Why are you so sad? A Child's book about Parental Depression
When a parent has depression, children often feel sad and confused themselves. This interactive book can help by:
Why are you so sad? Contains comprehensive and authoritative note to parents by therapists from the disciplines of clinical social work and clinical psychology.
Narrative therapy introduces the idea that our lives are made up of multiple events that can be strung together in many possible stories. These stories can be developed to find richer (or "thicker") narratives, and thus release the hold of negative ("thin") narratives upon the client. Replete with case examples from clinical practice, this is the first book to present a compelling evidence base for narrative therapy, interweaving practice tips, training, and research. The book's rigorous, research-based approach meets the increasing demand on therapists to demonstrate the effectiveness of their... More info
Working with Vulnerable Families embodies the universal edict - that for societies to flourish we must enhance the opportunities for our children to reach their physical, intellectual, emotional and social potential. For families facing issues of marginalisation, poverty, domestic violence, drug and alcohol dependence or mental illness, such ideals can seem particularly daunting. In a thoroughly candid and engaging style, this ground-breaking text transcends narrow professional boundaries to demonstrate how those working in diverse health, education and social welfare settings can work collaboratively with one another and with parents to protect,... More info
Suffused with poignancy and wisdom this utterly delightful story traces the place of play in one small boy's life. A cardboard box becomes a pirate ship, a chariot and a ladder. The pet dog (wet hair and all!) is friend, horse, goal keeper (not a good one) and pirate. More info
