Session By Session Guide to Life Story Work - A Practical Resource to Use With Looked After Or Adopted Children

List of contents

Preface Introduction A narrative approach to life story work Research around the effectiveness of using a narrative approach How to use this book Session one: establishing the ground rules and feelings cards Session two: The Tree of Life (part A) Session three: the tree of life (part B) Session four: A map of all the places you have lived Session five: Birth certificate Sessions six and seven: Co-constructing the story so far Session eight: Stones in a jar, acknowledging different types of memories Session nine: Origami hearts: Celebrating people who have had a positive impact Session ten: The Team of Life, part 1: Values Session eleven: Team of life part 2: Identifying their team and goals Session twelve: Team of life part 3: Tackling problems Session thirteen: Therapeutic stories References Appendix one: tree outline Appendix two: strength cards Appendix Three: feelings cards Appendix Four: Jar of stones activity Appendix five: team of life, football pitch outline

About the author

Dr Gillian Shotton is an Educational Psychologist in Northumberland with a specialist remit for working in the children’s homes as well as carrying out work in schools. Gillian is also a field tutor on the doctorate course in Educational Psychology at Newcastle University and has written a number of books and journal articles.

Summary

Life story work is a term often used to describe an approach that helps looked after and adopted children to talk and learn about their life experiences with the help of a trusted adult. This book is an essential step-by-step guide for carers and professionals seeking to carry out life story work.

Product details

• Authors: Gillian Shotton, Gillian (Educational Psychologist Shotton, Shotton Gillian
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.10.2020
• EAN: 9780367235222
• ISBN: 978-0-367-23522-2
• No. of pages: 184
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Inclusive Education, EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering, Psychotherapy, Educational psychology, Social Work, Psychotherapy: counselling, Adoption & fostering, Teaching skills & techniques, Health, Relationships and Personal development, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services