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The Asperger Teen's Toolkit
by Francis MusgraveWith minimal text and fun, comic book style graphics, this is a treasure trove of information for young people with Asperger Syndrome and their carers. Exploring the science of how the human mind works, it gives handy tips on how to cope with all elements of the adult world, including responsibilities, health, sex and relationships.
A Guide to Programs for Parenting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities or Developmental Disabilities: Evidence-Based Guidance for Professionals
by Katelyn M. Guastaferro John R. LutzkerThis book provides a comprehensive outline of the major parent training programs for parents of children with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), including Autism Spectrum Disorder.Parents or primary caregivers spend the most time with a child, and training them in behaviour management and intervention strategies is critical to improving a child's behaviour, to helping them to learn new skills, and to reduce parental stress. Authored by eminent specialists in the field and written for researchers and clinicians supporting or treating families, each chapter focuses on one of the key evidence-based parent training programs - from Incredible Years® and Positive Family Intervention through to Pivotal Response Treatment and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Each chapter provides a breakdown that features an introduction to the model, evidence for the model, a full description of the model, a discussion of implementation and dissemination efforts, and concluding comments. Grounded in research, this definitive overview provides the evidence and guidance required for anyone considering investing in or running a parenting program.
Freefall into Fiction: Finding Form
by Barbara Turner-VesselagoBarbara Turner-Vesselago's first book, Writing Without a Parachute, showed writers how to fall in love with writing. This new book builds on this experience and encourages writers to pursue their work with intention and without inhibition.Freefall into Fiction: Finding Form is designed to help writers, step-by-step, to create publishable short stories, novels and memoirs by finding their own unique balance between the exploration offered by Freefall Writing and the requirements of each particular genre. This book penetrates deep inside the writing process where that balancing act takes place.
Writing Without a Parachute: The Art of Freefall
by Barbara Turner-VesselagoWriting Without a Parachute: The Art of Freefall shows both beginning and experienced writers how to get the thinking mind to step aside, so that writing becomes truly creative - a vulnerable and open-hearted engagement with the moment. 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.
Observing and Developing Schematic Behaviour in Young Children: A Professional's Guide for Supporting Children's Learning, Play and Development
by Tamsin GrimmerMaking schemas understandable to those working with or looking after young children, this book describes schematic behaviours with case studies and provides ideas of how to use this information to extend children's learning and development.
Using Picture Books to Enhance Children's Social and Emotional Literacy: Creative Activities and Programs for Parents and Professionals
by Susan ElswickThis books will embed social-emotional literacy and training components in to the home and school environment. It provides parents and teachers with applicable children's literature that can be used to teach emotional literacy through bibliotherapy and interactive activities.
Coming Home to Story: Storytelling Beyond Happily Ever After
by Geoff MeadComing Home to Story tells of the magic of stories and storytelling, and of their power to liberate the human spirit. Through traditional tales and his own experiences, Geoff Mead demonstrates how stories illuminate our lives.
Complicated Grief, Attachment, and Art Therapy: Theory, Treatment, and 14 Ready-to-Use Protocols
by Karen Gibbons Anne Briggs Ariel Argueso Dana George Trottier Danielle Klingensmith Dina Schapiro Divya Sunil Gulati Juliana Thrall Julie Day Kateleen Foy Kelsey Dugan Kimberly Bush Laurel Larson Lauren D. Smith Marie Caruso-Teresi Marisa Zarczynski Maya Hormadaly Melissa Meade Romona Mukherjee Sarah Vollmann Sarah Yazdian Susan LeopoldWith 15 ready-to-use protocols, this book explains the theory and practice of art therapy approaches to grief and features client case studies and art therapists' own experiences. Methods, procedures and a discussion of themes are organised in an instructional manner for ease of replication in a wide variety of clinical settings.
