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This accessible resource contains therapeutic stories and guidance for adults who are supporting young people aged 1014 in foster, adoptive or kinship families. With a solution-focused approach, the stories are designed to address a range of social and emotional problems, covering topics such as bullying, eating disorders, trauma, parents' health, homophobia and racism.

Each story is accompanied by relevant context and theory, discussion points and creative activities that will stimulate the young person's problem-solving skills and imagination, empowering them to explore solutions to situations in their own lives.

Key features include:

  • 35 therapeutic stories created to help young people make sense of their experiences, illustrating empathetic responses and solutions to social and emotional difficulties.

  • Discussion points and related activities based on the author's extensive practical experience and knowledge.

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    This book contains a treasure trove of creative ideas and suggestions based on Joan’s extensive experience and knowledge of working firstly as a social worker for many years and then as a dramatherapist and play therapist, supporting adoptive, foster and kinship parents, and placing creative play, drama and storytelling at the centre of her work with children

    Clive Holmwood, Associate Professor & Dramatherapist, University of Derby



    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    Ch.1: Family tensions

    Ch 2: Trauma, abuse and neglect

    Ch. 3: The legacy of mental illness

    Ch 4: Social, emotional and mental health needs

    Ch 5: Difference and isolation

    Ch.6: Social media pressures

    Ch. 7: Practice guidelines and case examples

    Appendices: Worksheets

    Bibliography

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    A Paperback / softback by Joan E. Moore, Fran Taylor

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: 29/01/2021
      ISBN13: 9780367524371, 978-0367524371
      ISBN10: 0367524376
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      Social work Teaching of students with different educational needs

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This accessible resource contains therapeutic stories and guidance for adults who are supporting young people aged 1014 in foster, adoptive or kinship families. With a solution-focused approach, the stories are designed to address a range of social and emotional problems, covering topics such as bullying, eating disorders, trauma, parents' health, homophobia and racism.

      Each story is accompanied by relevant context and theory, discussion points and creative activities that will stimulate the young person's problem-solving skills and imagination, empowering them to explore solutions to situations in their own lives.

      Key features include:

      • 35 therapeutic stories created to help young people make sense of their experiences, illustrating empathetic responses and solutions to social and emotional difficulties.

      • Discussion points and related activities based on the author's extensive practical experience and knowledge.

      • Pra

        Trade Review

        This book contains a treasure trove of creative ideas and suggestions based on Joan’s extensive experience and knowledge of working firstly as a social worker for many years and then as a dramatherapist and play therapist, supporting adoptive, foster and kinship parents, and placing creative play, drama and storytelling at the centre of her work with children

        Clive Holmwood, Associate Professor & Dramatherapist, University of Derby



        Table of Contents

        Introduction

        Ch.1: Family tensions

        Ch 2: Trauma, abuse and neglect

        Ch. 3: The legacy of mental illness

        Ch 4: Social, emotional and mental health needs

        Ch 5: Difference and isolation

        Ch.6: Social media pressures

        Ch. 7: Practice guidelines and case examples

        Appendices: Worksheets

        Bibliography

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