The Child Within: The Exploration of Personal Construct Theory with Young People David R. Green
Many children and young people struggle with a broad range of psychological difficulties. There is a real need for practitioners to learn about the child's view of this world and to build on this in developing appropriate management and care. This book takes as its main theme, that of Personal Construct Theory, which encourages the importance of inviting individuals themselves to express their viewpoint. Through interesting case examples the theory is applied in ways which allows the reader to grasp new and creative ways of understanding and helping children.
This is the first book on this subject to focus solely on children and young people.
It is a central aim of the book that, through this deeper understanding, the reader will be better equipped to make a significant difference to the young person's difficulties.
The book will capture the interest of all those engaged in the care and development of children - teachers, therapists, social workers, psychologists and parents.
This is the first book on this subject to focus solely on children and young people.
It is a central aim of the book that, through this deeper understanding, the reader will be better equipped to make a significant difference to the young person's difficulties.
The book will capture the interest of all those engaged in the care and development of children - teachers, therapists, social workers, psychologists and parents.