The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions (Therapeutic Parenting Books)

So sad to be in this position, but amazing how this is transforming this child.

Good

I liked the behaviours list of what to do when the child behaves in certain ways , where does it come from and what to do about it.I thought a few of the suggestions though could be reviewed as I believe they are not exactly in accordance to attachment parenting or the child could understand it as sarcasm. Thus the 4 stars.

I have found this really useful as a quick reference book which also gives some advice and guidance. Excellent

I was a little sceptical about this book because I find some of the ideas put forward in books recommended by Social Care are more theoretical than practical. This book breaks that mould. It opens by giving some global guidance about the therapeutic parenting approach which is applied throughout. I found that based in sound common sense and it was clearly written by someone who has been through exactly the same experiences that we are as adoptive parents.The book is logical and well and well laid out.Once the basic principal is explained there is a logical a-z list of behaviours / problems whereby the behaviours are identified ie “What it looks like” then follows a list of “Why it might happen” then some suggested “Preventative strategies”, then “ Stategies during” and finally suggested strategies how to deal with the behaviours afterwards /long term.This book was clearly written from real life experience (although the author is clearly very well qualified in this field academically) and not written by someone with no real personal experience who has just obtained a theoretical degree obtained in a university. That is what makes this book stand out. The author knows the reality and not just the theory. She clearly appreciates, from experience, the major traumas children taken into care have suffered. She appreciates the behaviours children develop as a direct result of the negative experiences that have been inflicted upon them and offers practical advice to recognise, to understand, to help cope with and how to address the behaviours for the children’s long term wellbeing but also for the sanity of the parents. It’s not the child’s fault that they need extra help but the author offers more than sympathy, she offers ways of identifying the cause of the behaviour and practical way to address the problem.If you have a child who has been through the care system or is currently in care this book is a “must buy”.

This book is just "OK". I found some of her examples of responses to a child a little patronising. I think a lot of the techniques are pretty much already known by parents with reactive children and have probably learnt things suggested through trial and error, like leaving the child to calm down on their own but be close by, give them space when needed, looking for triggers and thinking about triggers after an action has taken place and think how to avoid an issue in the future etc.It was interesting to read about how a child can feel and how that can cause a specific action, but that's about it.If I were you I'd download a Kindle sample and maybe look at more in-depth reviews before buying the book.

I have a couple of traumatised children in my care for several years now. I've been on all sorts of courses to help them with attachment disorders, but this is the first time I've read anything that sounds like my life and makes sense. I've been putting a few things into place and hopeful we will see results, am very mindful that nothing happens over night, or even in a couple of weeks.It is an easy read, no rubbish in it and very helpful. From this I have also recently purchased The complete guide to Therapeutic Parenting from the same author. Would highly recommend both books.

Great book, very easy to read and refer back too when needed. Defo an essential book if you're adopting