Activities for Older People in Care Homes

A Handbook for Successful Activity Planning

Sarah Crockett

When tasked with providing activities for older people in care homes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. What constitutes an activity? How can you make sure activities are as positive and person-centred as possible? What can you actually do? Written by an experienced activity... more »

Subject: Working with Older People

Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, creativity, dementia, nursing, older people, person-centred, residential care, sensory stimulation, social care

Adopted Like Me

My Book of Adopted Heroes

Ann Angel
Illustrated by Marc Thomas

Hi - I'm Max, and I'm adopted.
You may not know this but many famous and inspirational people were adopted too. Adopted Like Me introduces you to great musicians like Bo Diddley, politicians like Nelson Mandela, and stars like Marilyn Monroe. Meet these along with inventors, athletes, and a... more »

Subjects: Education, Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, children, counselling, education, fostering, looked after children, parenting, pastoral care, social care, social work

The Asperkid's Not-Your-Average-Coloring-Book

Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Gathering the artistic talents of Asperkids and artists from around the world, as well as her own original artwork, Jennifer O'Toole has created a one-of-a-kind coloring book that's educational, fun and above all a celebration of difference! more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, high functioning autism, parenting, special education

Assessment and Outcomes in the Arts Therapies

A Person-Centred Approach

Edited by Caroline Miller

There is increasing pressure on therapists to provide details of structured assessments and to report therapy outcomes to funders, employers and co-workers. This edited volume provides a series of case studies, with varied client groups, giving arts therapists an accessible introduction to... more »

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: adults, anxiety, art therapy, autism, children, creative therapies, dance and movement therapy, depression, disability, dramatherapy, expressive therapies, grief, interdisciplinary arts therapies, music therapy, psychology, trauma

Autism and Spirituality

Psyche, Self and Spirit in People on the Autism Spectrum

Olga Bogdashina
Foreword by Christine Trevett

Olga Bogdashina argues persuasively that, contrary to popular belief, spirituality plays a vital role in the lives of many people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Drawing on interdisciplinary research from fields as diverse as psychology, philosophy, anthropology, linguistics,... more »

Subjects: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Psychiatry and Psychology, Spirituality

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, counselling, pastoral care, practical theology, psychology, religious education, spirituality, theology

Babies Are Noisy

A book for big brothers and sisters including those on the autism spectrum

Anne-Marie Harrison
Illustrated by Beth Byrne

When Andre starts to notice Mummy's tummy getting bigger, it's the start of lots of changes for his family. My Baby is on his way and he's bringing lots of noise with him!
This engaging illustrated children's book is ideal for preparing young children age 3+ on and off the autism spectrum... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, children, families, fiction, high functioning autism, occupational therapy, parenting, sensory issues, special education

Breathe Well and Live Well with COPD

A 28-Day Breathing Exercise Plan

Janet Brindley
Foreword by Linda Shampan

Practising regular breathing exercises helps to develop healthy breathing patterns, which can lessen the effects of breathing difficulties caused by COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
This is a short, practical guide to using new therapeutic breathing exercises which focus on... more »

Subjects: Health, Social Work and Social Care, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, anxiety, bodywork, carers, complementary therapies, counselling, disability, health care, movement, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care

Bump 2 Baby

A Young Person's Guide to Pregnancy

Paul McCabe

When a young person becomes pregnant, they may be surprised, excited or anxious, and unsure what to expect. Whatever they're feeling, this book is here to help guide them through their pregnancy and birth. more »

Subjects: Education, Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adolescence, children, counselling, education, families, health care, parenting, pastoral care, sex education, social work, teenagers, youthwork

Can I tell you about Adoption?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Anne Braff Brodzinsky
Illustrated by Rosy Salaman

Meet Chelsea - a young girl who is adopted. Chelsea invites you to learn about adoption from her perspective and introduces us to two friends of hers who have been transracially adopted. Chelsea and her friends help children understand what it means to be adopted, the experiences and... more »

Subjects: Education, Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, child psychology, counselling, parenting, pastoral care, social care, social work, youthwork

Can I tell you about Dyslexia?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Alan M. Hultquist
Illustrated by Bill Tulp

Meet Zoe - a young girl with dyslexia. Zoe invites readers to learn about dyslexia from her perspective. She helps readers to understand the challenges faced by a child with dyslexia, explaining what dyslexia is and how it affects her at home and at school. Zoe describes exactly why she finds... more »

Subjects: Education, Disability

Keywords: adolescence, child psychology, children, dyslexia, education, educational psychology, inclusive classroom, pastoral care, special education

Can I tell you about OCD?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Amita Jassi
Foreword by Isobel Heyman
Illustrated by Sarah Hull

Meet Katie - a teenager with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Katie invites readers to learn about OCD from her perspective, helping them to understand what it is, how her obsessions and compulsions affect her daily life, and how people around her can help. more »

Subject: Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: adolescence, anxiety, bullying, child psychiatry, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, families, mental health, mental illness, obsessive compulsive disorder, parenting, pastoral care, teenagers

Can I Tell You About Parkinson's Disease?