The Recovery Letters: Addressed to People Experiencing Depression
by Tom CouserAn anthology of inspirational, heartfelt letters written by people who have recovered or are recovering from depression and addressed to those who are currently affected by it with additional resources for recovery.
Building Continuing Bonds for Grieving and Bereaved Children: A Guide for Counsellors and Practitioners
by Brenda MallonThe importance of open discussion and storytelling in a time of loss is emphasised in this practical guide for professionals working with bereaved children. Designed for practitioners to help children engage with memories and narratives, this book includes personal accounts with young children, case studies, further reading and online resources.
Learning to Live Well Together: Case Studies in Interfaith Diversity
by Riaz Ravat Revd. Tom WilsonShows how to overcome intolerance and promote positive interactions in multi-faith societies. With real examples from case studies, this book demonstrates how to address the frictions that may arise for harmonious living among multi-faith communities and better relations between the members of the public and people who run community services.
Innovative Therapeutic Life Story Work: Developing Trauma-Informed Practice for Working with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
by Amanda Jones Anna Fasolo Anna-Elizabeth Mattiuzzo Del Aulich Elise Saunders Joan Moore Kathy Crouch Kendra Morris-Jacobson Margarida Marques Marni Otway Melissa Stokes Nadine Jay Paula Price Rebecca Wild Shoko Tokunaga Soula Kontomichalos Goedele A.M. Clerck Natalia O’Keefe Maria Barros Jodie Park Sebastian LaSpinaThis book explores different ways of carrying out life story work, a method which helps traumatized children question and resolve issues from their past. Using the experience of practitioners based in a range of settings, it provides a useful overview of the latest developments in the field.
Stories of the Great Turning
by Peter Reason & Melanie NewmanThis book tells stories of how ordinary people in their everyday lives have responded to the challenges of living more sustainably. In these difficult times, we need stories that engage, enchant and inspire. Most of all, we need stories of practical changes, of community action, of changing hearts and minds.This is a book that takes the question, "What can I do?" and sets out to find some answers using one of our species' most vital skills: the ability to tell stories in which to spread knowledge, ideas, inspiration and hope.Read about the transformation of wasteland and the installation of water power, stories about reducing consumption and creating sustainable business, stories from people changing how they live their lives and the inner transformations this demands.
Adaptive Interaction and Dementia: How to Communicate without Speech
by Arlene Astell Maggie EllisEffective communication with people with dementia is imperative to good relationships with professional caregivers and family members. This book offers a person-centred approach to assessing the communication skills of people with dementia who are unable to speak, and presents evidence-based methods for effective non-verbal communication.
Self-fulfilment with Dyslexia: A Blueprint for Success
by Margaret MalpasMargaret Malpas and other high achievers such as Anna Devin and Lord Addington explain their ten-step recipe to matching dyslexia with success. Learn how to foster your creativity, passion, verbal influencing skills and more, making the most of your own traits and skills to unlock your full potential.
God-Curious: Exploring Eternal Questions
by Stephen CherryWhy study theology? Getting to the heart of this question, Stephen Cherry demonstrates the appeal of exploring the unknown and the unknowable and reveals how theology - the most interdisciplinary of all subjects - is fascinating, fun and important to our lives today.
Invisible Giants: Changing the World One Step at a Time
by Lindsay LevinInvisible Giants is about leadership, choices in life and the potential in everyone to make a difference. Lindsay Levin, who founded the social enterprise Leaders' Quest, tells the stories of the remarkable people she has met, and their impact on the world.They are individuals who have overcome a lack of education and resources to re-energise their communities, and business leaders who strive to integrate purpose alongside profit. They are female activists in slums campaigning to end the exclusion of girls from school, and environmentalists tackling the effects of industrialisation on the world's ecosystem. They are the people we meet every day, who are revisiting their life choices.It's also the story of Lindsay's own quest to ask: "what really matters?" and to figure out where the answers can take her.
