Download or read book The Dreams of an Abused Child written by Alfie Hughes and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adam, Mark, and Abi suffer from relentless physical, mental, and emotional abuse at the hands of those meant to protect and love them. Their only respite is by the river, a temporary haven where they can play and forget their troubles, if only for a moment. One day, while walking home from school along the riverbank, they heroically save an otter and her pups. However, their noble act leaves them dirty and wet, and they dread the inevitable punishment awaiting them at home. In a twist of fate, just as Adam faces another punishment for fleeing school bullies, the family and friends of the otters they rescued intervene. The children’s abusers are subjected to a unique trial and fitting punishment by an indignant Mr. Otter. The children are then whisked away to a magical realm, embraced by a loving animal family. In this new world, they find the happiness they’ve longed for, but the scars of their past abuse remain. These animals reveal the children’s hidden potential, training them to become Mighty Warriors endowed with extraordinary powers. Armed with their new abilities and driven by a sense of justice, the trio returns to their grim world to rescue other abused children. Their mission is fraught with challenges, unexpected twists, and encounters with malevolent adults. This tale is a journey of transformation, courage, and the power of kindness in the face of darkness.
Download or read book Privilege of Parenting written by Bruce Dolan (Psy.D.) and published by PoP the World. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience working with kids from all walks of life-from deeply troubled children mired in LA's child welfare system to the privileged scions of the Beverly Hills elite-Dr. Dolin delivers a practical, compassionate guide for parents that will help children thrive through their most difficult passages. For it is when our children are at their worst-depressed, anxious, defiant, angry or fearful-that we are called upon to do our best. More than just a guide to mindful parenting, "Privilege of Parenting" provides a veritable toolkit for parents dealing with problem behaviors ranging from everyday sadness and fears to severe clinical issues. In every case, Dr. Dolin frames each behavior, discusses causes and contributing factors, and then distills the essence of what helps. He illustrates his advice with extraordinary-and moving-anecdotes of the children and families with whom he has worked. This is a book that is inspiring, instructive and a pleasure to read. Dr. Dolin's approach represents a kind of "yoga of parenting." Not surprisingly, yoga is among Dr. Dolin's various prescriptions. All parents love their children. "Privilege of Parenting" will help readers transform the abiding love they have for their children into compassionate, insightful and consistent parenting. Privilege of Parenting is a psychological guide that helps parents build-and repair-nourishing and empathic relationships with their children. "Privilege of Parenting" equips parents with deeper insights into the fears and blind-spots that hinder us as parents and gives guidelines, approaches and strategies for getting it right with our kids as well as tools for personal growth in the service of better parenting. "Privilege of Parenting" is not only a "how-to" but ultimately a "why to" book that likens parenting to yoga and helps the reader realize that in parenting as their best Self, they are inherently following an often overlooked path to potential happiness, wellness and spirit.
Download or read book An Abusive Childhood written by Daniela Margison and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-12 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book sheds light and brings awareness to a topic that isn't always at the forefront of our society which is completely unfortunate. No child, or human being, deserves to have a life with these conditions. This is a freightening true story of an adult man's childhood years under extreme abuse. Anyone who truly cares about the well being of children should read this book to learn the signs of childhood abuse. This story took place about 20 years ago in Florida. This book is a must read even if you think you have never had any connection to child abuse.
Download or read book The Abused Child written by Toni Vaughn Heineman and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 1998-07-23 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the intrapsychic worlds of abused children and examines many of the complications encountered when treating them. Clinical examples show how abuse derails normal development and the way in which psychodynamic psychotherapy can re-establish emotional connections. Chapters highlight special issues involved when working with children who have been abused, exploring memory and disclosure, dissociation and externalization, and the relationship between action and spoken language.
Download or read book Experiences Observations And Knowledge Of An Abused Child written by Jesusita Surma and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-04-24 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read on to learn how the author not only overcame years of abuse and trauma but also used her troubled past to fuel her dreams. Her story is also a warning to would-be abusive, neglectful, selfish parents that the memories they generate are a legacy for their children. The way parents truly want to be remembered will be determined by how they treat their child(ren). The moments that the parent makes impressionable for the child are what counts. The question is - what moments/actions/emotions does each parent want his/her child to remember? All thoughts, ideas, beliefs and opinions within these pages are solely her and are based upon my own experiences, observations and knowledge.
Download or read book Dream Time with Children written by Brenda Mallon and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children may not understand where their dreams come from, especially when they experience terrifying nightmares that stop them being able to sleep and frighten them when they are awake. Accessible and fun to use, this guide gives a step-by-step account of how to understand and interpret children's dreams.
