The importance of peace around the world is poignantly observed in this picture book which is written in free verse form and depicts children from a range of cultures and backgrounds. It is useful for discussing opposites and promoting discussion on how children can achieve peaceful outcomes in their own life. Simple illustrations are colourful and appealing.
Useful for: peace, social and civic responsibility, respect and concern for others and their rights, modelling writing, interpersonal skills
This is an exciting and pioneering new practical resource in print and on the internet for undertaking Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with children and young people. The materials have been developed by the author and trialled extensively in clinical work with children and young people presenting with a range of psychological problems. This book provides the clinician with a range of flexible and highly appealing materials that can be used to structure and facilitate clinical sessions. This is a must have resource for clinical psychologists, child and adolescent psychiatrists, community psychiatric... More info
Here is a book that celebrates the ability of neighbourhoods to heal themselves from within. John McKnight shows how competent communities have been invaded and colonized by professionalized services—often with devastating results. Overwhelmed by these social services, the spirit of community falters: families collapse, schools fail, violence spreads, and medical systems spiral out of control. Instead of more or better services, the basis for resolving many of America’s social problems is the community capacity of the local citizens. More info
Early childhood professionals are often required to work with children and families from a range of diverse backgrounds. This book goes beyond simplistic definitions of diversity, encouraging a much broader understanding and helping early childhood educators develop a critical disposition towards assumptions about children and childhood in relation to diversity, difference and social justice. As well as drawing on research, the book gives an overview of relevant contemporary social theories, including poststructuralism, cultural studies, postcolonialism, feminist perspectives and queer theory. Each chapter interrogates practice and explores opportunities and strategies for creating... More info
