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Direct work with vulnerable children, playful activities and strategies for communication, Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Direct work with vulnerable children

electronic resource

Audrey Tait and Helen Wosu

playful activities and strategies for communication

Playful Activities and Strategies for Communi., For many vulnerable children, the idea of talking to an adult about their experiences and feelings can be a daunting prospect. This book demonstrates how the introduction of playfulness when working with neglected or abused children helps to build a trusting relationship by openly engaging with the child's world. The practical activities and resources provided have been developed over 20 years of working with vulnerable children and are proven to help reduce feelings of stress and open up the lines of communication between adult and child. The straightforward, accessible style makes them easy to follow and ideal for reference in everyday practice. With plenty of tried and tested advice, this book is essential reading for all those working with vulnerable children, including social workers, child protection workers, therapists, teachers and police interviewers, who are looking for effective ways to engage with them

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