Direct work with vulnerable children [electronic book] : playful activities and strategies for communication / Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu.
Material type: TextPublication details: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2013.Description: 1 online resource (224 p.) : illISBN:- 9780857006615 (electronic bk.)
- 0857006614 (electronic bk.)
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
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--Provided by publisher.
Description based on print version record.