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Her insightful cards, beautifully and sensitively illustrated by Rebecca Tatternorth make diagnosing and understanding the uniqueness of autism a pleasure. -- Kathy Hoopmann, author of All Cats are on the Autism Spectrum\u003cbr\u003eGloria has created a truly wonderful resource which will support so many practitioners and parents as they introduce autism to autistic young people and others. The strategies and approaches outlined in the accompanying booklet, presented with Gloria's humour and passion, ensure that young people are supported to understand and value themselves as an individual. 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Covering many different types of 'everyday chaos' including anxiety, bullying, mental health, trauma, anger and loss, this book is an incredibly useful guide for anyone working with young people at a time when these issues are more prevalent than ever. It was inspired by the author's daughter's accidental death aged 27. Written in a warm and down-to-earth tone, the chapters use a variety of case studies to lead through examples on a range of problems young people are facing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI read \u003ci\u003eSupporting Young People Through Everyday Chaos, \u003c\/i\u003ethis gift of Nick's final book, in a day. It's that kind of book. As ever, the writing is lucid, the stories gripping, the insights into young people's lives full of deep, thoughtful compassion. 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Each card features a child's 'need', for example 'a room of their own', 'pocket money', 'to make mistakes' or 'to be criticized', and participants are invited to place cards under one of the three header cards: 'Kids Need', 'Kids Sometimes Need' and 'Kids Don't Need'. The cards are designed to be flexible and adaptable, and can be used to encourage general discussions, as therapeutic tool, or as an aid to the assessment of parenting skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids Need... is a fun, accessible and effective game that will be particularly useful to professionals working with parents and families, including social care workers, counsellors and educators.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids Need... is a simple and creative approach to exploring children's needs and parents' understanding and we will be recommending this to other colleagues working with families. 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Not only do they give the opportunity to open up discussion and explore  feelings, they also give the practicitioner an understanding of what parents understanding of their child's needs are, in order to facilitate client-generated changes to behaviour. Sessions of 40 minutes to two hours are recommended, and the benefits easily justify the initial time spent. This is a good value tool to support preventative and supportive public health work. -- Community Practitioner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Instruction booklet): Introduction. Who can use them? Why use cards? Using the Cards. Recording the session. Solution-focused communication. A therapeutic tool. Cognitive dissonance. An assessment tool. Analysis and planning. How do the cards fit in with the Assessment Framework? The difference between saying and doing. It all adds up. Working with children and young people. Working with individuals and groups. More ideas. Ending the session. How long does it take. The Author. Acknowledgements. Useful Reading.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48742083559767,"sku":"9781843105244","price":26.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781843105244.jpg?v=1720059961"},{"product_id":"being-julia-a-personal-account-of-living-with-pathological-demand-avoidance-9781849056816","title":"Being Julia - A Personal Account of Living with","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosed with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) at aged 12 and writing this memoir at age 37, Julia Daunt depicts the ins and out of PDA and its symptoms, while maintaining a positive outlook on what is possible to achieve. 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Lovecky guides parents and professionals through methods of diagnosis and advises on how best to nurture individual needs, positive behavior and relationships at home and at school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovecky explores concepts such as asynchrony and the effects of such `uneven' development on children, using case studies to illustrate emotional, intellectual, creative and social development. She also highlights the inadequate measures currently in place to assist parents and teachers and goes on to clearly define what is required to understand and help these children so that their needs can be met more positively in the future. Different Minds, with its wealth of practical and background information, is essential reading for all those who live or work with gifted children with attention difficulties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDifferent Minds is an invaluable resource for both professionals and parents. Gifted teens and adults with AS or ADHD will also benefit from reading this book.  It is clearly a labor of love, and we are all lucky to have the resource available. -- The Journal of AEGUS\u003cbr\u003eDifferent Minds is a book that is highly useful for parents and professionals alike. Parents will appreciate Dr. Lovecky's detailed discussions of the challenges of gifted children with 'different minds', her clear writing style, and the wealth of useful information and practical resources she provides. Professional will find a thoughtful discussion of the intersection of AD\/HD, Asperger's Syndrome and non verbal learning disabilities in gifted children, supported by a thorough review of current research. Different Minds is a book that belongs in the library of every professional who works with children with AD\/HD. -- Attention\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is the product of years of observing, assessing, and counseling gifted children in her practice at the Gifted Resource Center of New England. It resulted from the frustration of parents who needed help understanding their children – the giftedness, the uneven development, and the learning difficulties. In response, Lovecky produced a book that “discusses not only the disorders, but also the issue of giftedness and how being gifted amplifies problems or ameliorates then”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParents, teachers and mental health professionals will find clear explanations and useful strategies and recommendations in the book's 500 plus pages... The first three chapters give readers an excellent foundation in giftedness, attention deficit disorder, and Asperger Syndrome. Unlike many authors, Lovecky explores the strengths of gifted kids with these disorders as well as their weaknesses. She also looks at other disorders and learning deficits that might co-exist in these children... Different Minds, a book dense with information, makes the reader work; but it's well worth the effort. Whether you use the book as a reference to read it from cover to cover, you will come away with well researched fact to help you better understand gifted children with attention and learning deficits and many practical strategies for nurturing and teaching them'.\u003c\/p\u003e -- 2e: Twice Exceptional Newsletter\u003cbr\u003eDifferent Minds, Gifted Children with AD\/HD, Asperger Syndrome and Other Learning Deficits is an excellent and highly fascinating book, which covers a very special field in child neuro-psychology and developmental paediatrics. The book has a theme that has not, to my knowledge, been much discussed in the literature. Dr Lovecky gives, from her vast experience in clinical child psychology and from her special interets in gifted children, many instructive examples from actual children in her practice and discusses their cognitive styles, strengths and difficulties. Also the discussion about the relation between NVLD and Asperger syndrome is very useful. The reference list is comprehensive and includes other important literature in the field. There is also a list of useful resource centers for parents, teachers and professionals. I will strongly recommend this book to all these groups. This book will give new insights that will considerably contribute to our understanding of children with different minds. -- European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry\u003cbr\u003eThe text is written in an easily read style with many case studies sprinkled throughout to make this complex subject matte more personal. The book doesn't offer false hopes or instant cures, but neither is it morose reading. One suggestion made seemed to be particularly pertinent - that it is very important for teachers and parents to allow harmless idiosyncrasies. After all, don't we all have these? -- Gifted and Talented Magazine\u003cbr\u003eThe book is an excellent resource for those working with non-average learners. In particular it draws together the different but overlapping strands of these specific diagnoses, and strives to clarify the underlying academic strengths as well as the educational needs of the children. It would be particularly relevant to those working in settings where the learners' abilities and needs are broad ranging, or difficult to define. -- Good Autism Practice\u003cbr\u003eThis is a well-structured book. There are nine chapters; the first gives an overview of gifted children and theories of giftedness. The next two chaoters provide a general description off AD\/HD and Asperger before going on to give detailed information on gifted children with these conditions. The following chapters look at cognitive aspects and learning styles, creativity, emotional intelligence, social cognition and moral development. The final chapters discuss issues around assessment and highlight the resources available. The author also includes useful appendices on diagnostic criteria. -- Community Practitioner\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to case studies and research findings, Different Minds offers practical strategies and ways in which young people can be supported, both to develop their intellectual abilities and to help them feel accepted in society... This is an absorbing read crammed with observation and detail. Did you know, for instance, that difficulties with social interaction increase in line with IQ? Children with higher IQ's (180-plus) find their age peers “a mystery, because they're so different in interests, speed of learning, ability to understand complex material and desire to learn.”... Different minds is a valuable addition to the information already available in this field. -- Children Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. The Gifted Child. 2. Attention Deficits Part I: Attention Deficit \/ Hyperactivity Disorder. 3. Attention Deficits Part II: Asperger Syndrome. 4. Cognitive Issues: How Those with a Different Mind Think. 5. Finding Flow: The Wellspring of Creative Endeavor. 6. Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Giftedness. 7. Social Cognition And Interpersonal Relationships. 8. Moral Development: Moral Reasoning and Compassion. 9. Issues in the Assessment of Gifted Children with Attention Deficits. 10. Resource List for Parents, Teachers and Professionals. Appendix A: Diagnostic Criteria for AD\/HD DSM-IV (Table 1). Diagnostic Criteria for AS DSM-IV (Table 2). Diagnostic Criteria for AS (Gillberg and Gillberg) (Table 3). Appendix B: List of Test Distributors for Professionals. References. 