Therapeutic Communities for Children and Young People
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Family & Relationships, Parenting, Special Needs, Health & Well Being, Medical
| Author: | Linnet McMahon, Peter Wilson | ISBN: | 9781846424113 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | June 15, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Linnet McMahon, Peter Wilson |
| ISBN: | 9781846424113 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | June 15, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
Tackling the difficult issues facing those who work with traumatized and sometimes dangerous young people and their families, this new volume shows how professionals can bring about positive change and growth through the creation of "holding" and healing therapeutic environments. This collection of papers written by established and respected experts with extensive practice and research experience builds a powerful picture of the theory and practice of therapeutic community work with young people. A wide variety of therapeutic community approaches is considered alongside an analysis of the implications of this model for mainstream residential practice. Social work, health care and education professionals will find the text invaluable for its presentation of a well-founded analysis of their work with these most damaged and desperate children and young people.
Tackling the difficult issues facing those who work with traumatized and sometimes dangerous young people and their families, this new volume shows how professionals can bring about positive change and growth through the creation of "holding" and healing therapeutic environments. This collection of papers written by established and respected experts with extensive practice and research experience builds a powerful picture of the theory and practice of therapeutic community work with young people. A wide variety of therapeutic community approaches is considered alongside an analysis of the implications of this model for mainstream residential practice. Social work, health care and education professionals will find the text invaluable for its presentation of a well-founded analysis of their work with these most damaged and desperate children and young people.
