The Quick Guide to Therapeutic Parenting

by Sarah Naish, Sarah Dillon

Therapeutic parenting is not your usual parenting style. It's a special, specific way to raise kids who have experienced trauma in their past, and requires a lot of commitment and determination - this is about far more than love and care. But where do you start? This book is the ideal first step for anyone who wants to understand how therapeutic parenting works. It offers simple summaries of the key ideas behind it, fully illustrated throughout with informative cartoons and graphics. Over 40 different issues are covered, from dysregulation and fear, to setting boundaries and parenting in the midst of trauma. The perfect introduction for new therapeutic parents, family members, teachers or other adults who need to help support you and your child, this Quick Guide will also be a source of inspiration for more experienced parents.

Genres: Parenting

256 pages, Paperback

Published June 18, 2020

Reviews

[Joanne Whitlock · Rating 5 out of 5]

A simple read full of clear explanations and examples.

Don't underestimate the value just because it is simple in style!

The aeroplane on the front is from the metaphor of how a child that has experienced trauma may feel if in a plane. Their past experience has only been crazy pilots so they may try to grab the controls and take over. You need to show them that they can let go and that you can be trusted to be a good and safe pilot.

This book is also a great communication tool for partners/family too.

[Rachael Wellings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great quick resource...highly recommend any of Naish's work

[Lora Starkings · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really quick read with helpful explanations. A must read for any parent of neuro diverse or trauma'd kids