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Despite extreme circumstances, their stories open the door to a society without revenge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll royalties from the sale of this book go to The Forgiveness Project charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reassuring and uplifting book testifies to the truth of forgiveness - freestanding, not dependent upon faith, but upon humanity. It is both provocative and full of hope. -- Jon Snow, journalist and presenter\u003cbr\u003eResentment and bitterness are cancers of the soul. Forgiveness is a healing balm. It is costly but effective as this book so clearly demonstrates. -- Terry Waite CBE, humanitarian and author, held hostage in Lebanon, 1987-91\u003cbr\u003eConfronting, inspiring and unforgettable. The stories in this book not only show the challenges and complexity of forgiveness but reveal unexpected pathways to creating a more tolerant and empathic world, and why we should consign revenge to the dustbin of history. -- Roman Krznaric, author of Empathy: A Handbook for Revolution and founding faculty member of The School of Life, London\u003cbr\u003eThere are many, many stories (and fine photographs) in this book and dipping into them on a grey, cold, rainy day was like walking into a room where all the lights blazed and a fire welcomed. I felt immeasurably better. Proud to be human. Hopeful that, despite all the evil that is perpetrated by the lost, ignorant and wicked, enough good people are spreading the messages which cancel it out. Uplifted, because it is true that 'to err is human, to forgive divine'. And if this is the finest aspect of the human spirit, then one thing is sure: there are many saintly souls walking the face of the world, teaching the rest of us how to be better. -- Bel Mooney, journalist and broadcaster\u003cbr\u003eThese testimonies show the power of forgiveness as a force for renewal and redemption that can harness reconciliation to positively transform the lives of victims and perpetrators. -- Peter Tatchell, political campaigner\u003cbr\u003eMarina Cantacuzino's new book asks us to consider the most challenging question: is it possible for a victim to forgive the perpetrator? Presenting us with heart-breaking and astonishing examples, she shows the answer is 'yes' - even when the victim is a grieving parent and the perpetrator is the murderer of that parent's child. Forgiveness allows the victim to recognise the humanity of the perpetrator (who may himself be a victim), to re-humanise him. And forgiveness is the antidote to a life imprisoned by bitterness and hatred. This book is an invaluable contribution to the debate surrounding peace and reconciliation. -- Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, Cambridge University\u003cbr\u003eI have seen, in warzones across the world, how destructive our human desire for revenge can be. It leads to perpetual conflict and inflicting our own sense of loss and grief on countless others. Marina Cantacuzino's work, in this important book and beyond, is a reminder that there is an antidote. These tales of forgiveness are the balm that can soothe our all too angry world. -- Dan Snow, historian and TV presenter\u003cbr\u003eThe testimonials in this book have taught me a great deal about forgiveness, which I think I thought was something rather easier than it is. They make me weep and they make me really think about what it is to forgive and what it is to try and understand someone instead of demonising them. I think this is probably one of the most important projects in the world today. -- Emma Thompson, actor\u003cbr\u003eThis book, in which the depths of human sadness are related alongside astonishing accounts of hope, courage and beauty, gives the lie to much that is said and written about forgiveness today. The introductory essay, and the stories that follow, point to the extraordinary range of experiences and situations where forgiveness is somehow relevant, and where it sometimes, often unaccountably, heals and transforms even the most wounded and broken. This is challenging and mysterious stuff, and it will draw a deep and different response from all who open themselves to the pain, truth and transcendence documented here. -- Stephen Cherry, Dean, King's College, Cambridge, and author of Healing Agony: Re-Imagining Forgiveness\u003cbr\u003eFor eleven years Marina Cantacuzino has been eliciting stories from people who have been able to experience the transformative power of forgiveness, people who have suffered losses that could have crippled their lives with grief and wishes for revenge.  Her skill as an ex-journalist is very present as she lets the stories speak and, by not taking a strong moral stance but by being able to embrace the ambiguities inherent in forgiveness, she makes the book even more compelling. I have no doubt you will be left moved and perhaps even changed by reading them. -- Robin Shohet, psychotherapist and author\u003cbr\u003eThe Forgiveness Project skillfully exposes through personal story the horror and brutality of what people too often do to each other. Thankfully, these stories are leavened with the transforming healing of non violence, understanding and forgiveness and serve as examples to us all. -- Frederic Luskin Ph.D., author of Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness\u003cbr\u003eThe Forgiveness Project encourages sensitive connection between parties whose only commonality may have been one of hate. The results are nothing short of miracles. Love knows no obstacles - and this book, sampling the breathtaking work of The Forgiveness Project, is evidence of that. Prepare to be astounded. -- Thandie Newton, actor\u003cbr\u003e...Ultimately, some very good books prove their merit by providing answers  to life's dilemmas. Far rarer are those books that prove their merit by  provoking us into answering questions about just such dilemmas. \u003cb\u003eThe Forgiveness Project\u003c\/b\u003e is of the latter category and is well worth your attention. -- San Diego Book Review\u003cbr\u003eThe bulk of this impressive, original book, which deserves to be hugely influential, is a set of 'stories' that the author has written on behalf of people who have suffered some kind of traumatic harm at the hands of another. They are written in the first person and with such skill that the subtleties of personality and context shone through. The author is not promoting any theory of forgiveness because she doesn't have one. She believes that it takes a myriad of forms and is only known through specific and actual examples. It is, as she puts it, 'as mysterious as love'. -- Stephen Curry * Theology, 119(1) *\u003cbr\u003eThis book combines human stories with a deep engagement with some hugely difficult issues. It is written from within the secular paradigm, but it has many overlaps and insights for theology. Concepts such as forgiveness, vengeance and reconciliation and how we address them are common to all of humanity, and this book with its telling of many human stories provides a good way in to reflecting deeply on these issues...this book is essential reading for anyone involved in the work of healing. It has the potential to be transformative. -- Revd Dr Sarah Hills * Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, Issue 4.1 (June) 2016 *\u003cbr\u003eThis is a deeply moving book about a difficult subject...the book also shows us that forgiveness is a process, a journey that is not an easy choice but one that can transform the world if taken. -- The Reader, June 2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: 'As Mysterious as Love'. 1. Eva Kor - Poland. 2. Ray Minniecon - Australia. 3. Jayne Stewart - England. 4. Bud Welch - USA. 5. John Carter - England. 6. Ginn Fourie and Letlapa Mphahlele - South Africa. 7. Bassa, Aramin - Palestine. 8. Madeleine Black - England. 9. Sammy Rangel - USA. 10. Anne Marie Hagan - Canada. 11. Camilla Carr and Jon James - Chechnya. 12. Joe Berry and Patrick Magee - Northern Ireland. 13. Magdalene Makola - Scotland. 14. Samantha Lawler - USA. 15. Martin Snodden - Northern Ireland. 16. Katy Hutchinson and Ryan Aldridge - Canada. 17. Gill Hicks - England. 18. TJ Leyden - USA. 19. Geoff Thompson - England. 20. Grace Idowu - England. 21. Jude Whyte - Northern Ireland. 22. Wilma Derksen - Canada. 23. Satta Joe - Sierra Leone. 24. Salimata Badgi-Knight - Senegal. 25. Robi Damelin - Israel. 26. Assaad Emile Chaftari - Lebanon. 27. Linda Biehl and Easy Nofemela - South Africa. 28. Khaled al-Berry - Egypt. 29. Kelly Connor - Australia. 30. Arno Michaelis - USA. 31. Idan Barir - Israel. 32. Marian Partington - England. 33. Kemal Pervanic - Bosnia. 34. Jean Paul Samputu - Rwanda. 35. Cathy Harrington - USA. 36. Hanneke Coates - Indonesia. 37. Mary Johnson and Oshea Israel - USA. 38. Shad Ali - England. 39. Riham Musa - Palestine. 40. Bjørn Magnus Jacobsen Ihler - Norway.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868344987991,"sku":"9781785920004","price":19.01,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920004.jpg?v=1722287594"},{"product_id":"improving-sensory-processing-in-traumatized-children-practical-ideas-to-help-your-childs-movement-coordination-and-body-awareness-9781785920042","title":"Improving Sensory Processing in Traumatized","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDoes your child struggle to know how their body is feeling?  Do they find it hard to balance or feel uneasy when their feet leave the ground?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarly trauma and neglect can have a profound effect upon a child's development.  Sensory integration theory offers a way of understanding how the brain processes and stores movement experience, and how these experiences manifest at a physical and emotional level. This book explains how early movement experiences affect brain development and gives examples of how trauma can prevent basic sensory processing pathways from being correctly established. It shows how you can identify gaps in normal sensory development and offers ideas for how you can use physical activities to help build up the underdeveloped systems.  Good bodily awareness forms the foundation of motor development as well as social and emotional skills and learning. This book will help your child to be more in tune with themselves and their bodies and feel more comfortable in their environment.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHighly accessible with lots of practical tips and examples, this book is written for adoptive and foster parents, and will also be useful for social workers, fostering and adoption workers and those working in primary and early years educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a timely reminder of the importance of early movement and sensory experience for later development. Sarah Lloyd writes clearly and evocatively about the difficulties children can have when this early experience is missing and provides helpful examples of how parents and carers can help them to recover this necessary experience. This book is a must-read for any parents and carers parenting traumatized children. -- Kim S. Golding, Clinical Psychologist and Author of Nurturing Attachments\u003cbr\u003eSensory integration theory has emphasised to me that my child doesn't just do things to annoy - there is a missing or underdeveloped part of her from early childhood that needs to be expanded. There is always a reason why she acts in a particular way. \u003ci\u003eImproving Sensory Processing in Traumatized Children\u003c\/i\u003e helped me to be more playful in simple ways to improve her sense of the world in relation to her. -- Susan Grant, Foster Parent (Fife Council)\u003cbr\u003eI found this book fascinating as it gave such an insight into the development of the brain in babies, the importance of good early experiences and what happens when this is not the case.  I am a foster carer who at present looks after two girls with quite complex needs. I found this book really helped me to understand some of the problems and difficulties that the children displayed. I had the children commando crawling around the floor and was shocked to realise one of the children couldn't do this, she just lay there. The book has lots of practical activities that you can do with children which I found really helpful. I would recommend this book to parents, carers, teachers and anybody else who works with or looks after children as it is an amazing tool. -- Sheila, Foster Carer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: About This Book. 1. Sensory Integration and Children Who Have Experienced Abuse or Neglect. 2. What is Sensory Integration? 3. Using Sensory Integration With Children Who Have Been Abused and Neglected. Useful Reading and Websites.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345020759,"sku":"9781785920042","price":14.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920042.jpg?v=1722287595"},{"product_id":"creative-therapies-for-complex-trauma-helping-children-and-families-in-foster-care-kinship-care-or-adoption-9781785920059","title":"Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma: Helping","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA burgeoning evidence base supports that arts, play and other creative therapies have potential to help children in foster care, kinship care or adoptive families to recover from complex trauma. