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Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk Sue Jennings

Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk By Sue Jennings

Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk by Sue Jennings

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Summary

Including stories for: play development; senses; assessment; and, emotions, the book also covers a range of fairy stories, myths, legends and suggestions for creating stories together. It aims to improve play skills - through storytelling and storywork - of anyone working with children, especially with children 'at risk'.

Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk Summary

Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk by Sue Jennings

This second edition is fully updated and addresses ways in which we can apply stories and storytelling with children who are troubled.

Stories can empower children to take action and ask for help, including help with changes and life-plans. Stories provide a secure structure with endings and closure. The book develops the following topics:

  • Stories for assessment

  • Stories for understanding emotions

  • Stories for exploring the senses

  • Stories for managing loss

  • Stories for ritual and drama

There are new and revised stories, in particular addressing trauma and abuse. This book is written for all those people with the welfare of children as their priority.

Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk Reviews

"This thought-provoking volume demonstrates, through good explanations of theory and examples of practice, the potential power of stories and storytelling when supporting vulnerable children." - Helen Curran, senior lecturer in SEN at Bath Spa University.

About Sue Jennings

Dr Sue Jennings pioneered Dramatherapy and Playtherapy in the UK and Europe and established the fields in postgraduate practice. Sue is a founding member of the British Association of Dramatherapists, is State Registered with the Health Professions Council, a full member of the British Association of Play Therapists and Play Therapy UK. She is also a full member of the National Association of Drama Therapy (USA).

Table of Contents

Contents Authors acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1 Why storytelling is essential Chapter 2 Stories about nature, theatre and play Chapter 3 Stories for play development and assessment Chapter 4 Stories for sequencing and outcomes Chapter 5 Stories for sadness Chapter 6 Stories about neglect Chapter 7 Stories for anger management Chapter 8 Stories for talking about fears Chapter 9 Stories about nature Chapter 10 Stories for feeling good about life (especially looked-after children) Appendix 1 Extra stories to explore Appendix 2 Story techniques for teachers, therapists and parents Appendix 3 Messy play recipes References and useful reading

Additional information

NPB9781909301825
9781909301825
1909301825
Creative Storytelling with Children at Risk by Sue Jennings
Sue Jennings
New
Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2017-06-02
118
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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