A guide for family, friends and carers

Alan M. Hultquist
Illustrated by Lydia T. Corrow

Meet Nikolai - a man with Parkinson's disease. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life and why some tasks can be especially challenging for him. He also gives advice on how to help someone with... more »

Subject: Disability

Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, carers, disability, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, Parkinson's disease

Can I tell you about Stammering?

A guide for friends, family and professionals

Sue Cottrell
Illustrated by Sophie Khan

Meet Harry – a young boy who stammers. Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stammer from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stammering and describes how friends, family and others can help... more »

Subjects: Disability, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: anxiety, child development, child psychology, children, education, mental health, parenting, pastoral care, self esteem, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, teenagers

Can I tell you about Stuttering?

A guide for friends, family, and professionals

Sue Cottrell
Illustrated by Sophie Khan

Meet Harry – a young boy who stutters. Harry invites readers to learn about what it is like to stutter from his perspective and how it affects his daily life and makes him feel. He talks about techniques that can help reduce stuttering and describes how friends, family and others can help him... more »

Subjects: Disability, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: anxiety, child development, child psychology, children, education, mental health, parenting, pastoral care, self esteem, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, teenagers

CBT to Help Young People with Asperger's Syndrome or Mild Autism to Understand and Express Affection

A Manual for Professionals

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are often not instinctive and intuitive in expressing their liking or love for someone, or in understanding that family members, friends and others need affection. Expressing affection to teachers, other close professionals, or... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, emotions, high functioning autism, parenting, pastoral care, psychology, relationships

Chair Yoga

Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing

Edeltraud Rohnfeld

Chair yoga is a revolutionary concept designed to make the numerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities. This step-by-step program can be practiced by virtually anyone, anywhere, in any chair, to stimulate physical and mental well-being. more »

Subjects: Disability, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Bodywork

Keywords: adults, bodywork, cerebral palsy, complementary therapies, disability, energy work, health care, massage, movement, occupational therapy, older people, yoga

Child Protection and Child Welfare

A Global Appraisal of Cultures, Policy and Practice

Edited by Penelope Welbourne and John Dixon

Child Protection and Child Welfare draws on the knowledge of child protection experts and social care professionals in a broad range of countries in order to provide a comparative international overview of child protection strategy and policy. more »

Subject: Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: child protection, children's rights, safeguarding children, social care, social policy, social work, social work law

Chinese Medical Qigong

Editor in Chief: Tianjun Liu, O.M.D.
Associate Editor in Chief: Xiao Mei Qiang

Qigong therapy is one of the cornerstones of traditional Chinese culture and medicine. A holistic system of health care which addresses the root cause of symptoms or disease, it is gaining increasing recognition as an effective adjunct to Western medicine. more »

Subjects: Qigong, Bodywork, Chinese Medicine

Keywords: acupuncture, bodywork, chi kung, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, qigong, TCM diagnosis, traditional Chinese medicine

Colour Healing Manual

The Complete Colour Therapy Programme

Pauline Wills

The healing properties of colour and light have been recognised since ancient times; today colour therapy techniques are used to great effect in a range of complementary therapies and for personal wellbeing. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to colour healing and offers... more »

Subject: Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, energy work, health care, pain management, prana

Complementary Therapies for Older People in Care

Sharon Tay

An invaluable companion for complementary and beauty therapists working with older people in care, this book offers unique information and practical advice on the issues that are often overlooked in training. The author addresses the common pitfalls and difficulties practitioners are likely to... more »

Subject: Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: acupuncture, adults, alternative therapies, Alzheimer's disease, aromatherapy, bodywork, carers, Chinese medicine, complementary therapies, dementia, diet, face diagnosis, health care, herbal treatment, massage, nursing, nutrition, older people, palliative care, residential care, tai chi

The Complete Guide to Creating a Special Needs Life Plan

A Comprehensive Approach Integrating Life, Resource, Financial, and Legal Planning to Ensure a Brighter Future for a Person with a Disability

Hal Wright CFP®
Foreword by James Faber

The purpose of special needs planning is to create the best possible life for an adult with a disability. This book provides comprehensive guidance on creating a life plan to transition a special needs child to independence or to ensure they are well cared for in the future. more »