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by contributors working at the cutting edge of delivering effective therapeutic interventions, this innovative book describes models for working with children in foster care, kinship care or adoption. Covering how to assess needs and contextual considerations for working with children and families, this book presents a range of creative therapeutic approaches spanning art psychotherapy, music therapy and dance therapy. It emphasizes the necessity of working with caregivers and other significant adults, as well as the child, to facilitate recovery. The theoretical foundations of attachment, developmental psychology and neurobiology are embedded in each chapter showing how they underpin each of the recommended creative therapies.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be suitable for professionals directly employing creative approaches in their practice, such as arts therapists and play therapists, as well as those working with children who are interested in creative alternate approaches, such as psychologists, counsellors, therapists and social workers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn their excellent book, Anthea Hendry and Joy Hasler bring together a range of talented practitioners who explain and explore the dysregulating effects that developmental trauma can have on mind, body and brain, and what might be done to support developmentally traumatised children and their carers. Supported by vivid case examples, we see how the creative arts are themselves creatively used to great therapeutic effect to regulate bodies in distress, feelings in turmoil, and minds that are frightened and sad. -- David Howe, Emeritus Professor of Social Work, UEA, Norwich\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a welcome addition to all helping professionals and educators who work with children and families challenged by complex trauma. These experienced practitioners provide practical wisdom on not only creative approaches, but also the key elements involved in effective healing relationships and positive attachment. This contribution to trauma literature clearly emphasizes how and why collaborative, creative interventions that include family, school staff and therapists are essential to support reparation and recovery.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e -- Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, REAT—Executive Director, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute, Louisville, KY, USA\u003cbr\u003eAttachment theories are now well established as an evidence-based framework that supports client-centred approaches, and that have alerted us to the devastating impact of trauma on child development.  It is therefore a real pleasure to recommend this informative and clearly laid-out book to any practitioner interested in helping children and families through the use of creative therapies.  Although the focus is on complex trauma and helping children and families in foster care, kinship care and adoption, much of the book content will be relevant to gaining an understanding of how to approach other complex situations. The theoretical chapters in part 1 clearly explained some of the main concepts and enfolded really well as a series. In part 2, contributors'  honesty and dedication to their clients shone through all the different chapters, which were very informative about real-life practice. The focus on education in part 3 was also welcome, as the incidence of serious trauma in any average classroom has risen dramatically. This is a well edited book that will be relevant to creative therapists, whether in training, newly qualified or experienced and is above all a good read. -- Dr Val Huet, Chief Executive Officer British Association of Art Therapists\u003cbr\u003eThis is an important book. For people who already know as a matter of lived experience that childhood trauma can destroy lives this book will inspire hope and confidence in the capacity of the human spirit to recover. 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. The mind-brain relationship: a Jungian clinical perspective, and Changing Minds in Therapy: emotion, attachment, trauma and neurobiology\u003cbr\u003eThis is a brilliant book bringing together innovative creative therapies for adopted and fostered children and their families by specialists who have many years of experience of working with distressed or troubled children.  If you are an adopter or foster carer you must use therapists who have both read this book and apply the principles. -- Helen Oakwater: Author of’ Bubble Wrapped Children: How Social Networking is transforming the Face of 21st Century Adoption\u003cbr\u003eCreative Therapies for Complex Trauma is a very useful addition to the literature.  It draws on the practice experience of an impressive range of therapists, and makes very effective use of case studies to exemplify and explore theoretical issues.  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. Complex Trauma in Children: An Overview of Theoretical Developments. Franca Brenninkmeyer, Head of Child and Family Service, PAC-UK. 2. Creative Therapies for Complex Trauma: Theory into Practice. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist. 3. Putting Theory into Practice: Implications for Caregivers. Janet Smith, Adoption Support Practice Manager at Families for Children. PART 2: CLINICAL APPLICATION OF CREATIVE THERAPIES FOR COMPLEX TRAUMA. 4. How does Trauma Affect the whole family?: Assessment of the Effect of Trauma on Attachment relationships. Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 5. Beyond Words: Family Futures Neurophysiological Approach to Assessment and treatment of Traumatised Children. Jay Vaughan, Therapy Services Manager, Family Futures CIC and Alan Burnell, Manager, Family Futures CIC. 6. Dyadic Parent-Child Art Psychotherapy and Complex Trauma. Anthea Hendry, Art Psychotherapist and Elizabeth Taylor Buck, Research Fellow, School of Health and Related Research, University of Sheffield. 7. Healing Rhythms: Music Therapy for Attachment and Trauma. Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 8. Making a Drama: Interview with a Dramatherapist who works with adoptive families. Molly Holland, Catchpoint CIC and Joy Hasler, Catchpoint CIC. 9. When Play Therapy is not Enough: Using EMDR in combination with Play Therapy for children with Complex Trauma. Renee Potegieter Marks, Consultant Therapist, Integrate Families. 10. 'Repetitive, rhythmic, relevant, relational, respectful and rewarding': Dance Movement Therapy in Attachment Work. Hannah Guy, Dance and Movement Therapist, Catchpoint CIC and Sue Topalian, Dance and Movement Therapist, Catchpoint CIC. PART 3:  COMPLEX TRAUMA AND CREATIVE PRACTICE IN EDUCATION. 11. Adapting to Working in Schools with the Family Futures' Neurophysiological Approach. Marion Allen, Education Consultant, Family Futures CIC. 12. Rules, Relationships and Ripples:  Therapy in a Specialist Residential School. Sarah Ayache, Head of Therapies and Art Psychotherapist, The William Henry Smiths School and Martin Gibson, Vice Principal, The William Henry Smiths School.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345053527,"sku":"9781785920059","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920059.jpg?v=1722287595"},{"product_id":"the-parents-guide-to-specific-learning-difficulties-information-advice-and-practical-tips-9781785920400","title":"The Parents' Guide to Specific Learning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked full of advice and practical strategies for parents and educators, this book is a one-stop-shop for supporting children with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart one introduces a spectrum of SpLDs, ranging from \u003ci\u003epoor working memory\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e dyslexia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003edyspraxia\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003edyscalculia\u003c\/i\u003e, through to \u003ci\u003eADHD\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpecific Language Impairment \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e Visual Processing Difficulty\u003c\/i\u003e. It explains clearly what each difficulty is, how it can affect a child's learning and how to help a child to succeed despite their difficulties. Part two includes a host of tips, tools and strategies to support your child's efforts in areas such as reading, writing, spelling and handwriting, as well as advice on motivation, confidence and managing life's setbacks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWritten by an experienced Educational Psychologist, this is the perfect guide for parents and carers who are looking for ways to support their child's learning, as well as for educators and teachers looking for advice on how to differentiate lessons and motivate pupils with SpLDs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA treasure trove of useful information and practical advice for the parents of children with specific learning difficulties and anyone who teaches them. Difficult concepts are explained in ways that are easy to understand and chapters conclude with helpful key points. Filled to the brim with inspiring and interesting case studies that make it a fascinating read. It really is a must have. -- Claudine Goldingham BA LLB (Dist.), a dyslexic and mother of two dyslexic and dyspraxic girls\u003cbr\u003eThis is a terrific book.  Veronica Bidwell's long experience and widely-recognised expertise is readily evident.  She is able to link these qualities with an up-to-date knowledge of the science of neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly to the extent to which various difficulties often exist alongside each other.  This is complemented by her vivid case studies.  There is much for parents in here, with practical advice which has been tested in the field.  Yet this is more than a book just for parents.  Those who teach children with specific learning difficulties will find this an illuminating read and I recommend it to them too. -- Professor Peter Hill MA MB BChir FRCP FRCPCH FRCPsych, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\u003cbr\u003eVeronica Bidwell's inspirational \"The Parents' Guide to Specific Learning Difficulties: Information, Advice and Practical Tips\", which will doubtless become the bible for all, touches on a discipline which can, at times, seem over-complex and impenetrable - especially to troubled parents and teachers. Veronica brings her wit, charm and insight to her wealth of experience as an educational psychologist, working in mainstream and specialist schools. She has written what is essentially a textbook that is, not only accessible to all, but also a rollicking good read. I would chain this book to every parent's wrist. -- Jo Petty, Director, The Dyslexia Teaching Centre, Kensington, UK\u003cbr\u003eThis is the go-to book for parents with children who have specific learning difficulties. The book explains the varying specific learning difficulties and tells parents how to help. It is informative, practical and accessible without being patronising. It works either as a cover to cover read or as a book to dip into. If parents could spend a week with an educational psychologist asking every question they could think of, the result might be this book! -- Jackie Murray, Principal Educational Psychologist, Fairley House School, UK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. Information Processing. 2. Working Memory. 3. Dyslexia. 4. Dyspraxia. 5. Dyscalculia and Other Maths Difficulties. 6. Attention Deficit Disorder with or without Hyperactivity (ADHD). 7. Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). 8. Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). 9. Specific Language Impairment. 10. Visual Processing Difficulty. 11. An Educational Psychologist's Assessment. 12. The WISCIV, Understanding Test Scores and Spikey Profiles. Part 2: The Parent Tool Kit - Tips for Teaching. 13. Teaching Tips. 14. Tips for Reading. 15. Tips for Spelling. 16. Tips for Writing. 17. Handwriting Tips. 18. Tips for Maths. 19. Tips to Help a Child Handle Life's Knocks and Setbacks. 20. Tips for Positive Liaison with School Staff. 21. Tips to Enhance Language. 22. Tips for Motivation. 23. Tips for Confident Learners. 24. Habits, Strategies and Study Skills. Appendix 1. Explanation of Ages and Key Stages. Appendix 2. Games and Activities for Parents and Children to Play. Glossary. References.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345086295,"sku":"9781785920400","price":17.