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Teaching Empathy and Conflict Resolution to People with Dementia: A Guide for Person-Centered Practice
by Cameron Camp Linda CampThis guide demonstrates how to employ empathy and respect when caring for older people with dementia. By addressing these virtues in the care model, the authors show how people with dementia can develop positive conflict resolution skills and the ability to self-initiate in matters concerning their own care for greater independence and wellbeing.
Parenting Strategies to Help Adopted and Fostered Children with Their Behaviour: Trauma-Informed Guidance and Action Charts
by Christine GordonOffers straightforward advice for managing common behaviours in children who are traumatized. Designed specifically for adoptive and foster parents, this guide includes visual reference charts of therapeutic parenting strategies and conversation scripts that can be used when caring for a traumatized child.
Attachment-Based Milieus for Healing Child and Adolescent Developmental Trauma: A Relational Approach for Use in Settings from Inpatient Psychiatry to Special Education Classrooms
by John StewartThis book presents an innovative relational and community based therapeutic model to ensure children's essential attachment needs are catered for in intensive mental health care.The text combines an overview of theory relating to attachment and trauma before laying out a model for working with children and adolescents in an attachment-informed way. The approach applies to a diverse range of settings - from in-patient psychiatric settings, through to schools-based programs, and provides the reader with the knowledge and guidance they need to introduce the approach in their own service. It also addresses the complexities of working with specific clinical populations, including children with ADHD, ASD, RAD and psychosis. Accessible for entry level clinical caretakers, yet sophisticated enough for clinical supervisors, this book is essential reading for professionals looking to improve the effectiveness of child and adolescent treatment programs.
Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals: A Practical Guide
by Jeltje Gordon-LennoxThe trend towards a more secular culture in Western society means that there can be greater flexibility in a wedding ceremony, but couples are often faced with the challenge of preparing a meaningful celebration outside the traditional religious framework. This hands-on, practical guide demonstrates how to approach and prepare a secular wedding ceremony that honours a couple's relationship with honest vows and rituals true to their shared values. In addition, it provides guidance on structuring a ceremony for couples that come from very different cultural or spiritual backgrounds.Includes the tools necessary for the creation of a ceremony, such as a Ritual Identity Questionnaire, checklists, and many other resources.
Mapping Faith: Theologies of Migration and Community
by David Mason Sheila Curran Ruth Padel Alison Phipps Ibrahim Mogra Faiza Omar Ric Stott Oliver Joseph Katy Radford Julie Khovacs Ivan Khovacs Hassan Rabbani Katherine Baxter Yvonne Green Tawona Sithole Rachel Godfrey Sofia Rehman Michael Nausner Robyn Ashworth-Steen Sayed Razawi Jacqueline Nicholls Aviva Dautch Pádraig Ó Tuama Harvey Kwiyani Hajra Williams Sally Style Mohamed Omar Jennifer Langer Issam Kourbaj Nazneen Ahmed Amir DarwishThis enlightening edited collection shows how migration shapes the lives of faith communities - and vice versa - through diverse prisms including diaspora, generational change, cultural conflict, conceptions of 'ministry' and artistic response. The contributors comprise writers, poets and artists from the three largest Abrahamic faiths (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and beyond. They show how issues of migration are addressed through a variety of different media such as theological debate and shared community action, poetry and art.As issues of migration are an important factor in so many political and social debates, faith communities are looking for guidance on how to deepen their theological understanding of migration. This book helps them to reflect on their own practices and experiences, learn from their own traditions and engage in dialogue with diverse communities.*All royalties from book sales will be donated to The Helen Bamber Foundation - a UK-based charity that supports people who have survived extreme physical, sexual and psychological violence.*
Crafting Meaningful Funeral Rituals: A Practical Guide
by Jeltje Gordon-LennoxFunerals are among the most important life events in Western society, and fashioning a personalized ceremony for yourself or for a loved one is often the most meaningful way to celebrate the life of the deceased. For those wanting non-religious or secular funeral ceremonies, this step-by-step guide begins by identifying what you want from the funeral and showing how you can make it happen. With sections on society's views of mortality, our need for rituals and crafting the actual ceremony, this guide provides the tools and philosophy to understand, plan and tailor a funeral for individuals. Includes all the tools necessary for the creation of a ceremony, such as a Ritual Profiles, checklists, and many other handy resources.
Turning Points in Play Therapy and the Emergence of Self: Applications of the Play Therapy Dimensions Model
by Lorri Yasenik and Ken GardnerGiving examples of how the proven Play Therapy Dimensions model can be applied in a range of clinical settings, this edited book demonstrates the benefits of it. Comprised of case studies and worked examples, fully supported by different theoretical models, this book will be of interest to play therapists and students alike.