Subject: Disability

Keywords: adolescence, adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, bipolar disorder, cerebral palsy, disability, disability law, divorce, Down's syndrome, education, employment, families, higher education, housing, intellectual disabilities, law, life skills, mental illness, parenting, person-centred, residential care, supported living, transitions

Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma

Healing From Child Sexual Abuse, Sexual Violence and Domestic Abuse

Christiane Sanderson

Counselling Skills for Working with Trauma is a practical, introductory guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, rape, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and domestic abuse. more »

Subjects: Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: attachment, counselling, domestic abuse, health care, mental health, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, sexual abuse, social work, trauma, violence

Culpeper's Medicine

A Practice of Western Holistic Medicine New Edition

Graeme Tobyn

Drawing on the writings of Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century herbalist, apothecary and astrologer, this updated, accessible introduction celebrates the holistic medical traditions of the West, and places Culpeper in his appropriate context as one of the forebears of modern holistic medicine... more »

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Keywords: alchemy, astrology, herbal medicine, history of medicine

Dramatherapy with Myth and Fairytale

The Golden Stories of Sesame

Jenny Pearson, Mary Smail and Pat Watts
Foreword by Alida Gersie
Illustrated by Camilla Jessel

Myths and fairytales are our rich heritage; a veritable feast of ancient wisdom passed down through the ages in the memorable form of stories. While almost any story will have deep meaning to some individuals, some of the time, this book presents a collection of stories that these maestros of... more »

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: creativity, dance, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, expressive therapies, folklore and myth, movement, play, psychology, psychotherapy, spirituality, storymaking

Eight Extraordinary Channels - Qi Jing Ba Mai

A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Nei Dan Inner Meditation

Dr David Twicken DOM, LAc

The Eight Extraordinary channels are amongst the most interesting and clinically important aspects of Chinese medicine and Qigong. This book introduces the theory behind the channels, explains their clinical applications, and explores their psycho-emotional and spiritual qualities. The author... more »

Subject: Chinese Medicine

Keywords: acupuncture, bagua, Chinese medicine, Daoism, meridians, qigong, shiatsu, Yijing

The Essential Guide to Life After Bereavement

Beyond Tomorrow

Judy Carole Kauffmann and Mary Jordan
Foreword by Ciaran Devane

The period following the death of a loved one can be a time of great turmoil. This sensitive book acts as a supportive road map through the initial period of loss, and through the weeks and months that follow. more »

Subject: Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: Alzheimer's disease, bereavement, cancer, carers, children, counselling, death, dementia, depression, families, grief, health care, intellectual disabilities, suicide

Ethics in Art Therapy

Challenging Topics for a Complex Modality

Lisa R. Furman
Foreword by Deborah Farber

Due to the complicated nature of using art and art materials in clinical practice, art therapists are often confronted with ethical considerations that are unique to their field. This book explores challenging topics in the ethical practice of art therapy. more »

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: adult protection, art therapy, child protection, communication, counselling, creative therapies, expressive therapies, reference, relationships, sexuality, spirituality, supervision

Exploiting Childhood

How Fast Food, Material Obsession and Porn Culture are Creating New Forms of Child Abuse

Edited by Jim Wild

Children deserve to live a life that is safe from exploitation and harm, but are we failing in our duty to protect them?
Childhood today is big business - it is impossible for any child growing up to avoid pervasive and intense marketing from companies. Whether it be for fatty foods... more »

Subject: Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: child development, child protection, child psychology, children's rights, safeguarding children, social policy, social work, youthwork

Facial Enhancement Acupuncture

Clinical Use and Application

Paul Adkins
Illustrated by Roger Dutton

Based on Five Elements theory, this practical, fully illustrated guide to performing facial enhancement acupuncture (also known as cosmetic acupuncture, facial revitalisation or facial rejuvenation acupuncture) shows in detail the acupuncture points, techniques and equipment used in this... more »

Subjects: Chinese Medicine, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: acupuncture, Chinese medicine, complementary medicine, complementary therapies, five elements, meridians, traditional Chinese medicine

The Foster Parenting Manual

A Practical Guide to Creating a Loving, Safe and Stable Home

Dr John DeGarmo
Foreword by Mary Perdue

The Foster Parenting Manual is a comprehensive guide offering proven, friendly advice for novice and experienced parents alike.
Distilling many years' experience into one book, John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. He describes what to expect from the... more »

Subjects: Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, fostering, parenting, social care, social work

Fragrance and Wellbeing

An Exploration of Plant Aromatics and their Influences on the Psyche

Jennifer Peace Rhind

For thousands of years fragrance has been used, across many varied cultures, for altering mental and emotional states, and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from biological, anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints. more »

