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Good Grief 1
Exploring Feelings, Loss and Death with Under Elevens: 2nd Edition
Barbara Ward and Associates
Good Grief has been designed to explore and demystify the experience of loss - in different contexts - within the framework of the National Curriculum. Suitable for all professionals, carers and parents, Good Grief 1 facilitates the use of children's own experiences and encouraging improvisation and extension. Learn More1995, 276pp -
Good Grief 2
Exploring Feelings, Loss and Death with Over Elevens and Adults: 2nd Edition
Barbara Ward and Associates
Good Grief has been designed to explore and demystify the experience of loss in different contexts within the framework of the National Curriculum. Primarily designed for mixed ability secondary and adult education, Good Grief 2 will also be invaluable for many other statutory, professional and community organisations. Learn More1995, 276pp -
The Reflective Professional in Education
Psychological Perspectives on Changing Contexts
Edited by Carmel Jennings and Elizabeth Kennedy
The Reflective Professional in Education provides insights and understandings into the building of more effective relationships with clients. It is based on experience derived from specialist work with children and families in a variety of settings, within the broad contexts of education and related fields. Learn More1996, 220pp -
Educational Psychology Casework
A Practical Guide
Rick Beaver
The author examines the ways of improving relationship between client and worker, developing rapport skills and gaining a child's trust and respect. The text contains training exercises, stories and examples of children's artwork which may be used to gain knowledge of a child's mind, especially young children with poor verbal communication skills Learn More1996, Paperback / softback, 9.21in x 6.22in / 234mm x 158mm, 224pp, AU$49.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-364-4 -
How We Feel
An Insight into the Emotional World of Teenagers
Edited by Jacki Gordon and Gillian Grant
This innovative and accessible book shows, largely in their own words, how young people really feel about themselves and the world around them. They speak about school, parents, siblings, peers, romance, good looks, jealousy, bullying, sex, drugs, normality and difference, their joy, pain and confusion, and everything else. Learn More1997, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.14in / 233mm x 156mm, 250pp, AU$49.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-439-9 -
Making a Leap - Theatre of Empowerment
A Practical Handbook for Creative Drama Work with Young People
Sara Clifford and Anna Herrmann
A practical handbook for those wanting to use drama and theatre to explore issues in their work with young people, this book has developed from ten years of active research in community settings. The authors' holistic approach to theatre-making draws on theatre in education, community theatre, youth work, group work and conflict resolution. Learn More1998, 256pp -
Using Interactive Imagework with Children
Walking on the Magic Mountain
Deborah Plummer
It is a practical guide to working with children's natural imaginative abilities in order to encourage creative thinking, higher self-esteem and effective stress management. It is emphasized that all children can learn to use their imaginations in a constructive way that will contribute to happier and more creative lives as they grow to adulthood. Learn More1998, Paperback / softback, 9.17in x 6.18in / 233mm x 157mm, 144pp, AU$39.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-671-3 -
Understanding and Supporting Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
Edited by Paul Cooper
The contributors stress that EBDs are a form of communication, albeit an antagonistic one, and evaluate the success of different methods of intervention in clinical, educational and family settings. They argue that successful intervention requires an appreciation of the complex interplay in the social and personal factors affecting each child. Learn More1999, 272pp -
Traveller Children
A Voice for Themselves
Cathy Kiddle
This book looks at education in the context of several distinct travelling groups including Circus, Fairground and New Travellers. Cathy Kiddle argues that education is important for Traveller children in that it enables them to develop into independent learners and, through this, independent people, able to speak for themselves. Learn More1999, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.22in / 229mm x 158mm, 176pp, AU$46.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-684-31999, Ebook, PDF, 176pp, AU$46.99ISBN: 978-0-85700-622-6 -
Listening to Young People in School, Youth Work and Counselling
Nick Luxmoore
This accessible book captures the reality of young people's experiences, their relationships and the things that are important to them. Using in-depth examples from his many years' experience, Nick Luxmoore outlines a creative approach that will enable professionals to respond appropriately to the complex needs of young people. Learn More2000, Paperback / softback, 8.58in x 6.73in / 218mm x 171mm, 144pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 978-1-85302-909-72000, Ebook, PDF, 144pp, AU$29.99ISBN: 978-1-84642-201-0