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Living Alongside a Child's Recovery: Therapeutic Parenting with Traumatized Children (Delivering Recovery)
by Terry Philpot Billy PugheThis book asserts that a good understanding of child development and attachment theory is essential to effective therapeutic parenting of a traumatized child, it details the roots of trauma as well as the impact this has on a child's ability to maintain normal family bonds, whether with birth or foster parents, or staff in a residential setting.
Playing the Other: Dramatizing Personal Narratives in Playback Theatre
by Nick RoweThis book is an exploration and critique of 'playback theatre', a form of improvised theatre in which a company of performers spontaneously enact autobiographical stories told to them by members of the audience. With more than ten years' experience with Playback Theatre York, the author introduces the reader to the basics of playback theatre.
The Miller Method (R): Developing the Capacities of Children on the Autism Spectrum
by Arnold MillerThis practical guide to the Miller Method® presents an entirely new perspective on advancing the body organization, social, and communicative skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders. It covers issues such as communication skills and social play, as well as behavioral issues including tantrums, aggression and toilet training.
Making an Impact - Children and Domestic Violence: A Reader
by Marianne Hester Nicola Harwin Chris PearsonThis fully updated Reader provides a comprehensive review of recent research and legislation relating to domestic violence and its consequences for children, and identifies the implications for practice. It enables professionals to develop informed child care and protection responses for children experiencing domestic violence.
Receptive Methods in Music Therapy: Techniques and Clinical Applications for Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators and Students
by Tony Wigram Denise GrockeThis practical book describes the specific use of receptive (listening) methods and techniques in music therapy clinical practice and research, including relaxation with music for children and adults, the use of visualisation and imagery, music and collage, song-lyric discussion, vibroacoustic applications, music and movement techniques.
Authentic Movement: A Collection of Essays - Volume Two
by Patrizia PallaroThis second volume on Authentic Movement - a new discipline aiding the creative process in the expressive arts - is an engaging and dynamic collection of scholarly essays, personal stories, practical suggestions and resources. It reflects cutting edge work on creative expression, meditative discipline and psychotherapeutic endeavour.
Talking Teenagers: Information and Inspiration for Parents of Teenagers with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome
by Ann BoushéyThis book considers parenting across the spectrum during the teenage years. It provides the information that will encourage other parents with teens on the autism spectrum. Covering topics from what to take on vacation and dealing with anger, to sex education and planning for the parents' own demise, Ann ends each chapter with thoughtful vignettes.
Asperger Syndrome in the Inclusive Classroom: Advice and Strategies for Teachers
by Dion Betts Stacey W. Betts Lisa N. Gerber-EckardBased on the experiences of classroom teachers, and written from a teacher's perspective, this book provides easy-to-apply strategies that support and encourage AS students in the mainstream classroom, from organization and time management techniques to framing classroom instructions to make lessons more accessible for children with AS.
Brotherly Feelings: Me, My Emotions, and My Brother with Asperger's Syndrome
by Robin Schiffmiller Sam FrenderThis book explores the emotions commonly experienced by siblings of children with Asperger's Syndrome. With illustrations throughout, this book will help siblings to understand that their emotional responses are natural and OK. It is the ideal book for parents and professionals to use with siblings to discuss their emotional experiences.
Developing the Craft of Mediation: Reflections on Theory and Practice
by Marian RobertsThis book draws on the concrete knowledge and practice experience of leading mediators, working in a variety of fields, to inform contemporary debates and challenges. These practitioners reflect on the excitement, complexity and satisfaction of their work as well as on the differences and commonalities across diverse fields of mediation practice.
Nearing Death Awareness: A Guide to the Language, Visions, and Dreams of the Dying
by Mary Anne SandersThis book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it.
Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide Revised Edition
by Christopher Lukas Henry M SeidenSilent Grief is a book for and about "suicide survivors" - those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one. Written by a suicide survivor, this book gives valuable insights into living in the wake of suicide, providing useful strategies and support for those affected by suicide, as well as professionals working with them.
Asperger Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives
by Paula JacobsenJacobsen demonstrates how to interpret classic analytic and psychodynamic theories in relation to people with AS and explains how revised theories of mind, executive functioning and central coherence have helped provide new concepts and language with which to properly articulate the experiences of those with AS.