Subject: Complementary and alternative therapies

Keyword: aromatherapy

From Like to Love for Young People with Asperger's Syndrome or Mild Autism

Learning How to Express and Enjoy Affection with Family and Friends

Tony Attwood and Michelle Garnett

If your child rarely shows you that he or she loves you, it can be profoundly distressing. This is the experience of many parents of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and most fear that it reflects the truth. In fact the truth has generally more to do with the difficulty that... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, emotions, high functioning autism, parenting, pastoral care, psychology, relationships

The Great Intent

Acupuncture Odes, Songs and Rhymes

Richard Bertschinger

Songs and rhymes have been used by physicians for centuries in China as a means of memorising and passing on methods of practice and behaviour, moral attitudes, effective points, diagnostic tips and rules of thumb. These poems offer a rich insight into the life and thought of these skilled... more »

Subject: Chinese Medicine

Keywords: acupuncture, Chinese history, Chinese medicine, Daoism, traditional Chinese medicine

The Healing Forest in Post-Crisis Work with Children

A Nature Therapy and Expressive Arts Program for Groups

Dr Ronen Berger and Mooli Lahad
Illustrated by Igor Kovyar

Nature Therapy is an innovative approach based on the direct and creative dialogues humans have with nature. For the first time in the English language, this book presents the theory behind the approach along with detailed guidelines for using it with groups of children who have experienced... more »

Subjects: Education, Arts Therapies, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: attachment, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, counselling, creativity, dramatherapy, educational psychology, expressive therapies, grief, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mainstream education, mental health, pastoral care, play, play therapy, resilience, storymaking, trauma

The Homunculi Approach to Social and Emotional Wellbeing

A Flexible CBT Programme for Young People on the Autism Spectrum or with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties

Anne Greig and Tommy MacKay
Foreword by Rita Jordan

The Homunculi, (or 'little people'), is a fun activity that builds social and emotional resilience in children and young people, aged 7 upwards, and into the teenage years. It is particularly suited to those with high functioning autism or Asperger's Syndrome who often have difficulty... more »

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: ADHD, anger management, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, bullying, challenging behaviour, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, educational psychology, emotions, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, mainstream education, occupational therapy, pastoral care, resilience, social skills, special education, speech and language therapy, storymaking, teenagers, youthwork

The Hormone Factor in Mental Health

Bridging the Mind-Body Gap

Linda M. Rio

Endocrine imbalances can cause a whole host of physical and mental health problems. Yet, there is currently no definitive source of information that shows how hormones can bridge the gap between mental health and medical health modalities. more »

Subjects: Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: counselling, depression, drugs, health care, infertility, mental health, mental illness, nursing, nutrition, obesity, psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy, sexuality, trauma

How People with Autism Grieve, and How to Help

An Insider Handbook

Deborah Lipsky

The book is an honest, first-hand account of how people with autism deal with the loss of someone in their life. Unlike the non-autistic response, people with autism, when faced with overwhelming or stressful situations, will favour solitude over sharing their emotions, tend to focus on... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, bereavement, counselling, death, emotions, families, grief, high functioning autism, suicide, trauma

Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools

A Practical Guide to Transforming School Communities

Margaret Thorsborne and Peta Blood

Restorative practice is a proven approach to discipline in schools that favours relationships over retribution, and has been shown to improve behaviour and enhance teaching and learning outcomes. However, in order for it to work, restorative practice needs a relational school culture. more »

Subject: Education

Keywords: bullying, challenging behaviour, counselling, education, mainstream education, pastoral care, relationships, restorative justice, special education

The Independent Woman's Handbook for Super Safe Living on the Autistic Spectrum

Robyn Steward

Certain characteristics of autism, such as difficulty understanding social cues, may make women vulnerable to potentially dangerous situations. Robyn Steward has written this supportive guide to help all women on the autistic spectrum live independently, make their own choices in life, and be... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adults, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, depression, employment, high functioning autism, life skills, mental health, pastoral care, psychology, relationships, resilience, self esteem, sensory issues, sex education, sexual abuse, sexuality, substance abuse, teenagers, youthwork

Inside Kinship Care

Understanding Family Dynamics and Providing Effective Support

David Pitcher

Kinship care – the care of children by grandparents, other relatives or friends – is a major part of foster care, yet there are distinct issues that arise in care involving family rather than 'stranger' foster carers. more »

Subject: Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, child protection, children, families, fostering, law, looked after children, parenting, psychology, safeguarding children, social work, social work law

Inside Transracial Adoption

Strength-based, Culture-sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter-country or Domestic Adoptive Families That Don't "Match"
2nd edition

