When happiness had a holiday supporting children to re-build positive family relationships : a therapeutic storybook / Maeve McColgan ; illustrated by Eileen McLaughlin.
| Author/creator | McColgan, Maeve |
| Other author | McLaughlin, Eileen. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020. |
| Description | pages cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
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| Abstract | "This beautifully illustrated therapeutic storybook has been designed to support children and families strengthen relationships using solution-focused brief therapy. Healthy and supportive family relationships are essential to mental health, and as referrals to Child and Adolescent Mental Health services continue to rise, growing research demonstrates the benefit of involving families in the treatment of children and young people facing emotional and mental health difficulties. The storybook explores the struggles faced by an average family who have been visited by 'shouting'. It can be used to spark discussion about the struggles faced by a family, and the ways in which these struggles can be overcome when they work together as a unit. This book features: An engaging story and attractive illustrations, enabling difficult issues to be explored in a child-friendly manner. An accessible and relateable narrative that allows for a discussion of family difficulties without assigning blame. Several suggestions for practical steps that can be taken to allow happiness to return to a family This is vital resource for social workers, counsellors, mental health professionals and individual and family psychotherapists working with families and children. Also available, is an accompanying workbook with resources and activities: When Happiness Had a holiday: Supporting Children to Re-build Positive Family Relationships: A Professional Resource"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2019057223 |
| ISBN | 9780367473778 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |