This authoritative book is a brilliant resource for teachers, social workers, health visitors, family support in fact, anyone working with children. It highlights the importance of helping parents tackle any concerns early on in their child's development and is a guide to dealing with typical problems of childhood and adolescence.
Written in a clear, jargon-free style, the resource includes background material and group activities for many sessions.
Content includes:
thoughts and values about children and family life
influences of their own childhood on parenting style and relationships
what sort of parent are they
communicating with the family
family structure
strengthening family relationships and developing resilience.
Madan Mall is an experienced child and family therapist and an associate lecturer for The Open University. Berni Stringer is a qualified teacher and social worker with an advanced qualification in supervision and mentorship in childcare from University of Leicester.