Beth Hall and Gail Steinberg

Is transracial adoption a positive choice for kids?
How can children gain their new families without losing their birth heritage?
How can parents best support their children after placement? more »

Subjects: Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, attachment, child psychology, counselling, ethnicity, fostering, parenting, race, social care, social work, trauma

Integrative Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Autism Spectrum Conditions

Working with Hearts of Glass

David Moat

People on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioural views of autism risks ignoring emotional factors. This book... more »

Subjects: Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adults, anger management, anxiety, autism, bereavement, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, depression, grief, hypnotherapy, mental health, play therapy, psychology, psychotherapy, relationships, self esteem, sensory issues

The Interracial Adoption Option

Creating a Family Across Race

Marlene G. Fine and Fern L. Johnson

'We both finally took a deep breath and walked to the front door... The story of our family began many years before this moment... And it is a story that we want to share in the hope that it will encourage others to adopt one of the thousands of children of different races who are waiting for... more »

Subjects: Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, children, families, fostering, memoirs, parenting, race, social care, social work

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence

A Multidisciplinary Guide to Improving Services and Support for Survivors of Rape and Abuse

Edited by Louise McOrmond-Plummer, Patricia Easteal AM and Jennifer Y. Levy-Peck

Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV) is the most common type of sexual violence and a common component of domestic violence, yet most cases go unreported and service responses are often inadequate. This book brings together advice for all those professionals working with individuals who... more »

Subject: Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adult protection, advocacy, counselling, domestic abuse, families, joint working, relationships, sexual abuse, social care, social work, trauma, violence

Japanese Holistic Face Massage

Rosemary Patten

Based on the ancient system of Chinese medicine, Japanese holistic face massage has been used for centuries to maintain a youthful complexion, reflect inner calm and promote longevity. This comprehensive introductory guide explains how to perform the massage and explores the therapeutic... more »

Subjects: Chinese Medicine, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, Chinese medicine, complementary therapies, emotions, face diagnosis, health care, massage, meridians, prana, Qi

Ladybird's Remarkable Relaxation

How children (and frogs, dogs, flamingos and dragons) can use yoga relaxation to help deal with stress, grief, bullying and lack of confidence

Michael Chissick
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock

Frog, Dog, Flamingo and Dragon are all very upset – Frog has too many chores to do, Dog has writer's block, Flamingo is being bullied at school and Dragon's granddad has just died. Ladybird listens to their worries and comes up with a plan that will help them all – let's learn Ladybird's... more »

Subject: Education

Keywords: anxiety, bereavement, bullying, child psychology, children, counselling, education, emotions, grief, mental health, movement, pastoral care, play, resilience, self esteem, special education, yoga

Letters to the Home Front

Positive Thoughts and Ideas for Parents Bringing Up Children with Developmental Disabilities, Particularly those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

John Clements

Bringing up a child with developmental disabilities, especially autism, presents many challenges for parents, and the focus of attention is almost invariably on the child. This practical and compassionate book looks at a range of issues from the parents' point of view - from whether their... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, intellectual disabilities

Mindful Therapeutic Care for Children

A Guide to Reflective Practice

Dr. Joanna North

Mindful Therapeutic Care for Children is an accessible guide to using mindfulness and reflection to improve the quality of care for vulnerable children.
Drawing on ideas from attachment theory and neuroscience, Mindful Therapeutic Care for Children explains terms like mindfulness and... more »

Subjects: Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, carers, child development, child psychology, counselling, fostering, looked after children, psychoanalysis, psychology, psychotherapy, residential care, social care, social work

Mindfulness and the Arts Therapies

Theory and Practice

Edited by Laury Rappaport

This pioneering resource brings together new ways of thinking and practise from an international group of senior arts therapists to explore the ways in which the inward direction of mindfulness and the outward expression of arts therapies can intersect to bring about transformative clinical... more »

Subjects: Arts Therapies, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: art therapy, arts therapies, cancer, complementary therapies, creative therapies, creative writing as therapy, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, expressive therapies, interdisciplinary arts therapies, mindfulness, music therapy, pain management, poetry, psychotherapy, spirituality

Mudras of India

A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance

Cain Carroll and Revital Carroll
Foreword by Dr. David Frawley

For thousands of years hand mudras have been used in India for healing, storytelling, emotional expression, and to evoke and convey elevated spiritual states. For the first time, the elaborate system of mudras-as applied in yoga and Indian dance-has been organized into a comprehensive,... more »

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Keywords: ayurveda, dance, Indian temple dance, movement, mudras, yoga

Mudras of Indian Dance

52 Hand Gestures for Artistic Expression

Revital Carroll
With Cain Carroll

Drawn from two of the most important ancient texts on the subject, the Natya Shastra and the Abhinaya Darpana, this attractive set of user-friendly cards shows the 52 fundamental hand mudras used in Indian dance and theatre. These gestures provide the basis for an entire language of hand... more »

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Keywords: Indian temple dance, mudras

Mudras of Yoga

72 Hand Gestures for Healing and Spiritual Growth

Cain Carroll
With Revital Carroll

Hand mudras have been used for centuries in yogic traditions to promote health and wellbeing, and they are considered valuable tools on the path of spiritual awakening.
 
