Jessica: 2764 books
Art-Making with Refugees and Survivors
Creative and Transformative Responses to Trauma After Natural Disasters, War and Other Crises
Language: English
Release Date: March 21, 2018
This book explores how creativity and the expressive arts can be therapeutic for refugees and survivors of natural disasters, poverty, war, pandemic and genocide.
Artists and therapists behind group art projects worldwide reveal how art enables people to come together, find their voices and...
Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change
A Clinician's Guide
Language: English
Release Date: January 19, 2017
Although the environmental and physical effects of climate change have long been recognised, little attention has been given to the profound negative impact on mental health. Leslie Davenport presents comprehensive theory, strategies and resources for addressing key clinical themes specific to the...
The Hormone Factor in Mental Health
Bridging the Mind-Body Gap
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2013
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.
This book is a bold crossover between the disciplines...
Working with Children and Teenagers Using Solution Focused Approaches
Enabling Children to Overcome Challenges and Achieve their Potential
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2011
Solution focused approaches offer proven ways of helping children overcome a whole range of difficulties, from academic problems to mental health issues, by helping them to identify their strengths and achievements.
Based on solution focused practice principles, this book illustrates communication...
Positive Behaviour Management in Primary Schools
An Essential Guide
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2018
This highly accessible and much-needed resource sets out practical advice on positive behaviour management in primary schools, exploring how to support children effectively with their personal, social and emotional development.
With an emphasis on implementable strategies, this book will give...
Communicating Better with People on the Autism Spectrum
35 Things You Need to Know
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2016
Covering verbal and non-verbal communication, Paddy-Joe Moran presents 35 simple tips and strategies to help professionals improve their communication and relationships with individuals on the autism spectrum.
The language that professionals choose to use can have a long-term impact on autistic...
A Guide to Writing Social Stories™
Step-by-Step Guidelines for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2016
Social Stories™ are a widely used and highly effective intervention for supporting children on the autism spectrum, but it can feel overwhelming to follow all the rules put in place to create personalised stories. Developed with the input of parents and professionals, and informed by new Social...
by Nicola Morgan
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: November 15, 2008
Every teacher knows that the foundation of a good learning environment is effective behaviour management. Without the right attitude, resources and techniques, behaviour problems can disrupt classes, consume the teacher's time and subsequently affect the education and well-being of all the children....
Understanding Facial Recognition Difficulties in Children
Prosopagnosia Management Strategies for Parents and Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: May 15, 2011
Can you imagine not being able to recognize those you know if they wore glasses, changed their hairstyle, or perhaps put on a hat?
Prosopagnosia is a severe facial recognition disorder that is thought to impact around two per cent of the population. Frequently found in children on the autism...
Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults
Criminal Justice and Adult Protection
Language: English
Release Date: October 15, 2008
Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults provides an up-to-date summary of developments in the legislative framework and best practice relevant to the area of adult protection work.
It explains legislation that can be used in adult protection work, covering criminal and civil law, and...
What Children Need to Be Happy, Confident and Successful
Step by Step Positive Psychology to Help Children Flourish
Language: English
Release Date: March 15, 2012
What makes children happy, confident and successful? How can you help a child to flourish? Their environment is important, but the real difference is in your hands – every adult has the tools to help a child achieve psychological wellbeing.
This book provides a practical model for helping...
by Jessica Stott
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2015
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This program is designed for FAT LOSS & TONING / BODY SHAPING...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome in Children
A Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2011
This straightforward guide offers a complete overview of Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) and gives practical advice for overcoming the difficulties it poses in a wide range of contexts from diagnosis through to adulthood.
Starting with an exploration into the background of PDA...
Employment for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome or Non-Verbal Learning Disability
Stories and Strategies
Language: English
Release Date: January 26, 2004
Most people with Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD) or Asperger Syndrome (AS) are underemployed. This book sets out to change this. With practical and technical advice on everything from job hunting to interview techniques, from 'fitting in' in the workplace to whether or not to disclose a diagnosis,...