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920400.jpg?v=1722287596"},{"product_id":"using-poetry-to-promote-talking-and-healing-9781785920530","title":"Using Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoetry can prove a great way into difficult conversations in therapeutic, classroom or family settings. This book is a clear and practical guide to the use of poetry as a therapeutic tool to help explore issues surrounding mental health and emotional wellbeing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first part of the book provides guidance on different methods of using poetry to open up discussion. The second part consists of a collection of over 100 poems written by the author, on topics such as bullying, anxiety, bereavement, depression and eating disorders, with a range of therapeutic activities that can be used alongside each poem. The third part focuses on ways to support and encourage clients to write their own poetry and includes 50 poem writing prompts and examples.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete resource for anyone considering using poetry to explore difficult issues, and a creative way of exploring important mental health issues in PSHE lessons, this book will be of interest to youth, school and adult counsellors, therapists, psychologists, pastoral care teams, PSHE co-ordinators and life coaches, as well as parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePoetry's many attributes include the capacity to absorb secrets and express pain too deep to talk about. Its ability to be a creative and healing tool for poets of all life stages and ages is as limitless as your imagination. Pooky's timely, easy-to-read and user-friendly book explores how the writing and reading of poetry can be a valuable resource for communicating with the self and others. -- June Alexander, mental health advocate and author of Using Writing as a Therapy for Eating Disorders\u003cbr\u003eAt last! A book that values and uses poetry as a therapeutic tool, as a way of helping us make sense of ourselves. Unlike so many stereotypes about poetry, this book is practical, unpretentious and heartfelt, with applications for helping people - young and old - way beyond mental health settings. Pooky Knightsmith has opened a very creative box for us to use. -- Nick Luxmoore, school counsellor and author of Horny and Hormonal, Feeling Like Crap and Working with Anger and Young People\u003cbr\u003eIf you are \"poetry-impaired\" like me, Dr. Knightsmith's book is a revelation. Poetry is a language many of my depressed and suicidal adolescent clients speak fluently, but one I have never had much confidence using in my therapy. This beautiful, honest, and instructive book has given me another tool to use in my work. -- Jonathan B. Singer, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Loyola University, Chicago School of Social Work and coauthor of Suicide in Schools: A Practitioner's Guide to Multi-level Prevention, Assessment, Intervention, and Postvention\u003cbr\u003eWhoever you are, whatever you do, here is a profoundly personal and moving insight into the world of emotional and mental ill-health. But this book is much more than that. Whilst many will identify with the dark depths of emotion within her poems, Dr Knightsmith's greatest achievement is in offering teachers, carers and friends  not only a valuable resource to enable empathy, but also a starting point to aid and encourage recovery.   \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e -- Dick Moore, Retired Head Teacher and Trainer for the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable and original book. Pooky's poems, born out of her own experience and that of those she has worked with, offer us real insight into the complexities of living with and recovering from mental ill-health. The careful structure of the book encourages exploration of relevant themes and is a welcome addition to supporting recovery, when used within a therapeutic setting. -- Jessica Streeting MA, School Nurse and Advisor to Public Health England (www.schoolhealthstreet.co.uk)\u003cbr\u003eIn this informative and powerful text, Pooky shows us how we can find our voice within the poetic words of others and in the creation of our own poetry. Poetry offers a medium of self-expression that captures so much more than words and rationale. As such, poetry offers an ideal place to find empathy, meaning and solace. To believe that \"someone else understands, and someone else is listening.\" -- Dr Helen Street, applied social psychologist and educator, The Positive Schools Initiative\u003cbr\u003eThis is a remarkable resource not only for therapists but also for teachers of English, creative writing and drama. The prompts for discussion are very varied and raise issues of technique and the impact of a writer's choices as well as subject matter. The sections defining poetic forms and providing ways in to writing are brilliant for the classroom, and then there is the astonishing anthology ... -- Jane Bunclark, Head of Academic Drama, West Buckland School, Devon\u003cbr\u003eThis is an incredibly impressive and valuable book. Given its powerful and personal insight, it will in my view be perfect for use with professional therapists working one-to-one with clients. While the book is rightly intended for use in a one-to-one setting and not in the classroom, I have learnt much from reading it which will influence my work with the PSHE Association. -- Jenny Barksfield, Deputy CEO and Senior Subject Specialist, PSHE Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUsing Poetry to Promote Talking and Healing\u003c\/i\u003e is a humble guide for both professionals of mental health and the public in general. By providing a heart-warming insight of a very personal experience, Pooky Knightsmith allows the reader to identify himself with the ordinary struggles of human existence in an effortless manner. An undeniable prolific written testimony of ascendancy and bravery, this book is a major trigger to personal change. The reader - and \u003ci\u003eartist-to-be\u003c\/i\u003e of its own piece of life story - is invited to set himself free of inner criticism and follow its instincts. The book offers an unexpected myriad of creative tools able to facilitate the expression of feelings. A specially worthwhile reading for any mental health professional eager to introduce creative possibilities in the therapeutic context. These tools might well work as the preface of a joint story written between therapist and client. -- Sofia Correia Alegria * SENcology blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. Part 1. Using poetry as a way in: Ideas, strategies and techniques. I. Using poetry as a therapeutic tool. II. Poetry as a vehicle to discuss our feelings less directly. III. Poetry as a means for reflection. IV. Poetry as a means of exploring what we could do next. V. Poetry as a way to show someone how we're feeling. VI. Poetry as a reassurance that we are not alone in how we feel. VII. Writing poetry as part of recovery. Part 2. An anthology of discussion starting poems. I. Abuse and Bullying. Same Lyrics, Different Song. Cyberbullied. Iron Gaze. The End, Maybe. Abused. Frozen Out. Walking Away. Betrayed. II. Anxiety and Panic. Anxiety. Feelings of Anxiety. Panic Rising. Stage Fright. Panic Attack. Scared. Sleepless Nights. Ruled by Anxiety. III. Loss and Bereavemment. A New Hand to Hold. Before and After. Healing Hand. Leftover Love. Life Unbidden. But You Died. Nana's Wishes. Last Week's Flowers. Is It Better to have Loved and Lost. Scars. IV. Depression. the Tree Who Couldn't. The Shadow. Dark. Head Fight. Numb. Creeping Ivy. Rose Tinted. Matter over Mind. And So She Drank. Highs and Lows. Peaks and Ditches. Good Days, Bad Days. Don't Step into the Darkness. Outwardly Smiling. Other Worlds. The Same but Different. Always Falling. V. Eating Disorders and Body Image. Please Eat. A Father's View. Conversation with an Anorexic. Boy Anorexic. Recovery. FAT. Anorexia. Grandmaster or Life?. Hollows. The Girl and the Mirror. Scales. If You Could See What I See. Shopping for Magic. VI. Obsessions, Compulsions and Intrusive Thoughts. Intrusive Thoughts. The Voice of Hate. Recoevring Fate. Imaginary Friends. Invasive Thoughts. VII. Self-Harm. Fading Scars. Again. Conversation with a Self-Harmer. Finding Ways to Belong. Fresh Blood. VIII. Suicide. By His Own Hand. That Day. Beautiful Nature. Late. Do Not Fall. IX. Recovery. The Crest of a Wave. Kintsugi (Beauty in Broken). Marble in Jar. Thinking Forwards. X. Supporting and Listening. Helping Hand. Calmer Waters. A Disappointing Visit. Self-Esteem. Listening Ear. You Didn't Ask. How Are You?. Cuddles: The Best Medicine. It's Not Easy Being Friends Sometimes. Depression. Help Me to be a Better Friend. Trying to Help. Kind Words are Not Always Heard. Hidden Scars. Healing Hold. Part 3. Encouraging and Enablling Therapeutic Poetry Writing. I've never written a poem before. I'd rather write prose. I don't know anything about poetry.What I write will be rubbish. I don't know what to write. I don't have time. I'm too embarrassed to show anyone. Enjoy the process!. I. Poetic Forms. Form 1: Haiku. Form 2: Sonnet. Form 3: Acrostic. Form 4: Golden Shovel. Form 5: Terza Rima. Form 6: Rubáiyát. Form 7: Anaphora. Form 8: Pyramid. II. Poetry Prompts. Prompt 1: Dear me...Prompt 2: Something that scares you. Prompt 3: Confusing figure of speech. Prompt 4: A Haiku from your window. Prompt 5 - The last line changes everything. Prompt 6 - An unlikely thank you. Prompt 7 - An antidote to nightmares. Prompt 8 - First phrase, last phrase. Prompt 9 - Open with a question. Prompt 10 - The street where you grew up. Prompt 11 - Light and dark. Prompt 12 - No punctuation. Prompt 13 - Describe a smell. Prompt 14 - The meaning of life. Prompt 15 - School days. Prompt 16 - A set of instructions. Prompt 17 - Admiration acrostic. Prompt 18 - Rhyme and reason. Prompt 19 - How we met. Prompt 20 - Strip tease. Prompt 21 - Love is...Prompt - 22 - One word title. Prompt 23 - Fragile friendships. Prompt 24 - Extended metaphor. Prompt 25 - Your 100th birthday. Prompt 26 - Time difference. Prompt 27 - Screensaver. Prompt 28 - Apology. Prompt 29 - Simple pleasures. Prompt 30 - Twelve lines long. Prompt 31 - Doors. Prompt 32 - Favorite color. Prompt 33 - Good news. Prompt 34 - Life lesson. Prompt 35 - New beginning. Prompt 36 - Reprimand. Prompt 37 - Pyramid. Prompt 38 - Forwards backwards. Prompt 39 - Climbing. Prompt 40 - Heirloom. Prompt 41 - The wrong response. Prompt 42 - Loss of sense. Prompt 43 - Stigma. Prompt 44 - Harm and Hope. Prompt 45 - Controversial. Prompt 46 - Happy sad. Prompt 47 - Unlikely Haiku. Prompt 48 - Twenty nine. Prompt 49 - Holding hands. Prompt 50 - Random word.Final Thoughts from Pooky.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345119063,"sku":"9781785920530","price":23.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920530.jpg?v=1722287595"},{"product_id":"with-nature-in-mind-the-ecotherapy-manual-for-mental-health-professionals-9781785920240","title":"With Nature in Mind: The Ecotherapy Manual for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is ecotherapy, how does it relate to mental health, and how can it reduce emotional distress and promote general wellbeing?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explains how a deeper connection to nature can improve quality of life, by combining the therapeutic power of mindfulness and being out in the natural world. Examining the latest psychological research evidence into how and why the natural world has such a positive effect on us, this book shows how best to utilise these therapeutic connections in practice. 100 nature-based activities are included, from experiencing the full force of the wind, to creating a sound map of natural noises. The aims of each activity are clearly outlined, with detailed guidelines for facilitating outdoor sessions with adults effectively and safely, and advice to help make the most of the outdoors in all weathers and seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautifully written, full of enthusiasm and passion, packed with information, with an overview on how to run ecotherapy sessions and including detailed descriptions of lots of activities. 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Spending time in the natural world is good for all of us. -- Vanessa Bennett, CEO, Havering Mind\u003cbr\u003eResearch suggests that modern urban environments can have negative effects on mental health whilst contact with green spaces can have positive effects. This timely book, drawing on wealth of research evidence, is an excellent guide to the theory and practice of ecotherapy. It deserves to be read by researchers, practitioners, trainers and students. -- Dr David Harper, Reader in Clinical Psychology, Programme Director (Academic), Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of East London\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. Disclaimer. Foreword by Lindsay Royan, Head of Psychological Services, Barking and Dagenham. Preface. Part 1. ECOTHERAPY: what it is and how to do it. 1. Introduction. Entering the Forest. 