This card set provides 72 of the most important hand mudras used in yoga. The gestures presented support... more »

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Keywords: Indian temple dance, mudras, yoga

Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings

Edited by Wendy Magee
Foreword by Dr David W. Ramsey

There is a rapidly emerging and developing area of music therapy practice that uses electronic music technologies in a range of therapeutic and clinical settings to help clients with complex needs. This edited volume explains cutting edge technologies and how to apply these tools in practice. more »

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: adults, augmentative communication, autism, brain injury, children, communication, health care, intellectual disabilities, music therapy, occupational therapy, older people, palliative care, psychiatry, psychology, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, teenagers

Musical Encounters with Dying

Stories and Lessons

Islene Runningdeer
Foreword by Diana Peirce

Music therapy can be a profound physical, emotional and spiritual support at the end of life. This book looks at a wide variety of cases, explaining how music therapy can be used effectively. It highlights particular components of working with this group, such as creating a therapeutic... more »

Subjects: Arts Therapies, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adults, bereavement, community care, complementary therapies, counselling, creative therapies, death, dementia, depression, expressive therapies, grief, health care, mental health, music therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, pain management, palliative care, spirituality

No Matter What

An Adoptive Family's Story of Hope, Love and Healing

Sally Donovan

'I love you, no matter what.'
This book tells the uplifting true story of an ordinary couple who build an extraordinary family - describing Sally and Rob Donovan's journey from a diagnosis of infertility to their decision to adopt two children who suffered abuse in their early life. more »

Subjects: Parenting, Fiction & Memoirs, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adoption, children, counselling, families, infertility, memoirs, parenting, social work

Nurturing Attachments Training Resource

Running Parenting Groups for Adoptive Parents and Foster or Kinship Carers

Kim S. Golding

Nurturing Attachments Training Resource is a group-work programme designed to provide support and guidance to adoptive parents and foster or kinship carers. Based on attachment theory and an understanding of the impact of trauma on children's development and security, it provides an... more »

Subjects: Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: adoption, attachment, challenging behaviour, child development, child psychology, counselling, fostering, looked after children, parenting, psychology, resilience, social care, social work, trauma

Parenting a Teen or Young Adult with Asperger Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder)

325 Ideas, Insights, Tips and Strategies

Brenda Boyd

325 astute and practical ideas, insights, tips and strategies address the complex issues parents face during this crucial period of transition for their child with Asperger Syndrome (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). The practical, bite-size suggestions focus on the vital importance of developing... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, child psychology, cognitive behavioural therapy, communication, emotions, high functioning autism, parenting, relationships

Personalisation and Dementia

A Guide for Person-Centred Practice

Helen Sanderson and Gill Bailey

Personalisation builds on person-centred care to focus on how people with dementia can have more choice and control over decisions affecting them, and be supported to be part of their community.
This practical guide explains how to deliver personalised services and support for people with... more »

Subjects: Working with Older People, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, communication, community care, dementia, domicilary care, health care, nursing, older people, palliative care, person-centred, personalisation, residential care, social care, social work

Personalised Learning for Young People with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties

Andrew Colley
Foreword by Dr Penny Lacey

Challenging the notion that young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) should be taught in a linear, target-driven way, this book presents an innovative model for creating learning opportunities to suit the needs and abilities of each individual student. more »

Subjects: Education, Disability

Keywords: adolescence, adults, autism, challenging behaviour, communication, disability, education, intellectual disabilities, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory issues, special education, speech and language therapy, teenagers, transitions

Positively Parkinson's

Symptoms and Diagnosis, Research and Treatment, Advice and Support

Ann Andrews
Foreword by Dr Barry Snow

Informative, practical and uplifting, this is a book for anyone with Parkinson’s and for those who care for and support them. It contains answers to almost any question you might ask about Parkinson’s, from symptoms and diagnosis to the latest treatments and therapies, as well as the most... more »

Subjects: Disability, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adults, alternative therapies, carers, complementary therapies, disability, health care, nursing, nutrition, older people, Parkinson's disease

A Practical Guide to Mental Health Problems in Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

It's not just their autism!

