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Finding the Words Talking Children Through the Tough Times

Rosaleen McElvaney

9781847305954

01/05/2015

Finding the Words: Talking Children Through the Tough Times is for parents or carers who are interested in how they can talk with children in ways that promote their psychological wellbeing.

We know that talking about our thoughts, feelings, wishes and desires is good for us. Some of us are better at talking than others. Some of us talk too much but say very little, while some of us can’t get the words out or have no one to talk to. This book emphasises the importance of self-awareness: how we need to reflect on ourselves and the way we are with our children before we can engage with them in meaningful conversations.
It emphasises the importance of knowing our own child’s uniqueness – we, as parents and carers, need to tailor our conversations, taking account of their individuality.

Drawing on the author’s professional experience, this book also focuses on some key areas that may be difficult for children to talk about, such as parental separation, death, bullying and sexual abuse.