(Ebook) The Handbook of Therapeutic Care for Children: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Working with Traumatized Children and Adolescents in Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Care by Janise Mitchell, Joe Tucci, Ed Tronick, Stephen W. Porges, Martin H. Teicher, Orgilmaa Munkbaatar, Allan N. Schore, Kathomi Gatwiri, Bruce D. Perry, Glenda Kickett, Shaun Chandran, Elaine Farmer ISBN 9781785927515, 1785927515

(Ebook) The Handbook of Therapeutic Care for Children: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Working with Traumatized Children and Adolescents in Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Care by Janise Mitchell, Joe Tucci, Ed Tronick, Stephen W. Porges, Martin H. Teicher, Orgilmaa Munkbaatar, Allan N. Schore, Kathomi Gatwiri, Bruce D. Perry, Glenda Kickett, Shaun Chandran, Elaine Farmer ISBN 9781785927515, 1785927515

This innovative book brings together a wide range of therapeutic approaches, techniques and models to outline recent developments in the practice of supporting children in out-of-home care. It sheds light on the significance of schools, sports and peer relationships in the lives of traumatized children. It also draws particular attention to the vital importance of taking into account children's cultural heritage, and to the growing prevalence of relative care.

Each chapter is set out by acclaimed and world-renowned contributors' specific approach, such as Dan Hughes and his work on conceptual maps and Cathy Malchiodi and her research on creative interventions, and gives practical ways to support children and carers. It also includes contributions from Bruce Perry, Allan Schore and Martin Teicher. This comprehensive volume will open new avenues for understanding how the relationship between child and carer can create opportunities for change and healing.