Book Nook: Healing Days
According to the American Psychological Association, a significant number of children in American society are exposed to traumatic life events. Traumatic events include sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, community and school violence, medical trauma, motor vehicle accidents, acts of terrorism, war experiences, natural and human-made disasters, suicides, and other traumatic losses. With an emphasis on taking the blame off the child, the book "Healing Days: A Guid
Sad, Glad, Scared and Mad!
Children can express, or repress, a range of emotions when they are facing new experiences. Using books in your practice is a great way to help children deal with their fears or emotions from a safe distance. Following are a few books I love to use to help validate feelings and start conversations. WHY DO YOU CRY?: How many times have you heard a caregiver or staff member tell a child "don't cry" when they are having something painful or frightening done to them? It is import
Book Nook: This Star Won't Go Out
I must be living in a vacuum not to have known the amazing story of Esther Grace Earl who was diagnosed at age twelve with thyroid cancer and who died shortly after turning sixteen. She is the person who John Green dedicated “The Fault in Our Stars” to and even though he reminds us that Hazel’s story is not Esther’s story, her family and friends can’t help but see Esther in his words. I have struggled to write this post about the book. After all, how do you sum up this young
Book Nook: It's Complicated
It is clear that social media is the new backdrop against which the adolescent developmental stage is taking place. As the use of social media continues to grow, it is important to recognize its importance as a therapeutic tool for adolescents in the hospital. "It's Complicated" is a new book that takes a deeper look at the role social media plays in the lives of the networked teen. #book #teenager #technology #support #internet #socialmedia #coping
Book Nook: All Families Are Special
In our work with children we meet many different types of families. This book shows us that each persons family is unique and special and could be used as a conversation starter with a child to explore the topic of diversity. #diversity #family #bibliotherapy #book
