The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence - Paperback

by Sally Donovan (Author), Carly Kingswood (Author)

"Parenting a distressed child puts us in an extraordinary situation, which demands extraordinary parenting."

The reasons why distressed children may behave violently can be complex; this book sets out the biological, psychological, and environmental reasons as to why your child may be displaying violent behaviours and helps you develop strategies to reduce the incidence of violence, de-escalate violent situations and repair relationships following incidents.

With the aid of this guide, develop a language to enable children to understand their emotional states in a safe environment. Expertly written by award-winning author, columnist and adoptive parent Sally Donovan and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist Carly Kingswood; learn how to care for yourself and the children in your lives.

Author Biography

Sally Donovan OBE, is an award-winning writer and adoptive parent. Her bestselling books include No Matter What: An Adoptive Family's Story of Love, Hope and Healing and The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting. She is also author of Billy Bramble and the Great Big Cook Off, a story for children of 8-13 who struggle with their feelings.

Carly Kingswood has years of experience as a child protection social worker, and is also a Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist, DDP. She currently runs a therapy practice and is an experienced foster carer.