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Direct Work with Vulnerable Children : Playful Activities and Strategies for Communication
by Helen Wosu and Audrey Tait
Overview
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.This item is Non-Returnable
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781849053198
- ISBN-10: 1849053197
- Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Publish Date: November 2012
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.91 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.8 pounds
- Page Count: 224
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