Download or read book The Black Gown written by Paolo Tabbi and published by Paolo L Tabbi. This book was released on 2022-02-23 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Suffering abuse at the hands of people close to you, people who are supposed to take care of you, look after you and nourish you, inflicts a trauma that can leave you scarred for life. Having gone through a similar experience, the author wishes to highlight the taboo topic of child sexual abuse. Kids who are supposed to be surrounded with care and love, in such cases, end up losing their innocence and are forced to grow up before time. They have no clue as to why they are going through what they are going through and what they have done to be treated the way they are. Hence, ‘The Black Gown’ aims to serve as solace for people and to provide them enough courage to speak up about the abuse. The horrifying culture of abuse has to stop now! Paolo Tabbi spends most of his time in the kitchen, cooking hearty meals for friends and family and experimenting with new dishes. He never planned on becoming a published writer but the COVID-19 Pandemic changed his outlook on life and pushed him to confront the fears he had long kept hidden from everyone. This book is for every single child, and now adult, who has suffered abuse but was too scared to speak up about it. This book is for them to know that someone cares for their wellbeing and prays that God gives them strength to fight their demons and to speak up about the abuse while holding the abuser accountable. If you feel down, overwhelmed or extremely anxious. Find help. Always remember, you are not alone. Talk to someone. Help could be a few calls away. Call 911 or your local mental health center. Don’t be afraid or ashamed. Talking is the cure of your worries. There are a number of places and hospitals where people that struggle with mental issues and abuse can call. Here are a few of them: +1 613-722-6521- Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center 911- For urgent and life-threatening situations. 1-866-9960991 (outside Ottawa) or locally- 613-722-6914 - The toll-free mental crisis line. (24-hours a day)
Download or read book The Shattered Dream written by Cynthia R. Campbell and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Psychotherapy of Abused and Neglected Children written by John W. Pearce and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2013-12-09 with total page 431 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This widely used guidebook and text combines theory, research, and practical clinical strategies. Provided is a thoughtful framework for understanding the developmental impact of maltreatment; assessing the unique needs of each child and family; building a strong therapeutic relationship; and implementing a variety of effective interventions.
Download or read book Therapeutic Work with Sexually Abused Children written by Randall Easton Wickham and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2002-03-08 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: `This book is a practical and supportive guide for the professionals facing this traumatic subject. [It] is easily readable′ - Journal of Child and Adolescent Mental Health `Therapeutic Work With Sexually Abused Children locates the practice experience of the authors within a rigorous theoretical framework and is a readable and useable guide to the complexities of helping children and adolescents who have suffered the trauma of sexual abuse′ - Youth & Policy `It is refreshing to find child therapists ready to engage with sexually abused children by incorporating trauma theory and research, addressing child protection and seeing themselves as part of a team that includes the carers. The authors provide an overview of phases of treatment, theoretical considerations and essential skills. They emphasize the importance of relationship and explore its impact on the therapist. Their approach is creative and child-centered. Case vignettes, poems and exercises promote empathy with the child′s perspective. There is a useful chapter on cultural issues and the needs of children in alternative care... this is an excellent primer for the child′s helping network′ - Community Care `This is an excellent book for workers seeking to respond more effectively to child victims of abuse′ - David Pearson, Caring Magazine Therapeutic Work with Sexually Abused Children is a creative and practical guide for professionals working directly with those who have suffered sexual abuse and for their carers. The trauma of sexual abuse experienced in childhood can be severe and enduring. Therapeutic support is offered to help both the child and the family cope with psychological or emotional difficulties both currently and in later life. Therapists must be able to respond effectively to the child victim in a sensitive and timely way which prioritizes the needs of each child. Drawing on their experience as practitioners, the authors explore the reactions which children commonly experience following abuse and examine the tasks of the therapist in responding to them. This book explores the counselling of children who have been abused rather than adult survivors of child abuse. The book will benefit from the combined experiences of one US author and one UK author.
