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The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting
Therapeutic parenting is a deeply nurturing parenting style, and is especially effective for children with attachment difficulties, or who experienced childhood trauma. This book provides everything you need to know in order to be able to effectively therapeutically parent. Providing a model of intervention, The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting gives parents or caregivers an easy to follow process to use when responding to issues with their children. The following A-Z covers 60 common problems parents face, from acting aggressively to difficulties with sleep, with advice on what might trigger these issues, and how to respond. Easy to navigate and written in a straightforward style, this book is a 'must have' for all therapeutic parents.
344 pages, Paperback
Published April 16, 2018
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May 25, 2020
This book is fast becoming my 'go to' text when I get asked for parenting advice. It's set out in a really practical way that is easily accessible as a quick reference book. It's helpful to have things in A-Z format so that you can look up the bits you need in the moment, rather than having to wade through lots of text knowing that what you're looking for 'in there somewhere.'
The style of writing is friendly and allows the reader to feel that their hand is being held and supported rather than preached at from on high.
I will be recommedning this book to parents and teachers alike and probably end up purchasing more copies because I've given mine away.
Received from Netgalley in return for honest review.
The style of writing is friendly and allows the reader to feel that their hand is being held and supported rather than preached at from on high.
I will be recommedning this book to parents and teachers alike and probably end up purchasing more copies because I've given mine away.
Received from Netgalley in return for honest review.
December 6, 2025
If you have children or work with them, I would consider having this somewhere close to you. It's a great complement to other books you may have read on the general subject of therapeutic parenting or on a more precise situation
Of course you need to adapt the advices to your own children, and situation. But it's easy to read, give examples with strategies, plus it's in alphabetical order which makes it easier to look things up to find an issue you may have.
Because it's a massive topic, the author does mention that drugs/alcohol/addictions issues are not developped in it but they give a list of books on the subject
The social media part is a bit too old for nowadays. I would recommand looking up elsewhere if your issue is linked to the internet usage
Of course you need to adapt the advices to your own children, and situation. But it's easy to read, give examples with strategies, plus it's in alphabetical order which makes it easier to look things up to find an issue you may have.
Because it's a massive topic, the author does mention that drugs/alcohol/addictions issues are not developped in it but they give a list of books on the subject
The social media part is a bit too old for nowadays. I would recommand looking up elsewhere if your issue is linked to the internet usage
February 7, 2025
This is it. As a professional, I had a list of books I'd recommend to other parents of kids with childhood trauma. But this is the ONE. It's what I wish I had a decade ago. It's set up in a way you can easily access topics as they arise. Not only do you get the 'why,' but you get some great strategies and tangible ways to support your kids. I already have a list of friends I'll be gifting this book to. Thank you, Sarah, for writing this book.
March 17, 2022
Honestly this is not a book format that lends itself to audio and if I had realised that I might not have consumed it this way and would likely have valued it more. Also I think on this occasion the author may not have been the best person to do the reading but some useful insight nonetheless.
June 23, 2023
This is one I’ll come back to over and over. It is one you don’t have to read all the way through, but more like a dictionary or encyclopedia for when you need some ideas or support on this journey of parenthood!
April 27, 2019
A very useful resource foe people caring for traumatised children.
January 14, 2020
Wow
Absolutely fabulous, must have been in my house the ladt 2 years. Ive learned z lot about what ive done wrong, and right
Absolutely fabulous, must have been in my house the ladt 2 years. Ive learned z lot about what ive done wrong, and right
September 3, 2020
A must-read for any foster or adoptive parent.
February 11, 2021
Brilliant and incredibly helpful!
March 8, 2021
Helpful
March 28, 2021
Very thorough, with lots of examples and ways to deal with the situations. Actual a to z!
June 25, 2021
🚨MUST READ🚨I actually wrote this book myself check it out! Great tips and strategies!!! After all I have 8 kids and am an octo mom…..
September 15, 2021
Helpful but rather a niche market I would think
December 30, 2021
Situatsioonidest lähtuvalt väljatoodud põhjused ja võimalikud lahenduskäigud. Asjalik.
March 28, 2022
Read this for work and would highly recommend for anyone in fostering/social care/residential.
November 9, 2022
Really really good stuff. Excellent practical tips but also background and reasoning that makes sense.
February 21, 2023
Fantastic reference book to use when you have questions with anything you can think of regarding therapeutic parenting
March 11, 2023
Useful resource to support specific behaviours experienced by children who have experienced trauma
February 22, 2024
Informative! Good for an “on the fly” look at specific behaviors.
March 29, 2024
Good book for looking up quick context and strategies around common challenges in raising foster and adoptive children. Not a read for learning as much as one for referencing/reminders.
April 1, 2024
As a therapist, I will say that this is the best book out there on this subject! i recommend this to my clients.
September 10, 2024
A really helpful book with strategies for all types of behaviours you may encounter.
July 24, 2025
Will continue to use this book going forward jn parenting
October 17, 2025
This is THE book for practical therapeutic parenting. The introductory section was helpful but I've gained the most use from the actual A to Z, which is full of tips, tricks and guidance.
May 12, 2020
If you're fostering or adopting I don't think I could recommend this book more highly.
Practical guides to answer all sorts of behaviours, underlined with a foundation of attachment theory and loooong term thinking.
Practical guides to answer all sorts of behaviours, underlined with a foundation of attachment theory and loooong term thinking.
March 12, 2021
Really useful resource for any parent, carer or professional.
June 8, 2018
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An excellent guide for new parents and current parents. The book approach a therapeutic way to deal or prevent with children difficult behavior. The subject are classed by alphabetical order and contains reference to additional material as books and websites.
An excellent guide for new parents and current parents. The book approach a therapeutic way to deal or prevent with children difficult behavior. The subject are classed by alphabetical order and contains reference to additional material as books and websites.
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