Khalid Karim, Alvina Ali and Michelle O'Reilly

Exploring the relationship between ASD and mental health difficulties, this book offers practical guidance to help parents and professionals recognise and handle co-morbid conditions, and dispels the myth that they are just a part of autism. more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: ADHD, adolescence, anxiety, Asperger syndrome, autism, child psychiatry, child psychology, children, cognitive behavioural therapy, counselling, depression, eating disorders, mental health, obsessive compulsive disorder, self harm, sensory issues, sleep, teenagers, tourettes

Preventing the Emotional Abuse and Neglect of People with Intellectual Disability

Stopping Insult and Injury

Sally Robinson
Foreword by Hilary Brown

'There's so many different types of abuse, and it all comes down to the same thing. It's making people nothing. And Fran was nothing. There was never anything nice said about her, everything was negative. And she had to put up with that, and we had to put up with that, until we all sort of... more »

Subjects: Disability, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adult protection, carers, community care, disability, domicilary care, elder abuse, health care, intellectual disabilities, older people, residential care, resilience, social care, social policy, social work, social work law, supported living

Puppetry in Dementia Care

Connecting through Creativity and Joy

Karrie Marshall

Even in the later stages of the disease, when memory, words and relationships are affected, it is possible for people with dementia to express emotions, imagination, humour, sensitivities and personal preferences. This book demonstrates the many ways in which puppetry and associated art forms... more »

Subject: Working with Older People

Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, arts therapies, carers, communication, creative therapies, creativity, dementia, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, person-centred, relationships, residential care, storymaking

School Counsellors Working with Young People and Staff

A Whole-School Approach

Nick Luxmoore

What is it like to work as a counsellor in schools? What relationship might a counsellor have with staff? How can a counsellor become a positive, integral part of school life?
In this book, Nick Luxmoore shows how school counsellors can make a positive difference to the whole life of the... more »

Subjects: Education, Health, Social Work and Social Care

Keywords: adolescence, children, counselling, education, educational psychology, mental health, pastoral care, psychology, psychotherapy, teenagers

Sexuality and Relationship Education for Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A Professional's Guide to Understanding, Preventing Issues, Supporting Sexuality and Responding to Inappropriate Behaviours

Davida Hartman
Illustrated by Kate Brangan

Children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) require specialized teaching strategies when learning about puberty, sexuality and relationships. This professional resource offers practical teaching advice geared towards the needs of young people on the autism spectrum. more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adolescence, Asperger syndrome, autism, challenging behaviour, child development, children, disability, education, educational training, emotions, high functioning autism, intellectual disabilities, mainstream education, personal hygiene, PSHE, relationships, self esteem, sex education, sexual abuse, sexuality, special education, teenagers, transitions, youthwork

Sexuality and Severe Autism

A Practical Guide for Parents, Caregivers and Health Educators

Kate E. Reynolds

Sexual health and sexuality can be difficult subjects for parents and caregivers to broach with autistic children, made more challenging when children are at the severe end of the autism spectrum. Some parents may even question the validity of teaching sexuality to those who are severely... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adolescence, adults, autism, challenging behaviour, children, education, health care, intellectual disabilities, life skills, pervasive developmental disorder, relationships, residential care, sensory issues, sensory stimulation, sex education, sexual abuse, sexuality, special education

Sleep Better with Natural Therapies

A Comprehensive Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, Moving Sleep Cycles and Preventing Jet Lag

Peter Smith

Combining a wide range of drug-free therapeutic approaches, this book is a step-by-step guide to Peter Smith's unique, 100% natural sleep solution. It:
· Explains how sleep 'works' and the physical and psychological causes of insomnia.
· Offers practical advice about how to... more »

Subjects: Health, Social Work and Social Care, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: anxiety, cognitive behavioural therapy, complementary therapies, counselling, depression, diet, drugs, health care, mental health, nutrition, psychology, sleep

Soul and Spirit in Dance Movement Psychotherapy

A Transpersonal Approach

Jill Hayes
Foreword by Daria Halprin

Using a contemporary synthesis of Jungian and Post-Jungian imaginal perspectives, animate ecological phenomenology, somatics and recent scholarship in dance movement and progressive spiritualities, this unique book discusses how the promotion of a fluid relationship between imagination and... more »

Subjects: Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis, Arts Therapies

Keywords: creativity, dance, dance and movement therapy, dramatherapy, energy work, expressive therapies, mental health, movement, play, psychodrama, psychology, psychotherapy, spirituality, storymaking, trauma