2. Deeper into the Forest. 3. Doing Ecotherapy in our Work. Part 2. 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A helpful and informative text. -- Cathy Laver-Bradbury Consultant Nurse Solent NHS author of Step by Step Help for children with ADHD-A self help manual for parents\u003cbr\u003eThe handbook is a valuable third edition at a time of changing landscapes in CAMHS provision. With the demands and knowledge required by universal services to support, help and understand children, young people and family mental health undiminished, this up to date text is a welcome guide for both practitioners and students. -- Maddie Burton, Senior Lecturer Child and Adolescent Mental Health, University of Worcester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePART I. Defining and meeting the mental health needs of children and young people. 1. Defining mental health. 2. Meeting the mental health needs of young people. 3. Assessing the mental health of young people. Part II. Child and family development. 4. Child and adolescent development. 5. Family development. 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Spiritual, Religious and Pastoral Care of Children and Their Families. The Revd Claire Carson, Head of the Chaplaincy-Spiritual Care Department, St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK. Chapter 4. Models of Chaplaincy in a Multicultural World. The Revd Paul Nash, Chaplain Senior, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, UK. Chapter 5. Screening, Assessment and Charting. The Revd Mary Robinson Director of the Chaplaincy, Children's Hospital Boston, USA. Chapter 6. Approaches and Skills for Working with Children and Young People. Ryan Campbell and The Revd Dr Sally Nash, Research lead, Centre for Paediatric Spiritual Care and the Birmingham Children's Hospital Chaplaincy Team, UK. Chapter 7. Working with Families. The Revd Krista Gregory, Director, Dell Children's Resiliency Center, Austin, USA. Chapter 8. Staff Care and Self-care. The Revd Kathryn Darby, Chaplain, Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK and The Revd Carl Aiken, Manager of Spiritual Care, Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide, Australia. Chapter 9. Chaplain to the Institution. The Revd Jim Linthicum, Senior Chaplain, Great Ormond Street Hospital, UK. Chapter 10 Managing and Developing the Chaplaincy Provision and Team. Paul Nash. Chapter 11. Medical Ethics: Practice and Decision-making. Chaplain Mark Bartel, manager of Spiritual Care, Arnold Palmer Medical Center, USA. Section 2. Chapter 12. Giving Voice to the Story: Working with Patients Who Cannot Speak. The Revd Dr Daniel Nuzum, Healthcare Chaplain and Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor at Cork University Hospital, Ireland. Chapter 13. Working in Mental Health. Kathryn Darby. Chapter 14. Working with Trauma and Abuse. Chaplain Bob Flory Director of Spiritual Care and Bereavement Services, Children's Hospital Colorado, USA. Chapter 15. Major Incidents. Rabbi Naomi Kalish, Coordinator of Pastoral Care and Education, New York Presbyterian Hospital, USA. Chapter 16. Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Chaplain M. Karen Ballard, director of Chaplaincy Services, Akron Children's Hospital, USA. Chapter 17. Bereavement Care. The Revd Dr Edina A. Farkas, Paediatric Chaplain, Velkey László Center for Child Health in Miskolc, Hungary and The Revd Stephen Harrison, Baptist minister, UK. Chapter 18. Transition: Journeying with Paediatric Patients into Adult care - The Chaplain's Role. Chaplain Kobena Charm, Paediatric Chaplain, LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis, USA. Chapter 19. Paediatric Spirituality, Space and Environment. The Revd Wyatt Butcher, Chaplain to Mental Health Service, Canterbury District Health Board, New Zealand and Dr Lindsay Carey, Palliative Care Unit, School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Australia. Chapter 20. Paediatric Chaplaincy and Research. The Revd Dr Daniel H. 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The wide-ranging topics cover the effects of rape, male rape, childhood sexual abuse, sex trafficking and prostitution, and sexually transmitted infections, giving best practice advice on how to offer effective and compassionate support to help survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis guide will provide an outstanding resource to support all of those who work in this field. \u003cbr\u003eIt is well written by someone who has a profound knowledge and understanding of this subject and sensitively details, real case studies,  clarity on rape, power and control, consequences and how to support. The author Sue Daniels, is credible and demonstrates a passion and commitment to making a difference in the sphere of all forms of abuse. An essential read.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Cheryl George, Consultant in Public Health\u003cbr\u003eMs. Daniels admirably disseminates good, hands-on information for professionals of any discipline whose work intersects with male and female survivors of sexual assault. This book is an excellent guide for ensuring the most therapeutic outcomes for survivors, and not doing the further harms that have sometimes been the product of ignorance. -- Louise McOrmond-Plummer, Intimate partner sexual violence author and specialist, Australia\u003cbr\u003eI think Sue has done a great service producing this well researched book on such a grim subject. She describes the many forms of abusive behaviour and the symptoms they produce with great clarity and compassion.  It will help many who struggle to heal the tortured souls of victims. -- Ivan Tyrrell, Director of Human Givens College and co-author of Human Givens: A new approach to emotional Health and Clear Thinking\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. The Traumatic Effects of Rape and Sexual Violence. 2. Male Rape, Sexual Assault and Violence. 3. (DFSA) Drug Facilitated Sexual assault. 4. Childhood Sexual Abuse, Sibling Sexual Abusive Behaviour and Grooming and Conditioning Behaviours. 5. Internet Child Pornography and Pseudo Paedophilia. 6. Child Sex Trafficking and Prostitution. 7. (STIs) Sexually Transmitted Infections. 8. (FME) Forensic Medical Examination. 9. Rape and the Law. 10. Sex Offender Patterns of Behaviour and Sex Offenders Register. 11. Reflective Case Histories. 12. Working with Victims and the Aftermath and The Benefit of Intervention.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345348439,"sku":"9781785921117","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921117.jpg?v=1722287597"},{"product_id":"a-christian-theology-of-chaplaincy-9781785920905","title":"A Christian Theology of Chaplaincy","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChaplaincy is a rapidly growing ministry, but one that has been the centre of little theological discussion. Focusing on understanding what chaplaincy is and how it is exercised in different contexts, this book intends to support the work of chaplains by providing a theological examination of their ministry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chapters in this book discuss how the work of chaplains outside the structures of the Church and yet frequently carried out by ministers authorized by the Church relates to some of the key questions of how the Church understands itself in relation to the world (i.e. institutions and structures that are not part of the church), whether or not the chaplains should engage in converting non-Christians to Christianity, and how chaplaincy is carried out both from within Christianity and in a multi-faith environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book explores the role of chaplains and the benefits of chaplaincy as a form of ministry as well as an examination of the personal characteristics and disposition best suited to serving as a chaplain. \u003ci\u003eChaplaincy and Christian Theology \u003c\/i\u003econsiders the nature of chaplaincy in public spaces and the implications of Christian theology within this ministry. Essential reading for chaplains, students of theology, and anyone involved in Christian ministry and Christian theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis excellent and varied collection of essays confirms chaplaincy studies' place at the vanguard of practical and public theology. In affirming the mission of God as beginning in the world beyond the church, it challenges us, in turn, to become a more worldly church through the practices of discernment, participation and witness. -- Elaine Graham, Grosvenor Professor of Practical Theology, University of Chester\u003cbr\u003eWith the massive changes going on currently in the Public Sector, Churches, along with our colleagues in the Voluntary Sector, are being looked to as partners in ways we have not known for decades.  In Chaplaincy we have models to help us do this effectively but all too often a lack of theological reflection on its guiding principles has left us diminished. These essays help to fill that gap and I warmly commend them. -- The Rt Revd Colin Fletcher, Bishop of Dorchester\u003cbr\u003eThis book offers helpful ideas, models, images, and experiences to think with, and it has the capacity to inspire ministries of meaning and practical action in diverse settings of our complex society. -- David F. Ford, OBE Regius, Professor of Divinity Emeritus, University of Cambridge\u003cbr\u003eThis book will be of interest to chaplains who want to explore or deepen their theological understanding of chaplaincy and offers some useful material to discuss and debate in and across teams to tease out different understandings.  Having an edited book offers a range of perspectives and understanding of the discipline of chaplaincy which will enrich the sector and make a significant contribution to the growing literature in the field. -- Sally Nash, Director Midlands Institute for Children, Youth and Mission, Nottingham, UK. * International Journal of Children’s Spirituality *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Martin Seeley. Introduction: The Age of Chaplaincy? The Revd Dr John Caperon, Editor. 1. A Theology of The World, The Revd Canon Dr Andrew Todd, Editor. 2. 21st Century Chaplaincy: Finding the Church in the Post-Secular, The Revd Canon Dr James Walters, Editor. 3. 'All Faiths and None'? Theological Issues in Multifaith Chaplaincy, Revd Dr Rowan Clare Williams, Anglican Chaplain, University of York. 4. Theology and Models of Chaplaincy, Ben Ryan, Theos Think Tank. 5. Embedding Chaplaincy: Integrity and Presence, The Revd Canon Dr Margaret Whipp, Lead Chaplain, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 6. Chaplaincy and Traditional Church Structures, John Caperon. 7. Chaplaincy and Evangelism, James Walters and The Revd Charlotte Bradley, Chaplain \u0026amp; Interfaith Advisor to University City London. Conclusion: An Invitation to Theology, Andrew Todd.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345381207,"sku":"9781785920905","price":24.