Download or read book Trauma and Dreams written by Deirdre Barrett and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2001-10-30 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, this volume concludes with a look at the potential "traumas of normal life," such as divorce, bereavement, and life-threatening illness, and the role of dreams in working through normal grief and loss
Download or read book Working with Abused Children written by Celia Doyle and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with abused children is a demanding and emotionally charged area of practice in which practitioners must balance sensitivity with statutory obligation. This thoroughly updated new edition emphasises the need for a central focus on the child and their perspectives, to ensure safe and effective work with children and their families. Opening with the foundations of good practice, the book goes on to capture the perspectives of children through moving first-hand accounts from abuse survivors. Woven through with frank narratives from the author's own practice experience, it discusses the importance of assessment and explores interventions through individual, family and group work. Keeping the voice of the child at its heart, this edition features: - All-new chapters on transitions from childhood to adulthood, and on the emotional impact for practitioners in the field, including coping strategies and practice guidance - New perspectives on practice within the context of current policy, including the Every Child Matters legacy and the Munro Review - A range of supportive features, such as points for reflection, practice examples and further reading resources. Since the first edition in 1989, the rhetoric and terminology on safeguarding children have changed beyond recognition. Yet the need to understand and accommodate the abused child's perspective remains. Working with Abused Children therefore continues to be a valuable resource for students, educators and practitioners working within this challenging field.
Download or read book The Spinner of Dreams written by K. A. Reynolds and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inventive, empathetic, and strange in all the best ways, The Spinner of Dreams draws from the author’s own experiences to create a story that feels timeless and universal. As she did in her debut The Land of Yesterday, K. A. Reynolds thoughtfully explores mental health and crafts an adventure that fits right alongside middle grade classics like The Phantom Tollbooth. Annalise Meriwether—though kind, smart, and curious—is terribly lonely. Cursed at birth by the devious Fate Spinner, Annalise has always lived a solitary life with her loving parents. She does her best to ignore the cruel townsfolk of her desolate town—but the black mark on her hand won’t be ignored. Not when the monster living within it, which seems to have an agenda of its own, grows more unpredictable each day. There’s only one way for Annalise to rid herself of her curse: to enter the Labyrinth of Fate and Dreams and defeat the Fate Spinner. So despite her anxiety, Annalise sets out to undo the curse that’s defined her—and to show the world, and herself, exactly who she is inside.
Download or read book A Victim s Worst Nightmare written by Keith Ryder and published by Strategic Book Publishing & Rights Agency. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the names have been changed in this stirring memoir, the author relives his painful childhood, which was filled with the worst type of abuse a child could live through. Lance Parker survived physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, as well as emotional abuse. He tells how to recognize the changes abused children could go through over a short period of time. He also shows how you can help a child being abused. Worst of all, these children suffer at the hands of those who are supposed to protect them. Don’t let another day go by without reading the timely book Unforgotten Dreams: This is the true story of a very Young Métis Boy who challenges the Demon that lurks in The shadows of darkness.
Download or read book Child of Stone written by Casey and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-10-03 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Why do I hurt so much and why does it feel like I can't stop crying. I feel so alone in this world like I'm living in some sort of hell on earth and no one can save me. I go to bed but I cannot sleep. I simply think about everything. Why am I here, what is my purpose and why do I feel that I must protect everyone at the cost of myself. I need to feel valued and loved to be hugged and told that I'm special. I need a mother who wants a daughter and why do I have to have her! Please God rescue me from her torture and hatred". These are the painful words of a 10 year old child who is being physically and sexually abused. This book is intended to show the reader what abuse is truly like. Some of the scenes are graphic in nature, but that is because they are real. If you want to understand what a child goes through when they are being abused, to truly open your eyes to their pain, then this book is for you. It is also intended to help others who have been or are being abused to stop feeling alone and to know that there is a way out.
Download or read book The Dream Interpretation Dictionary written by J.M. DeBord and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2017-05-22 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unravels dream symbols and their meanings What do reoccurring dreams reveal? What's the purpose of nightmares—and can they be stopped? Why do some people show up in dreams? Are some dreams actually warnings? Going beyond superficial explanations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings brings a deep and rich understanding to a variety of images, signs, and symbols. It considers the context to help anyone complete their own personal jigsaw puzzle. It provides the tools to allow anyone to sort through possible connections and to make sense of their dreams. From entries ranging from “Abandonment” to “Zoo,” this massive tome analyzes sex dreams, money dreams, dreams of falling, running, or paralysis and much, much more. It brings profound insights to thousands of dream messages. It shows what to look for and what to ignore and teaches how to master dream interpretation. Examples of symbols are given. The complexity and context of a dream are explored. Signs and their meanings are illustrated. Illuminating the intelligence of dreams, decoding clues, explaining symbols, and revealing the universal meanings of each as well as their subtler associations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings explores the messages delivered by the unconscious mind during sleep. It examines how dreams connect to daily life. It shows how dreams can lead to deeper understanding and self-awareness. Also included are a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to the book’s usefulness.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Special Education written by Cecil R. Reynolds and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-01-02 with total page 809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a thoroughly revised, comprehensive A to Z compilation of authoritative information on the education of those with special needs.
