Publisher's Synopsis
Many children suffer from family or school-based worries. More serious problems such as trauma or neglect lead to attachment issues. Storytelling helps to address many issues, allowing emotional connection and increasing empathy. Children identify with characters and feel empowered to find their own solutions. Through play they learn to manage relationships and regulate emotions and as issues are resolved children learn problem-solving skills. Includes guidelines for creating stories for individuals and groups, as well as case studies and theory. Themes include: Low Self-Esteem; Anxiety; Loss; Rejection; Self-control; Concentration; Parental illness; Domestic disputes; Attachment Difficulties; Step-families; Bullying; Loneliness; Siblings. Invaluable for teachers, counsellors and carers.
