Helping Children to Overcome Fear : The Healing Power of Play

by Russell Evans

Jean Evans was a play leader who recognised ahead of her time the importance of enabling children to give voice to their feelings, providing opportunities for play and working in partnership with parents. These requirements are now core principles in the training and working practice in the fields of nursery nursing, play therapy, childcare and Paediatrics. Her practical insights embrace; Child development through play and imitation; captivating children's interest; encouragement as a source of healing; practical guidelines for helping children to feel safe and happy; dying children and caring parents.

Paperback

First published December 20, 2000

About the author

One of the leading communicators of this generation, Russell Evans has the rare capacity to relate equally to both younger and older generations. Evans has an uncompromising desire to see every person make a difference in their world. His goal is to empower generations to win generations. Evans is the founder and lead pastor of Planetshakers City
Church in Melbourne, Australia.