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A Child's Journey Through Placement Vera I Fahlberg

A Child's Journey Through Placement By Vera I Fahlberg

A Child's Journey Through Placement by Vera I Fahlberg


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Summary

The classic child welfare text on understanding the experience of children in an out of home placement and how to help them. It explains relevant psychological theory and provides practical guidance on how to provide the best care. Case studies and exercises feature throughout.

A Child's Journey Through Placement Summary

A Child's Journey Through Placement by Vera I Fahlberg

Children who are cared for in an out of home placement are in need of support and stability. This classic text offers information and advice for professionals and carers on how to help these children, who will often have attachment difficulties.

Vera I. Fahlberg, M.D. shares her experience and expertise, outlining the significance of attachment and separation, the developmental stages specific to adoptive children and providing guidance on minimizing the trauma of moves. The book also features practical advice on case planning, managing behavior and direct work with children, and throughout are case studies and exercises which provide opportunities for further learning.

A readable, compassionate and practical text, A Childs Journey Through Placement provides the foundation, the resources, and the tools to help students, professionals, parents and others who care to support children on their journey through placement to adulthood.

A Child's Journey Through Placement Reviews

the book attempts to fill a gap in the child-welfare literature by making the child the primary focus of attentionthe child's relationship to his or her primary caretaker is undergoing a major, if not radical, changeFahlberg spends about one-third of the text discussing the development of the attachment between a child and a caregiver from infancy through to adolescenceCase studies, often related in an anecdotal form, are raised frequently as illustrations and guidelines. -- The Small Press Book Review
Dr Fahlberg's insightful, empathetic, respectful, and nurturant stance toward the children, and toward the adults who are their guides on their journeys, enhance the value of her practical and action-orientated suggestions for minimizing trauma and dealing with the effects. The work is brought to life by stories of children going through their placement journeys. -- Media Review
this book contains such valuable information about the needs of children that it would prove beneficial to anyone parent of professional working with children regardless of whether these children are at risk for psychological problems or not. -- Adopted Child
Parents who want to help children build healthy attachments and self-esteem to minimize the risks associated with complex placement experiences will find this an important addition to their resources. -- Adoptive Families Magazine

About Vera I Fahlberg

Vera I. Fahlberg, M.D. is a retired pediatrician and psychotherapist. A trainer and consultant with an international reputation, she has travelled around the world sharing her expertise in attachment therapy with families and mental health professionals. For many years she was medical director at Forest Heights Lodge in Evergreen, Colorado, a residential treatment facility for troubled young boys. She has two grown up children and has fostered several children. She lives in Bremerton, Washington, USA.

Table of Contents

Introduction. 1. Attachment and Separation. 2. Child Development. 3. Separation and Loss. 4. Minimizing the Trauma of Moves. 5. Case Planning. 6. Behavior Problems. 7. Direct Work with Children. Postscript. Glossary. Bibliography by Chapter. Bibliography. Index.

Additional information

GOR009662359
9781849058988
1849058989
A Child's Journey Through Placement by Vera I Fahlberg
Used - Good
Paperback
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2012-02-15
432
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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