Supporting People Living with Dementia in Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities: Key Issues and Strategies for Change
by Natalie Tobert Toby Williamson Dr Mary Tilki Dr Karan Jutlla Harjinder Kaur Tom Lam Gill Tan Padraic Garrett Dr Shibley RahmanFocusing on individual Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities such as Irish, Caribbean, South Asian, Chinese and Jewish, this accessible guide brings together key information on the impact of living with dementia in BAME communities into a single comprehensive resource for front-line staff as well as an information source for families and carers. The book sets out personal case studies and examines how to provide bespoke support and information to raise awareness and lower levels of stigma. With diagnoses among minority communities set to increase, this much-needed handbook is the perfect companion for care home workers, social workers, doctors and nurses who may lack experience in communicating with and caring for people from BAME backgrounds. It is also a valuable resource for family carers and those living with dementia.
Working with Troubled Children and Teenagers
by Jonny MatthewWorking with Troubled Children and Teenagers is an easy to understand guide packed with wisdom for anyone working with or caring for troubled children and teens.Author Jonny Matthew has decades of experience of working with young people, and offers simple but hard-won advice about how to earn the trust and respect of even the most challenging young people. It all starts with you, the adult, adopting a position of respect and patience. It's only then that children and young people will start to respond. From this starting point, Jonny provides a wealth of practical advice across a wide range of challenging topics - from the use of touch and understanding boundaries through to repairing relationships when things break down. Jonny uses case examples and stories throughout to bring his advice to life.This inspiring book is essential reading for any adult invested in improving the lives of troubled children, including youth workers, social workers, foster carers and child counsellors.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens: Skills and Exercises from ACT and CBT for Healthy Thinking
by Paula NagelThis easy-to-understand, engaging guide arms teens with healthy thinking habits and coping strategies for staying on top of their mental health. Using tried and tested therapeutic techniques, readers are given the tools to build their own personalised mental health 'workout' to boost their emotional resilience and wellbeing.Informed by the experiences of teens themselves, this friendly guide gives practical tips and strategies on how to overcome everyday stresses and ditch negative thinking 'frenemies' before they develop into more serious issues. Teens will be better equipped to recognise negative thoughts and emotions, monitor their mood and behaviour, and flex their positive thinking muscles in order to combat the mental health blips we all face sometimes.
Essentials of Dementia: Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Dementia Care
by Robert Howard Dr Shibley RahmanTo provide high quality dementia care, professionals need to be both knowledgeable about dementia and skilled in the provision of care. This book is an introductory reference guide that will help students, professionals and practitioners develop their skills and expertise to better respond to the needs of people with dementia. It sets out information and advice on essential topics, research and evidence-based practice within dementia care in a clear, sensible way. Based on the standard course structure for higher and further dementia education, this wide-ranging textbook covers topics including dementia diagnosis, person-centred care and law, ethics and safeguarding. The new go-to book for the dementia curriculum, it is an invaluable tool for anyone wishing to improve the required core skills and values needed to care for those affected by dementia.
Working with Domestic Violence and Abuse Across the Lifecourse: Understanding Good Practice
by Ravi K. Thiara and Lorraine RadfordSpanning children's and adult's services, this book explores the nature and impact of domestic abuse and violence (DVA) throughout the lifecourse. It highlights evidence-informed practice and serves as an accessible and invaluable resource for all working with and supporting those dealing with DVA.Structured around three core themes of coercive control, developmental experiences of violence and the importance of an intersectional understanding of DVA, this book highlights the need for a coordinated 'whole family' approach in safeguarding work in this area. Chapters move through different stages of life, addressing topics such as children living with domestic violence, abuse in young people's relationships, mental illness, substance use and adolescent to parent abuse. Following significant changes in this field, including the introduction of coercive control as a legal offence and the global impact of COVID on DVA cases, this is a timely and much-needed resource.
An Introduction to Autism for Adoptive and Foster Families: How to Understand and Help Your Child
by Helen Rodwell Katie HuntPractical advice and recommendations on how to parent a child with ASD for adoptive parents and foster carers. This book is split into two sections - the first details what ASD is, and the second looks at the particular issues it can cause for an adopted or fostered child. The perfect introductory guide for busy parents and carers.
Dyslexia and Spelling: Making Sense of It All
by Kelli Sandman-HurleyWritten by an authority in the dyslexia field, this is the first accessible guide to the close interplay of spelling and dyslexia. Kelli Sandman-Hurley talks the teacher or parent through why kids with dyslexia find spelling so hard, and what we can learn from the spelling mistakes in their writing samples. Introducing key terminology around morphemes (smallest unit of meaning in words) and phonemes (smallest contrastive units in language) in an accessible and clear way, Sandman-Hurley goes on to explain how we can identify, and learn from, kids' spelling miscues, and use them to further inform our teaching and instruction. Shedding much-needed light on an under-explored tool for classroom or home learning, Dyslexia and Spelling is essential reading for teachers and parents alike.
White Privilege Unmasked: How to Be Part of the Solution
by Judy RydeThis book explores how white people view cultural differences through a prism of privilege, and how this can impact personal and professional interactions. The book looks at the history of white privilege, the divisive effects it has on the world, and how organisations and individuals can practically respond to racism and white privilege.
