanding of the challenges children face when they come into the care system and when they are adopted. It also provides clear and practical guidance on how to support children to rebuild their r relationships and in the process to make them more resilient for the future. A must Read! -- Adoption Today\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very readable, well structured and clearly written book with helpful case examples and a focus on the needs of children at different developmental stages. -- IASW - Irish Social Workers\u003cbr\u003eIn 'Nurturing Adoptions', Deborah Gray delivers an exceptional depiction of the emotional, developmental and neurological impacts of early childhood trauma and neglect. Additionally, she highlights critical areas of assessment that social workers must consider when home studying families prior to placing children who have experienced abuse or neglect. In a field laden with a variety of controversial and coercive methods of working with children demonstrating symptoms of reactive attachment disorder, it is refreshing to see that Deborah not only discourages the early and over diagnosis of RAD, but provides lots of strategies for assessing and working with children and families that are evidence based and sensitive to the development needs of children. My hope is that this book will be read by all social workers and therapists working with foster and adoptive families. We will be making it required reading for our social work staff. Thank you, Deborah, for such a valuable contribution to this field. -- Karen Alvord, L.C.S.W., Executive Director of Lilliput Children's Services, Sacramento, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"required reading in adoption\" list just got longer, and shorter. 'Nurturing Adoptions' is several long-awaited books in one: a deft overview of neglect and trauma's effects of children and families, a collection of practical pearls for adoptive parents, a best practices for child welfare professionals, and a lovely illustration for child therapists of Deborah Gray's state-of-the-art therapeutic approach. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile I do enjoy traipsing around the Pacific Northwest to Deborah's fantastic trainings, it's so nice to finally have this material collected in book form, especially one so infused with hope, wry wit, empathy for all involved, and hard-earned practical wisdom. Her previous book, 'Attaching in Adoption', which has been our must-read attachment book for parents and professionals, now has a wonderful new sibling.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Julian Davies, M.D., Co-Director of The Center for Adoption Medicine, University of Washington\u003cbr\u003eDeborah Gray, once again, addresses the primary issues that parents and professionals confront when they become involved with hurt children. She has something for just about everyone in the adoption world! Her detailed examination of many cogent issues will help anyone whose life is touched by children and adolescents who have lost so much prior to their adoptions and yet have so much to gain in their new families. Reading Gray's work will leave no stone unturned. -- Gregory C. Keck, Ph.D., Founder\/Director of The Attachment and Bonding Center of Ohio, Co-author of 'Adopting the Hurt Child' and 'Parenting the Hurt Child\u003cbr\u003eDeborah Gray thinks like a child, both imaginatively and yet very concretely. That's why 'Nurturing Adoptions' is filled with creative ideas and practical suggestions that bring a fresh approach for traumatized children learning to love and trust in an adoptive family. I started to mark the pages of 'Nurturing Adoptions' that contained especially useful ideas and soon found myself in a blizzard of bookmarks. Too much good stuff! -- Mary Ann Curra , M.A., Director of Social Services at World Association for Children and Parents (WACAP), Washington State\u003cbr\u003eNurturing Adoptions' is a \"must read\" for anyone providing therapeutic services to adoptive families. Deborah provides a wealth of information based on current research that enables therapists to help children and their families heal and develop positive relationships. -- Patty Jewell, L.C.S.W., Therapeutic Foster Care and Home Run Program Supervisor, Bethany Christian Services, Indianapolis Branch\u003cbr\u003eAt last there is a \"how to\" book for professionals working with children with the scars of abuse and neglect. Deborah Gray lays out the foundations of research in this field, explaining how and why children respond to stresses of their early lives. From these foundations she helps professionals and families to create a milieu that will build self-esteem, address trauma and grief, and work towards resiliency. Therapists with little experience in this field may not recognize the many issues that are impacting the child's behavior. Often I find that these mental health professionals are at a loss, incompletely understanding the impact of a child's early trauma on their emotional development. Here, as well, is a toolbox to help both adoption professionals who are new to adoption and those with years of experience. This book will be quoted over and over again to my patients, therapists in my community, and even in my home. I plan to have two copies - one to share with families at work, the other to refer to as a parent as I nurture my own children towards coping with their pasts. -- Deborah Borchers, M.D., Pediatrician specializing in adoption and foster care medicine, Adoptive Mom, Cincinnati, Ohio\u003cbr\u003eDeborah's work in 'Nurturing Adoptions' identifies the importance of considering the biological impact of trauma and neglect in children. She bridges the physiological and psychological effects of traumatic stress that can develop into lifelong emotional or attachment issues. Deborah has the unique ability to give practical context to the challenging outcomes that are reflective of stress, trauma and neglect in children. Her sensitive, insightful writing style draws the reader into her work with ease. Whether you are a parent by birth, adoption or foster care or a professional working with children you will benefit from Deborah's expertise and dedication to families! -- Cindy Haftner, Executive Director, and Leah Deans, Resource Director, Adoption Support Centre Saskatchewan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential book for professionals and parents! Deborah Gray reviews and explains valuable, current and applicable research. She then goes much further and clarifies the \"whys\" and \"how's\". Why are we seeing children and families in such distress and how to we assist them? 'Nurturing Adoptions' offers skill building in assessment, treating, placing, parenting, teaching and loving traumatized and neglected children. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents and professionals will find important information about building resiliency of children, of families and of professionals. The vignettes used to describe research, techniques and strategies are so thorough and encouraging they can be visualized.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeborah, what a gift you've given to those of us that are committed to and have claimed hurt children. Thank you for sharing you passion with this optimistic resource. As soon as it's available. 'Nurturing Adoptions' will be on my list of \"must haves\".\u003c\/p\u003e -- Yolanda Comparan. M.S.W., Owner\/Operator, Adoption Referral \u0026amp; Information Service, Mom by Adoption, Washington State\u003cbr\u003eDeborah's book made me sigh with relief. Finally there is a resource that lets us see the big picture. There is risk to focus only on what is diagnosed \"on the surface\". For example, a child adopted internationally may have RAD or sensory integration disorder. Deborah enlightens us that children are not that simple. She fosters one to stop and think about the child as a whole, how the child is was wired in the womb and how the child's world to date has left an enduring impression. She blends the scientific biomedical research with hands-on easy to understand therapeutic approaches to children who have experience trauma. Both parents and professionals will find this book a blessing. -- Julie K. Keck. M.D., Neurodevelopment Paediatrician, Director of the International Adoption Clinic at Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. Part 1. The Issues of Neglect and Trauma in Today's Adoption. 1. The Changing Nature of Adoption. 2. Trauma, Stress, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Interrelationships. 3. Neglect. 4. Traumatic Stress – The Symptom Clusters. 5. Early Relational Trauma, Traumatic Loss, and Effects on Development. 6. Trauma and Neglect – Double Insults. 7. Attachment and Trauma\/Neglect. Part 2. Putting the Pieces Together – Restoration after Traumatic Stress and Neglect. 8. Common Ground: What Parents, Caseworkers, Teachers, and Therapists Can Do to Help. 9. The Role of the Child Welfare\/Social Worker. 10. The Role of the Mental Health Worker. 11. Structuring Careers and Practices. 12. Creating Resilience in Children and Their Families. Appendices. Glossary. Useful Tools and Exercises. References. Resources and Recommended Reading. 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