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Author Gordon, Christine Ann, 1949- author.

Title Parenting strategies to help adopted and fostered children with their behaviour : trauma-informed guidance and action charts / Christine Gordon ; illustrations by Corinne Watt.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2018]
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 New Britain, Main Library - Children's Department  J PS 618.92 GOR    Check Shelf
Description 166 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references.
Contents Part 1. Understanding the behaviour and how to help -- Part 2. Action charts.
Summary Difficult behaviour in children with developmental trauma comes from a place of hurt. It is often confusing, unpredictable and painful both to the child and the people around them, and can be a form of self-protection or coping with deeply rooted fears and anxieties. Traumatized children rarely respond to traditional parenting strategies, but once you understand the impact of trauma on children you can master 'developmental reparenting' strategies which do work - by validating their feelings, boosting self-esteem and encouraging open and honest conversations. The first part of this book guides you using easy to understand language through the latest science and research relating to trauma and its impact on the brain and executive functioning. The second part forms the heart of the book, laying out 35 action charts to addresses some of the very hardest challenges for parents and carers - from inappropriate sexualised behaviour and overfamiliarity with strangers through to tantrums, food issues and deception.Written by an experienced adoptive parent who is also a qualified social worker with expertise in trauma-informed parenting, this book will be a welcome relief to any family struggling with the challenges of living with trauma in the home.
Subject Psychic trauma in children -- Treatment.
Adopted children.
Parenting.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Conflict Resolution.
Adopted children. (OCoLC)fst00797050
Parenting. (OCoLC)fst01053407
Psychic trauma in children -- Treatment. (OCoLC)fst01081228
Other Form: Online version: Gordon, Christine Ann, 1949- author. Helping traumatized children with their behaviour London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2017] 9781784507381 (DLC) 2017051666
ISBN 9781785923869 (alk. paper)
1785923862
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