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785920905.jpg?v=1722287597"},{"product_id":"emerging-ritual-in-secular-societies-a-transdisciplinary-conversation-9781785920837","title":"Emerging Ritual in Secular Societies: A","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe growing absence of meaningful ritual in contemporary Western societies has led to cohesive research on the history of ritualizing behaviour in different cultures. The relatively new field of ritology, which includes neuroscience, anthropology, cultural psychology, psychotherapy and even art and performance, raises questions about the significance and practice of ritual today. This book is the first of its kind to discuss the importance of secular rituals for cultural and personal growth. Using a transdisciplinary approach, a range of contributors provide an authoritative account of the science and history of rituals and their role in creating healthy societies in the modern age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely addition to the scholarship of sociology and culture, and indeed, to sociology of religion as well. Often overlooked by those who equate ritual with religion, the authors of this book provide rich descriptions of how secular rituals bind communities together and create meaning for groups and individuals. -- Sharon L. Miller, Ph.D. Director of Research, Auburn Theological Seminary, USA\u003cbr\u003eBased on instructive case studies, this book contributes very valuable insights on the importance and functions of non-religious rituals within secularized pluralistic societies in order to create individual meaning in life and establish social cohesion in heterogeneous contexts. -- Professor Dr. René Gründer, Sociologist, Germany\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e constitutes an important contribution to the burgeoning field of Ritual Studies. The essays featured in this edited volume, written by leading anthropologists, psychologists, and sociologists, as well as ritual professionals, present a unique vantage point that combines both academic and practical concerns. Focusing on contemporary secular rituals, \u003ci\u003eEmerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e successfully navigates between ritual theory and practice, offering answers to such issues as the role of ritual in modern life and the mechanisms involved in constructing new rituals to celebrate life events in a non-religious context. For far too long, modern scholars of ritual have ignored the perspectives of living ritualists in favor of developing theoretical frameworks that analyzed ritual from a supposed perspective of scientific cognitive distance. Following in the footsteps of contemporary ritologists such as Ronald Grimes, this volume aims to rectify this situation by offering a transdisciplinary exploration of ritual presented by experienced professionals involved in the creation and practice of new forms of ritual activity. This well-written and informative work will be of strong interest to scholars and students of ritual alike. -- Ori Tavor, Lecturer in Chinese Studies, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, University of Pennsylvania, USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e is a rich collection of essays, case studies, and interviews that help us understand how people make meaning, mark life transitions, and construct spiritual journeys without the benefit of religious institutions. It contributes not only to our knowledge of ritual practices and secularization, but also to our appreciation of the multiple ways people employ their imaginations to connect with the mystery of grace and the power of human community. -- The Rev. Dr. Deborah Kapp, Edward F. and Phyllis K. Campbell Professor of Urban Ministry, McCormick Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003eThis fine volume shines a much-needed light on the growing field of secular ritual, and its breadth and depth offer rich insights for scholars and practitioners alike. It's a wonderful contribution to the important conversation about finding meaning and connection in an ever-more complex world. -- Sarah Kerr, PhD. Death Doula \u0026amp; Ritual Practitioner, Soul Passages, Canada\u003cbr\u003eThis book is indeed a transdisciplinary conversation on how ritual supports society in its primary role. The writers remind us that throughout the history of civilisation we have used ritual to deal with potentially traumatic events. As a therapist I particularly appreciate how Robert Scaer relates ritual to the neurophysiology of trauma. In trauma therapy our first challenge is helping people feel safe so they can self-regulate. Matthieu Smyth considers ritual a privileged means for group self-regulation through attachment and emotional attunement. Michael Picucci contributes outstanding resources for the use of ritual in clinical practice as well as in intimate relationships. The case studies and research demonstrate the importance of respecting ritual timing, interpersonal resonance and our own biological rhythms. Integrating all of these aspects in one book was a stroke of genius! -- Sonia Gomes, PhD in Clinical Psychology, International SE Advanced Faculty of the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute, USA. Creator of SOMA (Embodiment - Touch \u0026amp; Movement in Somatic Experiencing) in Brazil and USA\u003cbr\u003eAs an artist I'm drawn to secular ritual - those events where we 'make meaning' with each other outside of (though perhaps borrowing from) traditions. We dearly need guidance in this moment, as traditions harden into entrenched divisions. This book on contemporary ritual encourages us to rethink what it is that unites us, what deserves to be celebrated, and how to reinvent rituals to bridge our differences -- Suzanne Lacy, Ph.D. Artist, Professor, Roski School of Art and Design, University of Southern California\u003cbr\u003eThrough ritual we can experience stability and safety. As we 'do something' to mark an occasion, we connect with other people and something beyond ourselves. Those with complex trauma suffer greatly from loss of equilibrium and connection with others.\u003ci\u003e Emerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e opens the way to treating emotional responses to trauma by ritualising transitions and celebrating life. This is effective when, as Jeltje Gordon-Lennox writes, ritual is a body-based, rather than a cognitive experience. -- Dagmar Härle, Master of Psychotraumatology (University of Zurich); Practitioner of Somatic Experience, TCTSY-Facilitator (Traumacenter Traumasensitive Yoga)\u003cbr\u003eA well-researched book, with engaging dialogue on emerging ritual through the human sciences, art and life experiences, which leaves the door open for intelligent discussion. This is more than an academic book, it's a well-intended and clear-sighted discussion. I believe this book will benefit any reader and is an absolute must for many years to come. -- Cécile Wesolowski, www.cecilewesolowski.com\u003cbr\u003eThis creative enlightening book is rich in perspectives. It conveys a deep understanding of the value and meaning of rituals and incorporates many moving and powerful examples. It will appeal to anthropologists and psychotherapists, celebrants and faith leaders and individuals looking to express themselves at significant moments in their lives. It has the potential to spark ideas and give depth to people's experience. -- Dr Sharon Pettle, Consultant Clinical Psychologist \u0026amp; Systemic Psychotherapist, UK\u003cbr\u003eWhy do citizens of secular societies continue to ritualize? Contributors to this provocative volume answer with a focus on how we are actually doing it, documenting the immense creativity with which people craft and enact new rituals to celebrate unions, mark life transitions, say goodbye, heal, reconcile and remember, but also to experience the world afresh. -- Jane K. Cowan Ph.D. Professor of Anthropology, University of Sussex, UK\u003cbr\u003eA delightful exploration of meaning-making beyond the frontal cortex.  This fascinating book describes secular ritual as \"multi-media packages\" of \"human technology\" for making meaning through sound, touch, smell, taste, color, shape, and motion. A sensual map for times of transition. -- Lisa Schirch, Ph.D. author of 'Ritual and Symbol in Peacebuilding' and Research Professor at Eastern Mennonite University, Virginia, USA\u003cbr\u003eRitual has been an overlooked asset to the healing of trauma and to restoring broken connections. The diverse contributors to this volume make this a widespread and accessible work for all those interested in ritual and social trauma. -- Peter A Levine  Author of Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma and Trauma and Memory\u003cbr\u003eDemonstrating the need for a more inclusive ritual grammar, \u003ci\u003eEmerging Ritual in Secular Societies\u003c\/i\u003e meets the demands of a changing world. The variety of discussions in this book contribute generously to the bricolage that is the secular ritualist's toolbox. It is a highly useful methodology for practitioners.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e -- Nina Faartoft, Head of Ceremonies, Danish Humanist Society, anthropologist and funeral celebrant\u003cbr\u003eThis volume offers a much-needed roadmap for exploring a new territory: that of making sense of life through secular ritual, both in public and in private spaces. It offers foundational chapters and a number of useful case studies. It is a major contribution to the field of ritual studies and will be highly helpful to both scholars and practitioners. -- Peter Nissen, Professor of Spirituality Studies, Radboud University, Nijmegen, The Netherlands\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eList of Illustrations. Credits. Notes on Contributors. Introduction. Jeltje Gordon-Lennox, Ashoka Association, Geneva, CH. Part I THE ORIGINS OF RITUAL. 1. The Art of Ritual and the Ritual of Art. Ellen Dissanayake. 2. Human Rituals and Ethology: A Scholar's Journey. Matthieu Smyth, Ritual Anthropologist, University of Strasbourg. 3. The Neurophysiology of Ritual and Trauma: Cultural Implications. Robert C. Scaer, Neurologist, Psychologist, Colorado, USA. Part II - SENSEMAKING IN LIFE EVENTS. 4. The Rhyme and Reason of Ritualmaking. Jeltje Gordon-Lennox. 5. Case Study: A Nordic Rite of Passage Come of Age. Jeltje Gordon-Lennox with Lene Mürer, Siri Sandberg and Inger-Johanne Slaatta (Norwegian Humanist Assocation), Marie Louise Petersen (Danish Humanist Society), Bjarni Jonsson (Icelandic Ethical Humanist Association), and Tuomas Rutanen (Finnish Prometheus Camps Association). 6. Multicultural Wedding Ceremonies: Venturing into the World of Diversity. Andrés Allemand Smaller, Journalist, Geneva, CH. 7. Case Study: A Funeral Ceremony for a Violinist. Christine Behrend, Celebrant, Pully, CH. 8. Case Study: A Memorial and a Wedding Rolled into one Humanist Ceremony. Isabel Russo, Head of Ceremonies at British Humanist Association, London, UK. 9. Part III RITUALIZING IN INTIMATE SPACES. 9. Ritual - A Resource for Health and Transformation in the Twenty-first Century. Michael Picucci, PhD., New York City, USA. 10. Sensing the Dead: The Role of Embodiment, the Senses and Material Objects in the Ritualization of Mourning. Joanna Wojtkowiak, PhD., Cultural Psychologist, University of Humanistic Studies, Utrecht, NL. 11. Food and Ritual. Lindy Mechefske, Journalist, Ontario, CAN. Part IV RITUALIZING IN PUBLIC PLACES. 12. Commemorative Ritual and the Power of Place. Irene Stengs, PhD, Cultural Anthropologist, Amsterdam, NL. 13. New Ritual Society: Consumerist Revolution and the Rediscovery of Ritual. Gianpiero Vincenzo, Accademia di Belle Arti di Catania, Italy. 14. Ritual and Contemporary Art. Jacqueline Millner, Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney, AUS. 15. Interview: Ritual Artist Ida van der Lee. 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Everyone who reads it will learn something new about how best to assess - and help - children and their families. -- Dr David Wilkins, Assistant Director \/ Cyfarwyddwr Cynorthwyol, Senior Lecturer in Social Work \/ Uwch Ddarlithydd mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol CASCADE Research Centre \/ CASCADE Canolfan Ymchwil\u003cbr\u003eThe ASYE's are using it and as I walk around the teams I see it on their desks! Please pass this on to colleagues, it's such a comprehensive book and extremely helpful. I have quoted parts of it in some recent practice guidance. -- Shelley Caldwell, PSW, North Somerset Council\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Introduction - Jan Horwath, University Of Sheffield, And Dendy Platt, University Of Bristol; 2. The Assessment Task - Jan Horwath; 3. The Assessment Process: Gathering Information - Jan Horwath; 4. 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Assessing Possible Child Sexual Exploitation And On-Line Abuse - Emilie Smeaton, Paradigm Research, York; 22. Assessing The Needs Of Asylum Seeking And Trafficked Children - Emma Palmer, University Of Lancaster; 23. Assessing The Needs Of Young People Who Sexually Abuse - Simon Hackett, University Of Durham; 24. Assessments Involving Young People With Complex Needs - Ruth Marchant; 25. Assessing The Needs Of Young Carers - Katherine Bishop, Research In Practice, Sheffield; 26. Identifying The Needs Of Young People Leaving Care - Emily Munro, University Of Bedfordshire; 27. Pre-Birth Assessments - Jane Barlow, University Of Warwick; 28. The Impact Of Poverty On Vulnerable Children And Families - Dave Backwith, Anglia Ruskin University; 29. Family And Community Support Needs For Vulnerable Families - Dave Backwith; 30. Working With Cultural \u0026amp; Religious Diversity - Claudia Bernard, Goldsmiths, University Of London; Contributor Bios; Index","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345479511,"sku":"9781785921162","price":31.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921162.jpg?v=1722287598"},{"product_id":"unclouded-by-longing-meditations-on-autism-and-being-present-in-an-overwhelming-world-9781785921223","title":"Unclouded by Longing: Meditations on Autism and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTruth waits for eyes unclouded by longing.