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A guidebook to help children who: hurt, hit, bite, smash, kick, shout, scream or who are out of control, hyperaroused or hyperactive; can only discharge their angry feelings in verbal or physical attacks, rather than being able to think about and reflect on what they feel; and, are angry because it is easier than feeling hurt or sad.
List of contents
INTRODUCTION: THE CHILDREN THIS BOOK WILL HELP; WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN RAGE; UNDERSTANDING WHY A CHILD BECOMES LOCKED IN RAGE; HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LOCKED IN RAGE: WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO BE; PRACTICAL WAYS OF ENABLING CHILDREN TO SPEAK ABOUT AND WORK THROUGH FEELINGS OF ANGER AND RAGE; WHY THERAPY AND COUNSELLING FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN RAGE? WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN HATE; UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN LOCKED IN HATE; HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LOCKED IN HATE: WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO BE; PRACTICAL WAYS OF ENABLING CHILDREN TO SPEAK ABOUT AND WORK THROUGH FEELINGS OF HATE; WHY COUNSELLING OR THERAPY FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN HATE?
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Margot Sunderland, Nicky Hancock
Summary
A guidebook to help children who: hurt, hit, bite, smash, kick, shout, scream or who are out of control, hyperaroused or hyperactive; can only discharge their angry feelings in verbal or physical attacks, rather than being able to think about and reflect on what they feel; and, are angry because it is easier than feeling hurt or sad.
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"An attractively presented publication...there are clear explanations of what can be done and why, along with numerous exercises and some vivid graphics." —Care and Health Magazine
"Sunderland's whole series is excellent. I find I recommend each one... Good writing, wonderful artwork, a real impetus to use the material" —Adoption Today
"A vital resource for all parents and child professionals"— Families Magazine
"Margot's books are digestible teaching aids for anyone working with children - a resource that would be beneficial in every school both for qualified and non-qualified staff."— Special Children
