Description
This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled.
Stories can empower children to take action and ask for help, including help with changes and life-plans. Stories provide a secure structure with endings and closure. The book develops the following topics:
- Stories for assessment
- Stories for understanding emotions
- Stories for exploring the senses
- Stories for managing loss
- Stories for ritual and drama
There are new and revised stories, in particular addressing trauma and abuse. This book is written for all those people with the welfare of children as their priority.
About the Author
Dr Sue Jennings pioneered Dramatherapy and Playtherapy in the UK and Europe and established the fields in postgraduate practice. Sue is a founding member of the British Association of Dramatherapists, is State Registered with the Health Professions Council, a full member of the British Association of Play Therapists and Play Therapy UK. She is also a full member of the National Association of Drama Therapy (USA).
Reviews
"This thought-provoking volume demonstrates, through good explanations of theory and examples of practice, the potential power of stories and storytelling when supporting vulnerable children." - Helen Curran, senior lecturer in SEN at Bath Spa University.
Book Information
ISBN 9781909301825
Author Sue Jennings
Format Paperback
Page Count 118
Imprint Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 408g