How to Be Yourself in a World That's Different: An Asperger Syndrome Study Guide for Adolescents
by Yuko YoshidaThis guide to AS is written for young readers diagnosed with AS and autism spectrum conditions. It highlights the positive aspects of autism spectrum conditions, such as diligence, fairness and a knack for unique ideas, but also acknowledges the challenges faced by young people with AS and, crucially, offers strategies for dealing with these.
Sociodrama and Collective Trauma
by Peter Felix KellermannThis book examines the psychological and social damage of trauma to society as a whole. Kellermann argues that collective trauma has been insufficiently considered; his timely book suggests practical ways of facilitating the rehabilitation of survivors of collective trauma through, for example, sociodrama and related group work.
Planning and Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Issues for Case Managers and Other Professionals
by Eric Emerson David Green Gordon Grant Susan Balandin Kelley Johnson Phillip Graves Gwynnyth Llewellyn David Sykes Marie Knox Janet Robertson Colin Hiscoe Brenda Burgen Tim Stainton Margaret Spencer Lesley Gough Estelle Fyffe Paul Ramcharan Margaret Flynn Peter Flynn Susana Gavidia-Payne Thomas J. Willis Gary W. LaVignaThe authors outline the skills needed and common issues in case management practice across a range of people with disabilities at different stages of their life. They argue that case management needs to be individualised and carried out in partnership with the individual and their family in order to draw up a lifestyle plan that meets their needs.
Helping Children with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities to Flourish: A Guide for Parents and Professionals
by Marilyn Martin ZionMartin presents a comprehensive developmental profile of children with NLD. She helps parents and professionals to identify learners with NLD and insure they receive early intervention. Offering practical advice on NLD at home and at school, she describes step-by-step interventions for improving a range of skills from penmanship to social acumen.
Empowering Children through Art and Expression: Culturally Sensitive Ways of Healing Trauma and Grief
by Paul Johnson Bruce St ThomasThis book combines personal and professional perspectives, using case examples as well as the authors' own childhood experiences, to demonstrate practical strategies for use with children, from drama and storytelling to sculpting with clay. It also equips the reader with knowledge of the theory behind these intervention techniques.
Counselling People on the Autism Spectrum: A Practical Manual
by Katherine Paxton Irene EstayThis manual provides counselling techniques that work for professionals, but also for individuals coping with being on the spectrum themselves, or living with someone with an ASD. It shows how to develop the tools to help people on the spectrum cope with their emotions, anxieties, and confusion about the often overwhelming world around them.
If You Turned into a Monster: Transformation through Play: A Body-Centred Approach to Play Therapy
by Dennis McCarthyUsing case studies from his clinical experience and with numerous children's monster drawings, McCarthy lets the meaningful self-expression of the child take centre stage. He demonstrates that being allowed to play, move and draw impulsively and creatively in the supportive presence of the therapist is just the beginning of the therapeutic process.
Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease: One Family's Story
by Sandy SulaimanHuntington's Disease (HD) is a hereditary illness passed on via a defective gene. There is a fifty per cent chance of inheriting it from a parent and there is yet no cure. Learning to Live with Huntington's Disease is one family's poignant story of coping with the symptoms, the diagnosis and the effects of HD.
Restorative Justice: How It Works
by Marian LiebmannDrawing on many years' experience of working in victim support, probation, mediation and restorative practices, Marian Liebmann uses pertinent case examples to illustrate how restorative justice can be used effectively to work with crime and its effects. Liebmann also examines how restorative justice is practised around the world.
Making Babies the Hard Way: Living With Infertility and Treatment
by Caroline GallupMaking Babies the Hard Way is a frank account of one couple's discovery that they cannot have children of their own, and their ensuing struggle through four years of fertility treatment. Writing with humour and honesty, Caroline Gallup describes the social, emotional, spiritual and physical impact of infertility on her and her husband, Bruce.
Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Strategies and Solutions
by Nick DubinThe author describes the bullying behavior he and other individuals have experienced, and the effect this has had on their lives. He outlines the reasons for bullying behavior and the danger of persistent recurrence if it remains unchecked, as well as the critical importance of "involving the bystander".
Autistic Planet
by Jennifer ElderAutistic Planet is a world where trains run to time, people working in offices have rocking chairs, and all kids dream of winning the chess World Cup. Join us on a journey to this alternative reality, where being different is ordinary, and being "typical" is unheard of! This book is full of colour illustrations and written in child-friendly rhyme.