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The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting

A Visual Introduction

Sarah Naish author Sarah Dillon author Kath Grimshaw illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:18th Jun '20

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This guide offers insights into therapeutic parenting, addressing over 40 common issues faced by caregivers. The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting is an invaluable resource for understanding this approach.

The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting serves as an essential resource for those looking to understand the unique approach of therapeutic parenting. This guide is fully illustrated and employs straightforward language alongside engaging cartoon strips to clarify complex concepts. It addresses over 40 common issues encountered by parents and caregivers, making it a valuable tool for anyone involved in the lives of children who have faced trauma. Whether you are new to this parenting style or have some experience, this book provides practical insights and strategies.

Therapeutic parenting is distinct from traditional parenting methods, focusing on the needs of children who have experienced significant emotional distress. It emphasizes the importance of commitment, understanding, and the ability to navigate challenging behaviors. The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting offers a clear starting point for individuals seeking to implement this approach, breaking down key ideas into manageable sections. Each concept is illustrated, making it easier for readers to grasp the principles of therapeutic parenting.

This guide is not only beneficial for new therapeutic parents but also serves as a source of inspiration for seasoned caregivers. It covers essential topics such as managing dysregulation, establishing boundaries, and providing support in the context of trauma. With its easy-to-read format and visual elements, the Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting is an indispensable companion for parents, teachers, and anyone involved in supporting children in need.

Using light-hearted analogies and their wealth of first-hand knowledge, Sarah Naish and Sarah Dillon encourage us all to see the behaviour of children with developmental trauma in a whole new light. This accessible Quick Guide is a source of enlightenment, comfort and hope for all parents and professionals. It will help us to discover what the authors describe as 'the hidden path', so we can translate and see behaviour as a means of communication and in doing so support healing. For the sake of the increasing number of children with developmental trauma, everybody needs to tread this path. -- Daniel Thrower, CEO and Anne Oakley, Attachment Lead, The Wensum Educational Trust, Norwich
What an amazing book! I read through each part and can easily put children's names to the behaviours that are explained. It's funny, serious, passionate reassuring and very helpful to any Therapeutic parent. The way it is written makes it ideal for a quick ten minute read/reminder for specific behaviours or a longer introduction for less experienced TPs. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it and sure that it will help thousands of other parents. -- Jen Dalby, Therapeutic parent

ISBN: 9781787753570

Dimensions: 214mm x 136mm x 22mm

Weight: 280g

256 pages

Illustrated edition