Teach Me With Pictures

40 Fun Picture Scripts to Develop Play and Communication Skills in Children on the Autism Spectrum

Simone Griffin, Ruth Harris and Linda Hodgdon
Illustrated by Ralph Butler

An easy-to-use resource for professionals and parents, this book provides fun and practical ideas to help motivate and extend communication and play skills in children with autism with the support of pictures. more »

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, child development, child psychology, communication, early intervention, high functioning autism, inclusive classroom, life skills, literacy, mainstream education, occupational therapy, play, social skills, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy

Troubleshooting Relationships on the Autism Spectrum

A User's Guide to Resolving Relationship Problems

Ashley Stanford

Don't you wish relationships came with a manual? Ashley Stanford has written a user's guide to relationships that adopts a practical troubleshooting approach to resolving difficulties that will greatly appeal to the logical minds of individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as offering... more »

Subject: Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adults, Asperger syndrome, autism, communication, counselling, emotions, families, high functioning autism, life skills, relationships, self esteem, sexuality

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Brian Draper

In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community... more »

Subject: Working with Older People

Keywords: adults, Alzheimer's disease, carers, community care, dementia, health care, nursing, occupational therapy, older people, psychiatry, residential care, social care, social work

Using Art Therapy with Diverse Populations

Crossing Cultures and Abilities

Paula Howie, Sangeeta Prasad and Jennie Kristel
Foreword by Mercedes B. ter Maat and Gaelynn P. Wolf Bordonaro

Whether working in urban areas with high levels of cultural diversity, providing art therapy to 'unique' populations such as prisoners or asylums seekers, or introducing art therapy programs to parts of the world in which it is not yet established, it is essential that therapists understand... more »

Subject: Arts Therapies

Keywords: adults, aesthetics, art therapy, attachment, children, creative therapies, disability, education, expressive therapies, families, mental health, palliative care, psychology, race, relationships, spirituality, supervision, trauma

Visual Bridges for Special Learners

A Complete Resource of 32 Differentiated Learning Activities for People with Moderate Learning and Communication Disabilities

Julia Moor

Teachers and trainers running activities for people with learning and communication difficulties face the daunting task of balancing a wide range of needs, abilities and preferences, whilst simultaneously being asked to meet measured outcomes, record progress and create their own resources. more »

Subjects: Education, Disability

Keywords: adults, autism, communication, disability, education, further education, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, life skills, literacy, occupational therapy, person-centred, residential care, special education, speech and language pathology, speech and language therapy, supported living, teenagers

Visual Supports for Visual Thinkers

Practical Ideas for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Special Educational Needs

Lisa Rogers
Foreword by Gary B. Mesibov

Visual supports have been proven to be a highly effective way to communicate with, and teach, a student with an autism spectrum disorder or other learning difficulty.
This book is packed with simple, effective tools to assist in the education of students with special education needs. They... more »

Subjects: Education, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: adolescence, autism, challenging behaviour, children, education, educational psychology, educational training, emotions, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, social stories, special education, transitions

Vital Face

Facial Exercises and Massage for Health and Beauty

Leena Kiviluoma

This is a unique, revolutionary and totally natural self-care programme developed to treat muscle based health problems and reduce the signs of ageing.
The fully-illustrated handbook guides you through stretching and massage techniques to relax the facial, neck and shoulder muscles, with... more »

Subjects: Health, Social Work and Social Care, Complementary and alternative therapies

Keywords: alternative therapies, bodywork, complementary therapies, health care, massage, migraine, movement, nutrition, occupational therapy, older people, pain management

When the School Says No...How to Get the Yes!

Securing Special Education Services for Your Child

Vaughn Lauer

When planning a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), it is vital that parents and educators are involved in collaborative decision making. This book offers parents of children with autism and other disabilities a unique way of approaching and tackling the problems that can arise... more »

Subjects: Education, Disability, Asperger Syndrome, Autism and other Syndromes

Keywords: advocacy, Asperger syndrome, augmentative communication, autism, children's rights, communication, disability, disability law, education, high functioning autism, homeschooling, inclusive classroom, intellectual disabilities, mainstream education, parenting, special education

Why Can't My Child Behave?

Empathic Parenting Strategies that Work for Adoptive and Foster Families

Amber Elliott
Foreword by Kim S. Golding

'Parenting a child who doesn't know how to be parented is the most difficult job in the world.'
Why Can't My Child Behave? provides friendly expert advice on how to respond to difficult behaviours and emotions for parents of children with developmental trauma. Each chapter focusses on the... more »

Subjects: Parenting, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords: adolescence, adoption, anger management, attachment, challenging behaviour, child psychology, fostering, parenting, residential care, social work