Direct work with vulnerable children : playful activities and strategies for communication / / Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu ; foreword by Brigid Daniel
Pubbl/distr/stampa
London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, c2013
ISBN
9781283975223
128397522X
9780857006615
0857006614
Descrizione fisica
226p
Altri autori (Persone)
WosuHelen <1945->
Disciplina
362.71/6
Soggetti
Social work with children
Children - Services for
Play therapy
Lingua di pubblicazione
Inglese
Formato
Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico
Monografia
Note generali
Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Nota di contenuto
Engaging effectively with children -- Preparation -- Free play -- Basic principles when working with children -- The child -- Using self and the environment -- Common misconceptions about barriers to working creatively with children -- Helping us talk activities -- Emotional literacy activities -- Explaining things activities -- Strategies to use when carer breaks are required -- Strategies to help with night time difficulties.
Sommario/riassunto
For many vulnerable children, the idea of talking to an adult about their experiences and feelings can be a daunting prospect. This book demonstrates how the introduction of playfulness when working with neglected or abused children helps to build a trusting relationship by openly engaging with the child's world. The practical activities and resources provided have been developed over 20 years of working with vulnerable children and are proven to help reduce feelings of stress and open up the lines of communication between adult and child. The straightforward, accessible style makes them easy to follow and ideal for reference in everyday practice. With plenty of tried and tested
advice, this book is essential reading for all those working with vulnerable children, including social workers, child protection workers, therapists, teachers and police interviewers, who are looking for effective ways to engage with them.