Queer Sex: A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships
by Juno RocheFrankly discussing desire, sex and how trans people relate to their bodies and relationships, this collection of intimate interviews with leading figures from the trans and non-binary community is a call to arms for how society views gender and sexuality.
The Handbook of Art Therapy and Digital Technology
by Rachel Rahman Brian Austin Bryce Evans Shaun McNiff Christopher Belkofer Kristin Belkofer Alexander Kopytin J. Lauren Johnson Bronwen Gray Alan Young Joe Kavitski Gudrun Jones Molly K. Kometiani Jeffrey Jamerson Olena Darewych Seong-In Kim Donald Cutcher Jedediah Walls Jeff Lohrius Debra Johnson-Fuller Elizabeth Warson Martine Robson Natalie Rae CarltonDigital art therapy is a rapidly growing practice. This book gives practical guidance on using digital technology with different client groups and considers potential ethical and professional issues. A wide range of methods and media are presented, including animation, therapeutic photography and the use of apps and games.
How to Get the Most Out of Clinical Pastoral Education: A CPE Primer
by Gordon J. D.MinThis is the simple, practical introduction to getting the best results from Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). Covering how to report on, reflect on and discuss pastoral encounters, it explains how to foster better responses to patients' spiritual needs in a range of clinical settings.
The Teacher's Guide to Resolving School Bullying: Evidence-Based Strategies and Pupil-Led Interventions
by Elizabeth NassemDrawing on the author's cutting-edge research this practical book helps teachers better understand the causes of bullying, gives them confidence to resolve nuanced cases, and provides them with the tools to develop pupil-led anti-bullying campaigns. This book delves into the complex nature of bullying at school in a clear and approachable way. It helps school staff understand the student's views and experiences of bullying, and how power imbalances and systemic inequalities can contribute to bullying relationships between pupils. The author provides evidence-based interventions that suggest ways teachers can develop knowledge and skills to resolve incidents. Key to this is a new approach to pupil-led interventions which allows staff to harness pupil voices to develop effective anti-bullying strategies. Included are resources and tools to help teachers set up these advisory groups and interventions, and train others to do the same. This is essential reading for teachers looking for a comprehensive and accessible guide to tackling bullying.
Quick and Creative Art Projects for Creative Therapists with (Very) Limited Budgets
by Rachel Brandoff Angel ThompsonDo you need ideas for low budget, therapeutic art activities? This book provides all you need to create fun and engaging activities for your clients at little to no cost. Presented with simple 'how to' instructions, each art project is accompanied with guidance on suggested client populations and variations of materials and design to accommodate the limitations, budgetary and otherwise, that therapists frequently face. It also includes strategies and guidance for acquiring materials: extending a modest budget, soliciting donations, and sourcing recycled and natural tools. An easy reference guide for new and seasoned art therapists, this book helps to expand therapists' repertoire of projects and provides them with the means to execute them.
Ethical Questions in Healthcare Chaplaincy: Learning to Make Informed Decisions
by Pia MatthewsThis book dissects the ethical challenges faced by healthcare chaplains every day. Bringing together case studies, legal advice and invitations for contemplation, this book helps both professional and volunteer chaplains to reflect on their practice and provide the highest level of support to patients.
A Comprehensive Guide to Music Therapy, 2nd Edition: Theory, Clinical Practice, Research and Training
by Edited by Stine Lindahl Jacobsen, Inge Nygaard Pedersen and Lars Ole BondeMusic therapists have a rich diversity of approaches and methods, often developed with specific relevance to meet the needs of a certain client population. This updated edition reflects this diversity, and is a comprehensive guide to accessing the ideas, theory, research results and clinical outcomes that are the foundations of this field.
Create, Perform, Teach!: An Early Years Practitioner's Guide to Developing Your Creativity and Performance Skills
by Nikky SmedleyPacked with tips and simple activities, this practical guide helps early years practitioners to develop their creativity and performance skills to engage children more effectively. It includes advice on using storytelling, role play, sensory play, puppetry, nonverbal play, photography and much more.
Promoting Inclusion and Diversity in Early Years Settings: A Professional Guide to Ethnicity, Religion, Culture and Language
by Chandrika DevarakondaSupporting professionals to promote diversity and inclusion in early years settings, this book promotes awareness and understanding of the needs of children and families from diverse backgrounds, and provides the steps that practitioners can take to enhance their learning and help them reach their full potential.
Creative Arts Therapies and the LGBTQ Community: Theory and Practice
by Mark Beauregard Britton Williams Judith Luongo Julie Lipson Beth Gonzalez-Dolginko Mikella Millen Sarah Gluck Michael Kariyev Liisa Murray Olivia Cohen Ashley L. Koenig Cara Aubrey GalloThis book addresses research and theory on creative art therapies and the LGBTQ society, and offers illustrations of practical applications including self-studies, case studies and explorations of large group projects.