| Talking to My Mum: A Picture Workbook for Workers, Mothers and Children Affected by Domestic Abuse Contributor(s): Humphreys, Cathy (Author), Thiara, Ravi K. (Author), Skamballis, Agnes (Author) |
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ISBN: 1843104229 ISBN-13: 9781843104223 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Ltd OUR PRICE: $35.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: Talking To My Mum is an activity pack for 5?8-year-olds whose families have experienced domestic abuse to help and encourage them to open up to their mothers about their distressing experiences. Based on the authors? work with families who have experienced domestic abuse, the book is full of illustrated worksheets featuring animal characters whom encourage the young reader to explore a range of memories, such as changes in the family's living arrangements or happy memories with siblings or favourite toys that each prompt a particular emotion. These activities are accompanied by guidance on how to use them appropriately. Talking To My Mum is designed for children and their mothers to complete together, and will assist both child and mother with improving communication about the past, present and future. This activity pack will be an essential tool for families with children who have lived through domestic abuse, as well as social workers and other professionals working with them. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Family & Relationships | Abuse - General |
| Dewey: 362.76 |
| Physical Information: 0.26" H x 8.34" W x 11.68" (0.59 lbs) 96 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Talking to My Mum is an activity pack for five-eight-year-olds whose families have experienced domestic abuse to help and encourage them to open up to their mothers about their distressing experiences. Based on the authors' work with families who have experienced domestic abuse, the book is full of illustrated worksheets featuring animal characters who encourage the young reader to explore a range of memories, such as changes in the family's living arrangements or happy memories with siblings or favourite toys that each prompt a particular emotion. These activities are accompanied by guidance on how to use them appropriately. Talking to My Mum is designed for children and their mothers to complete together, and will assist both child and mother with improving communication about the past, present and future. This activity pack will be an essential tool for families with children who have lived through domestic abuse, as well as social workers and other professionals working with them. |
Contributor Bio(s): Humphreys, Cathy: - Cathy Humphreys is a senior lecturer in Health and Social Work at the University of Warwick. She has worked as a practitioner, researcher and educator in domestic violence and child abuse. Catherine's other research areas include substance misuse, mental health, outreach and advocacy services for both women and children, and child contact. |