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLao-Tzu (poet and philosopher)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this collection of short, contemplative, enlightening reflections, spiritual teacher and Quaker Christopher Goodchild, inspired by his own experiences, guides you through his spiritual and philosophical journey to his truest and most peaceful self. 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The World As A Stage.  5. The Sorrowful Price Of Freedom.  6. The Second Arrow.  7. The Heart As A Lonely Hunter. 8. To Love What Is. 9. The Light Behind The Watcher.  10. Allowing Your Body To Speak Its Mind.  11. Life As A Painful Gift. 12. The Light Dressed Up As 'Self' And 'Other'. 13. What Desire Are You Using To Give Up Desire?  14. 'Being' In Uncertainty. 15. Dancing With Fear. 16. Whisper \"Yes\".   17. Waiting In The Light. 18. Quaker Meeting For Worship. 19. Autism As A Flower. 20. The Mystery Of Prayer. 21. Divine Play Of Father And Son. 22. Coming Home To 'Being'. 23. The Quaker Way. 24. Entrusting Yourself To The Waves. 25. The Shadowlands. 26. The Infinite Sky Within. 27. Autism And Spirituality. 28. Eating Poppies With The Dead. 29. The Ocean And The Waves. 30. The Mountain Of Truth. 31. What Is It You Truly Long For? 32. The Gift Of Not Knowing. 33. A Doorway Into Truth.34. 'Being' En Route. 35. A Wounded Tree Still Blossoms. 36. The Sacred Heart Of Jesus. 37. 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The End Of Words.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345577815,"sku":"9781785921223","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921223.jpg?v=1722287599"},{"product_id":"foundations-for-attachment-training-resource-the-six-session-programme-for-parents-of-traumatized-children-9781785921186","title":"Foundations for Attachment Training Resource: The","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFoundations for Attachment Training Resource\u003c\/i\u003e is a six-session programme to help parents and carers to nurture attachments with their child. It is designed specifically for those caring for children whose capacity to emotionally connect has been compromised as a result of attachment problems, trauma, and loss or separation. 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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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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":"what-to-do-about-smearing-a-practical-guide-for-parents-and-caregivers-of-people-with-autism-developmental-and-intellectual-disabilities-9781785921308","title":"What to Do about Smearing: A Practical Guide for","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing the often hidden, yet not uncommon, behaviour of faecal smearing among children and adults with autism and developmental and intellectual disabilities, this practical handbook shows how to tackle this often embarrassing and difficult issue in a positive way.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInforming parents and caregivers of the many causes of smearing, the author offers tried-and-tested, everyday approaches for managing this behaviour. This supportive guidebook includes down-to-earth advice, helpful picture narratives, examples of how to prepare and use diary sheets for behaviour analysis, and practical exercises that can be carried out at home. There is also advice on what to do if a child ingests faeces, and dealing with persistent or recurring smearing. With a focus on positive low-arousal responses and featuring the voices of parents who have experience of their child's smearing, families will feel supported and confident in identifying the causes of smearing, and be able to choose and carry out appropriate preventative approaches. This will also be a useful resource for professionals who encounter smearing behaviour, including social workers and SEN and teaching staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book will help with understanding a condition that is distressing and challenging for both carers and professionals. It explores the underlying causes and gives practical approaches for help.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmearing is a topic that is rarely addressed, and this book will help to promote discussion and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Eve Fleming, Community Paediatrician\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. What is smearing? 2. Causes of smearing. 3. How to manage smearing. 4. Eating faeces. 5. Recurrence of smearing and\/or ingesting faeces. Appendices. 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You are not alone on this journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is becoming clearer that the treatment ethos that is most helpful for recovery from an eating disorder is one that includes a collaborative approach to care. This book is a wonderful compendium of resources that can be used as tools for the individual and the support team to work with a joint understanding. With helpful descriptions of the wide, eclectic variety of strategies that can be useful in fostering change, this book provides a diverse resource that can be shared in a collaborative way by patients, carers and professionals. -- Professor Janet Treasure OBE, PhD, FRCP, FRCPsych, Professor of Psychiatry at University College London and Director of the Eating Disorder Unit at the Institute of Psychiatry, King’s College London, and at the South London Maudsley Hospital NHS Trust\u003cbr\u003eThe topics and self study activities outlined in this book were invaluable in my understanding of myself, my relationship with food, and the real meaning behind my eating disorder. It was a fundamental tool to my recovery. It helped me to see my eating disorder from a different angle and gave me and my family new strategies to overcome it and to see it for what it really was. -- Sarah Sims, eating disorder survivor\u003cbr\u003eThe\u003ci\u003e Eating Disorder Recovery Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e successfully draws on existing evidence and best practice whilst interweaving the ideas and encouragement of those who have walked the difficult path of recovery before. Offering hope, guidance and a wide range of structured activities, this book will prove a fantastic tool both for people recovering from an eating disorder and those working hard to support them. -- Dr Pooky Knightsmith, Child \u0026amp; Adolescent Mental Health Specialist, and Author of Self-Harm and Eating Disorders in Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe handbook is a comprehensive and practical tool to help not just the individual suffering with an eating disorder, but also families wanting to offer support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe destructive nature of the illness frequently pulls families apart. \"How did we get to this point?\" is a question frequently asked. The sections and the practical ideas in the handbook address the complexity of the illness and enable parents\/family members\/ carers to gain a better understanding of what having an eating disorder feels like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt provides the platform for honest communication and trust to be built\/rebuilt and nurtured. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe all make mistakes, despite the best intentions, and there is no point anyone blaming themselves or regretting past decisions. That is wasted time and energy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstead, the handbook provides the opportunity to reflect in a non-judgemental way and move forward together to challenge the eating disorder.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Anonymous parent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword. Endorsements. About the Authors. About This Handbook. 1. Understanding Eating Disorders. 1.1. Hidden Meanings of an Eating Disorder. 1.2. Motivations for an Eating Disorder. 1.3. Eating Disorder Assessment and Evaluation Forms. 2. Eating Disorder Comorbidities. 2.1. Eating Disorders and Obsessive Behaviours. 2.2. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. 2.3. Ritualistic Behaviours. 2.4. Discussing Depression. 3. Identity and Eating Disorders. 3.1. Personal Identity. 3.2. Who Am I?. 3.3. Understanding Your Personality. 3.4. Feeling Worthy. 3.5. Accepting Yourself. 3.6 Assertiveness. 3.7. The Inner Child. 3.8. Challenging Body Image Distortion. 3.9. Enhancing a Positive Body Image. 4. Cognitions (Thoughts) and Eating Disorders. 4.1. Unhelpful Thinking Styles. 4.2. From Black and White Thinking to Living in Colour. 4.3. Twenty Questions to Challenge Negative Thoughts. 4.4. Positive Self-Talk. 4.5. Challenging My Eating Disorder Belief System. 5. Social Aspects of Eating Disorders. 5.1. Eating Disorders and Relationships. 5.2. Plot Your Close Relationships. 5.3. Family Roles. 5.4. Eating Disorders in the Workplace. 5.5. 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Dietary Help for Food Addictions and Comfort Binge Eating. 9.5. Recognising Hunger. 9.6. Mindful Eating. 9.7. Exercise Balance. 9.8. Coming off Laxatives. 10. Maintaining Recovery. 10.1. Self-Sabotage. 10.2. Damage Limitation. 10.3. Relapse Prevention. 10.4. Aiding Recovery. 10.5. Inspirational Mentors. 11. Looking to the Future - Beyond Eating Disorders. 11.1. Motivation and Future Goals. 11.2. Hopes and Dreams. 11.3. New Ambitions. 11.4. Recovery Checklist. Appendices. Appendix A. Appendix B. Appendix C. Appendix D. Appendix E. 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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. 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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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Here for the first time, writing teacher Barbara Turner-Vesselago shares in print the method by which, for almost 30 years, she has helped hundreds of writers to publish fiction, memoir, non-fiction and poetry worldwide. By means of five simple precepts, she leads the writer step by step into real trust in writing through the art of Freefall: invoking the courage to fall without a parachute into the words as they come. This book can be used for inspiration, as a reference, or as a sustained, twelve-month course in writing. It will help all writers to connect with their deepest intention in writing, and to write with greater authority and grace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book has something most instruction completely misses: a practical set of exercises and explanations to help with the imaginative act of original composition. It will be useful for beginners, superb for writers in the middle of their training and an absolute lifesaver for pros who have lost their nerve. I shall recommend it to all  my students and many of my friends. -- Mimi Thebo, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing, Bath Spa University\u003cbr\u003eHere is a book that charts new territory, inviting the writer to fall with confidence into the ether of the creative self in order to write with skill and authenticity. -- Louise Green, Editor, Lapidus Journal\u003cbr\u003eRead this book whether you want to be a professional writer or more likely, someone - basically all of us - who needs to find and hear their own voice - and let it flow - so that your life will also flow. -- Richard Moss, Author of The Mandala of Being and Inside-Out Healing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction. 1. Finding the Way. 2. How to Support Yourself as a Writer. 3. The Five Precepts. 4. Let One Thing Lead to Another. 5. Dropping In, with Sensuous Detail. 6. Finding Where the Energy Is. 7. Life, Writing, and te Ten-Year Rule. 8. The Dragons at the Gate. 9. A Writer's Discipline. 10. A Poet's Way of Mind. 11. Letting Go; Sinking In. 12. Dialogue. 13. Opening Out. 14. Freefalling with Intention. Notes.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345807191,"sku":"9781785921711","price":19.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921711.jpg?v=1722287600"},{"product_id":"all-birds-have-anxiety-9781785921827","title":"All Birds Have Anxiety","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife as a bird can be stressful! From worrying about airplanes, windows, and getting enough worms to eat, it is clear that birds can be anxious beings. Through a light-touch, quizzical depiction of bird behaviour, \u003ci\u003eAll Birds Have Anxiety \u003c\/i\u003euses colourful images and astute explanations to explore with gentle humour what it means to live with anxiety day-to-day, and how to begin to deal with it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing the style of the best-selling All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome and All Dogs Have ADHD, wonderful colour photographs express the complex and difficult ideas related to anxiety disorder in an easy-to-understand way. This simple yet profound book validates the deeper everyday experiences of anxiety, provides an empathic understanding of the many symptoms associated with anxiety, and offers compassionate suggestions for change. