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Supporting vulnerable babies and young children: interventions for working with trauma, mental health, illness and other complex challenges
- Editors:
- BUNSTON Wendy, JONES Sarah J.
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 312
- Place of publication:
- London
A guide for people working to support and safeguard babies and very young children, including professionals in health care, social work, mental health and child protection settings. It looks at effective, practice-based and evidence-informed approaches to working across a wide range of issues. Chapters include case examples from around the world to illustrate what interventions look like in direct practice. They include chapters on: young children in foster care, family violence, asylum seeking infants, infants involved in high-conflict parental disputes, and young children with cancer and mental health needs. (Edited publisher abstract)
Conversation starters for direct work with children and young people
- Authors:
- TAIT Audrey, DUNN Becky
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2019
- Pagination:
- 216
- Place of publication:
- London
This book provides guidance and support for any adult who needs to talk to children about difficult issues. The issues covered include domestic abuse, drug and alcohol use, mental health issues, adoption and foster care, family illness and bereavement, and giving evidence in court. It includes practical examples and activity ideas to help equip adults with the skills they need to communicate effectively with children in their care. It will be useful for a range of different professionals. (Edited publisher abstract)
The child's world: the essential guide to assessing vulnerable children, young people and their families
- Editors:
- HORWATH Jan, PLATT Dendy
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 696
- Place of publication:
- London
- Edition:
- 3rd ed.
Updated third edition provides comprehensive guide to all aspects of assessing the needs and strengths of vulnerable children and their families. It offers information to a range of professionals working with vulnerable children and emphasises the importance of inter-professional working throughout. It draws on up-to-date policy, research and developments in practice. Contributors cover key areas for assessment, including children's developmental needs, parenting ability and motivation, safeguarding and support needs, and socio-economic factors, such as poverty and diversity. It also considers early help assessments, and emerging areas of practice such as child sexual exploitation, online abuse and working with asylum-seeking and trafficked children. (Edited publisher abstract)
Child to parent violence and abuse: family interventions with non violent resistance
- Author:
- COOGAN Declan
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2017
- Pagination:
- 264
- Place of publication:
- London
Providing an overview of the growing phenomena of child to parent violence – a feature in the daily life of increasing numbers of families – this book outlines what is known about it, what is effective in addressing it, and outlines a proven model for intervention. Based on non-violent resistance (NVR), the model is founded on a number of key elements: parental commitment to non-violence, de-escalation skills, increased parental presence, engaging the support network and acts of reconciliation. The book outlines the theory and principles, and provides pragmatic guidance for implementing these elements, accompanied by case studies to bring the theory to life. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding family support: policy, practice and theory
- Authors:
- CANAVAN John, PINKERTON John, DOLAN Pat
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 160
- Place of publication:
- London
Provides a definition of family support and a perspective on the role that it has in promoting the welfare of children and their families. Family support is a concept that has been used in a range of ways to describe various aspects of child welfare policy and practice. The authors argue that this weakens family support as an overarching child welfare paradigm. They present a unifying definition of family support along with ten principles and a series of reflective practice questions applicable to: legislation and policy; organisation, management and planning; direct work with children and families; and research and evaluation. (Edited publisher abstract)
Promoting child and parent wellbeing: how to use evidence- and strengths-based strategies in practice
- Author:
- SUTTON Carole
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2016
- Pagination:
- 232
- Place of publication:
- London
Taking a strengths-based approach, this book looks at ways practitioners can enhance children's wellbeing by identifying protective factors and positive ways of working with children and their families. By identifying risk factors and the protective factors which can be used to counter them, this book stresses the importance of preventative measures and early intervention to effectively support parents and their children. It shows that there are many protective factors and practices that parents, teachers and carers can employ to support children's development, promote mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce the risks of crime and anti-social behaviour. Each section explores the issues associated with specific age groups, from pregnancy to early teens. It identifies areas that should be a key focus for practitioners and services such as promoting attachment and communication, and highlights effective practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Bringing together the international evidence-base concerning ways of working with young children and their families, this book offers practical advice for practitioners, managers and commissioners of services across health and social care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Helping children affected by parental substance abuse: activities and photocopiable worksheets
- Author:
- CASELMAN Tonia
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 176
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical workbook with activities and worksheets for professional running group sessions for children affected by parental substance abuse. Each chapter covers a different issue related to children living in substance abusing homes, and gives step-by-step instructions for leading a group session, accompanied by the latest research and suggestions for discussions based on best practices. Chapters include: Understanding and managing feelings; Safety and self-care; Building relationships, Problem solving and goal setting. The activities are designed to help protect children from common negative outcomes such as feelings of shame, depression and anxiety, low self-esteem and behavioural problems. The resource is particularly relevant for counsellors, child psychologists, therapists, and youth workers. (Edited publisher abstract)
Children and young people whose behaviour is sexually concerning or harmful: assessing risk and developing safety plans
- Authors:
- BATEMAN Jackie, MILNER Judith
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 168
- Place of publication:
- London
This book provides an accessible overview of the evidence relating to sexual misbehaviour in a child, from inappropriate behaviour to sexual abuse of another child. It proposes research-based effective and creative methods that professionals can use to develop responsibility-taking and safety in the child, and outlines a strength-based model for practice. Using the model, the authors show how behaviour can be managed through the development of safe care plans for the home and/or school - addressing communication, supervision, and supportive networks. They also provide guidance for working across a range of settings - whether directly with families, in schools or with children with learning difficulties. This practical guide is aimed at social workers, counsellors, teachers, nurses and any professional with responsibility for child protection. (Edited publisher abstract)
Therapeutic residential care for children and youth: developing evidence-based international practice
- Editors:
- WHITTAKER James K., del VALLE Jorge Fernandez, HOLMES Lisa
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 392
- Place of publication:
- London
This book takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support. Featuring contributions from international contributors, it critically examines current research and innovative practice and addresses the key questions: how does it work, what are its critical active ingredients and does it represent value for money? The book covers a broad spectrum of established and emerging approaches pioneered around with world, with contributors from the USA, Canada, Scandinavia, Spain, Australia, Israel and the UK offering a mix of practice and research exemplars. It also looks at the research relating to critical issues for child welfare service providers: the best time to refer children to residential care, how children can be helped to make the transition into care, the characteristics of children entering and exiting care, strategies for engaging families as partners, how the substantial cost of providing intensive is best measured against outcomes, and what research and development challenges will allow therapeutic residential care to be rigorously compared with its evidence-based community-centred alternatives. Importantly, the volume also outlines how to set up and implement intensive child welfare services, considering how transferable they are, how to measure success and value for money, and the training protocols and staffing needed to ensure that a programme is effective. (Edited publisher abstract)
Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: a guide to FASD for parents, carers and professionals
- Author:
- CATTERICK Maria
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 168
- Place of publication:
- London
An introduction to the most common non-genetic learning disability, which is caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy. It describes how alcohol can harm the foetus and disrupt development, and explains how the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder affects individuals at different stages of their lives. With the aid of illustrative diagrams, photographs and charts, it shows how to identify FASD and gives guidance on how mothers at risk can be helped. It also provides advice for parents or carers on how children, young people and adults with FASD can be best supported. (Edited publisher abstract)