Transgender Health: A Practitioner's Guide to Binary and Non-Binary Trans Patient Care
by Ben VincentThis guide shows how to sensitively treat and care for transgender patients in healthcare settings. Distilling cutting edge research into practical advice, it covers everything from referral procedures to respectful language and insights on the wider social and ethical issues experienced by this growing client group.
Spiritual Care for Non-Communicative Patients: A Guidebook
by Walter Dixon Linda S. GoldingThis book enables chaplains to deliver vital spiritual care to non-responsive patients and their families. With exercises, worksheets and case studies, it demonstrates how chaplains can develop the confidence and skills needed to engage with patients in meaningful ways, while affirming their personhood and bringing comfort to their loved ones.
The Theory and Practice of Democratic Therapeutic Community Treatment
by Rex Haigh Steve PearceOffering step-by-step templates and tried-and-tested methods, this is the first treatment manual to show how to successfully set up and run a democratic therapeutic community. Highlighting key principles, this is an essential resource for running therapeutic communities in an informed way that produces consistent benefits for patients.
Theraplay® – The Practitioner's Guide (Theraplay® Books & Resources)
by Dafna Lender Vivien NorrisThe Definitive Guide to Theraplay® for Practitioners, officially endorsed by the Theraplay® InstituteTheraplay is an intervention that focuses on enhancing the connection, trust and joy between a child and a parent. It involves interactive, playful activities using simple face-to-face reciprocal interactions, and involves using all of the senses, including rhythm, movement and touch. This comprehensive guide outlines the theory, reflection, and skill development of the practitioner - the true power house of Theraplay. By maintaining a focus on practice throughout, embedding theory into practice examples, it brings the spirit of Theraplay to life. Part 1 covers the key principles of the intervention; Part 2 addresses Theraplay in Practice: how to use the Marschak Interaction Method (MIM), how to set up a room and choose activities and considerations for working with different client groups; Part 3 encourages the reader to engage in their own development and the stages involved; and Parts 4 and 5 provide a wealth of useful resources, checklists, handouts, sample sessions and an up-to-date list of Theraplay activities. Whether you are a Theraplay practitioner, or simply want to find out how this remarkable intervention works, this book is essential reading.
Parenting with Theraplay®: Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Child (Theraplay® Books & Resources)
by Helen Rodwell Vivien NorrisTheraplay® is an attachment-focused model that allows parents to build confidence in their abilities and strengthen their relationship with their child. This book provides an overview of Theraplay based ideas that can be used directly by parents. Illustrative case examples detail these ideas in action.
Disruptive, Stubborn, Out of Control?: Why kids get confrontational in the classroom, and what to do about it
by Bo Hejlskov ElvénOne of the biggest challenges in the classroom is trying to teach when students act in unexpected and annoying ways. Based on the psychology of how children and people act, this book offers practical strategies for understanding why your students are behaving in the way they are, and how to react in a way that restores peace and harmony in the classroom. With many examples of typical confrontational behaviours and clues for how to understand and resolve the underlying issues, this book will be every stressed teacher's best friend.
Art of Living, Art of Dying: Spiritual Care for a Good Death
by Carlo LegetTalking about dying and death can be difficult for those facing the end of life. This book presents a model and offers examples for discussing existential questions with patients receiving end-of-life care. Updating the Ars Moriendi tradition, this book offers a non-judgemental approach for supporting people through the spiritual aspects of dying.
Sulky, Rowdy, Rude?: Why kids really act out and what to do about it
by Tina Wiman Bo Hejlskov ElvénChildren can go through difficult phases - this is a natural part of growing up. Conflicts and arguments are nothing exceptional, but rather a part of everyday family life. The authors of this practical and imaginative book show how parents can create consistent and effective structures, methods and responses, so that children can learn for themselves how to practise self-control and cooperation in a secure environment where they both belong and have autonomy.Based on years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, the authors structure their methods around the low arousal approach. With many creative suggestions and real-life examples, this book has the potential to change family life for the better forever.