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe combination of understanding and gentle humour make this the ideal introduction to anxiety disorder for those diagnosed with this condition, their family and friends and those generally interested in understanding anxiety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhilst anxiety is a normal and universally experienced emotion, problems with anxiety are becoming increasingly common in children. Anxiety affects many aspects of children's functioning. Children who experience excessive anxiety find it more difficult to learn, and they feel uncomfortable socially. Anxiety can take the fun out of childhood. In the book, \u003ci\u003eAll \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds Have Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e Kathy Hoopmann creatively communicates in a developmentally appropriate way information about anxiety, how it affects people and most importantly what can be done to manage it. Using beautiful pictures and carefully crafted words, \u003ci\u003eAll \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eBirds Have Anxiety\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent book that will enable adults to discuss anxiety with children and together develop better strategies to cope with this difficult emotion. -- Associate Professor James Scott, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at the University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research\u003cbr\u003eWith their mix of words and pictures Kathy Hoopmann's books have always put a smile on my face even as they've explained complex and sometimes scary issues in terms any child can understand.  All Cat's Have Asperger's made autism relatable to thousands of children.  Her new book on anxiety promises to do the same for a much more common condition that all of us know, and many of us live with. -- John Elder Robison, NY Times Bestselling author, Look Me in the Eye and Switched On; Neurodiversity Scholar, The College of William \u0026amp; Mary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKathy's wonderful book is a powerful educational resource for parents and teachers alike. This book normalises the experience of anxiety, it explains how worry happens and how it affects us, but it also gives hope on how to overcome worry, stress, and fear. It helps children and adults overcome self-doubt and life challenges. The beautiful images are carefully selected, displaying common emotions amongst all living beings.\u003cbr\u003eI strongly recommend this fun book to children of all ages, educators and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e -- Dr Paula Barrett, International Author of the Friends Resilience Programs, www.friendsresilience.org\u003cbr\u003eOnce again, I am in awe of Kathy's ability to make the seemingly complicated, simple and accessible for all. Anxiety runs deep in our society - sometimes emerging as a pattern, and impacting on a negative way in our classrooms, home places and work places. 'All Birds Have Anxiety' is a wonderfully engaging resource that reminds us how to recognise the symptoms of anxiety in ourselves and others. She provides practical advice on how to acknowledge and deal with this emotion effectively. Not only will this book benefit the children that access it, but so too will it remind the adults in their lives of effective strategies that we can employ for ourselves and model for the children in our care. I will be recommending this resource as part of an intervention strategy to be implemented by parents, teachers and therapists of children that are facing challenges in managing anxiety. So too will I recommend it for use as part of a pro-active approach to promoting and maintaining positive mental health in our schools. -- Gráinne Boyle, Educational Psychologist and Director of The Innovation Hub, Dubai\u003cbr\u003eBuilding on \u003ci\u003eAll Cats Have Asperger Syndrome \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAll Dogs Have ADHD\u003c\/i\u003e, Hoopmann uses stock photographs of dozens of birds to convey aspects of life with anxiety. The project relies heavily on anthropomorphism-namely reading worry, frustration, and fear in the faces and body language of eagles, penguins, and other birds, none of which are identified. 'When stress builds up, anything can set off anxiety, such as: a change of plan, something new, a comment, a thought. Stuff,' writes Hoopmann beside an image of a horned owl, its wide, orange eyes meant to signal extreme alarm. The text and images are well paired, but 50 pages of stressed-and-depressed-looking birds and their 'symptoms' ('Wide-awake thoughts churn in our minds') is a lot to wade through before Hoopmann begins to suggest ways to combat anxiety in the final third of the book. Ages 4-up. \u003ci\u003e(Mar.)\u003c\/i\u003e -- Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003eK-Gr 3-Hoopmann explores the complicated subject of anxiety, including many of its causes and symptoms and different coping mechanisms, in this compact, accessible title. The book is composed of colorful and often humorous photographs of various types of birds, accompanied by simple sentences about day-to-day life with anxiety. For example, a page about feeling nervous in crowds is paired with an image of a large colony of penguins. This lighthearted approach helps make a complex topic child-friendly and easy to understand. Readers are provided with an overview of the daily feelings and challenges associated with apprehension. Suggested solutions are also presented. Hoopmann encourages readers to face what scares them and see it as something that can be managed. By offering an empathetic and relatable look at anxiety, this resource can help promote mental health awareness among children and their families. \u003cb\u003eVERDICT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e A fine addition to school libraries and guidance counselor offices.\u003c\/b\u003e -- School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003eUseful for discussion on anxiety, how it manifests and different ways of dealing with it. Oh - and the pictures will make you smile a lot! -- Janet Dowling, The School Librarian\u003cbr\u003eAnxiety is a highly topical and pertinent issue, since it is being identified as a barrier to social inclusion and learning for more and more children. The book explores its complexities in an innovative way, using different types of birds to beautifully illustrate the fears that anxiety might produce, the thoughts and emotions that can arise, and crucially, what children could do that might help them to manage these more effectively. -- Helen Punter-Bruce, Special Children\u003cbr\u003eA very worried little snowy owl looks out from the cover of this exceptional picture book. In wonderfully expressive photographs and short bursts of text, we learn a lot about anxiety...Not sleeping, feeling groggy or panicky, not being able to cope with ordinary tasks - all of these are talked about in simple terms with amazing photos of birds illustrating the problems involved... This is a book that could be used by anyone from about 9 upwards (adults as well) and will provide humour as well as serious content. -- Healthy Books, healthybooks.org.uk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eN\/A","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345839959,"sku":"9781785921827","price":14.43,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785921827.jpg?v=1722287599"},{"product_id":"helping-children-develop-a-positive-relationship-with-food-a-practical-guide-for-early-years-professionals-9781785922084","title":"Helping Children Develop a Positive Relationship","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis practical guide enables those working with young children to better understand, manage and support children's relationship with food. Revealing the different ways in which children can relate to food, it gives accessible guidance and advice about how to help children to develop psychologically healthy eating habits and behaviours, and how to tackle feeding issues such as picky eating, obesity and food anxiety. Included is an easy-to-use reference section for trouble-shooting, which contains advice on how special needs such as autism can affect children's feelings about food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf we are to tackle the obesity epidemic and, more importantly, build self-esteem and body confidence, we need to start working with young people from a very early age ... Cormack provides many practical ways to provide this nurturance, offering creative solutions to eating problems in young children and embedding these solutions within the practice of early years professionals. Case studies bring the book to life, making it accessible and very user-friendly. While it is aimed at professionals, I would recommend it to parents too. -- Dr Nicola Davies, Health Psychologist, Counsellor, and Author\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive guidance that will support the personal, social and emotional development of young children ... Both early years professionals and parents would benefit from reading this book. -- Emma Bacon, Author of Rebalancing Your Relationship with Food\u003cbr\u003eJo Cormack's book \u003ci\u003eHelping Children Develop a Positive Relationship with Food\u003c\/i\u003e does just that! [It] makes caring for children easier and more satisfying, and children will eat better for it. It's a win-win. -- Jenny McGlothlin MS, CCC-SLP author of Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating\u003cbr\u003eAs a pediatric dietitian working with families on a variety of feeding issues, I am so thrilled Jo's book is now available ... I hope to see this timely resource on the desk of each child-minder, preschool and nursery teacher in the UK and beyond. -- Natalia Stasenko MS, RD, Feeding Bytes\u003cbr\u003eOnly a few books have changed the way I think and Helping Children Develop a Positive Relationship with Food is one of them... Before reading it, I honestly thought I knew what I was doing in terms of how to provide food for a child, but Jo Cormack's book has flipped my opinions upside down and enlightened me to perhaps a more sensible and positive approach. -- Special Educational Needs Resources Blog\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements. Introduction. Section One: All about a good relationship with food. 1. What is a positive relationship with food and why does it matter? 2. Self-regulation. 3. The division of responsibility model. 4. Exposure and variety. Section Two: Under pressure. 5. What is a controlling feeding style? 6. Why is being controlling unhelpful? 7. Attention and praise. 8. Who knows best? Learning to trust children. Section Three: Food and feelings. 9. Understanding emotional eating. 10. Rewarding and punishing with food. 11. How we talk about food. 12. Reflecting on your own relationship with food. Section Four: Implications for practice - fostering a positive relationship with food. 13. Structure. 14. Content. 15. Serving family style. 16. Staff training. Section Five: Your food ethos. 17. The eating environment. 18. The social side of eating. 19. Modelling. Section Six: Nutrition and healthy eating. 20. Healthy eating and the EYFS framework. 21. Fun not fear - how to teach about nutrition. 22. Your food policy. Section Seven: Working with parents. 23. Being a team. 24. Empowering without blaming. 25. Understanding eating skills. 26. All about drinking. Section Eight: What we can do away from the table. 27. The power of play. 28. Helping children engage with their food. Section Nine: A closer look at picky eating. 29. Picky eating - is there really a problem? 30. What is behind picky eating? 31. Core principles when working with picky eaters. 32. Strategies to help picky eaters. Section Ten: Special cases. 33. ARFID. 34. Allergies and intolerances. 35. ASD. 36. Sensory processing. 37. Oral motor skills. 38. Obesity. Section Eleven: A case study. Nurture Early Learning, New Zealand. Final thoughts. Resource guide. References.","brand":"Jessica Kingsley Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48868345905495,"sku":"9781785922084","price":19.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781785922084.jpg?v=1722287600"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/jessica-kingsley-publishers.oembed?page=56","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}