Conversations that Make a Difference for Children and Young People: Relationship-Focused Practice from the Frontline

This book explores the importance of emotion, compassion, and connection in working with children and young people, encouraging collaboration between sectors and promoting social change. It is a must-read for professionals working with children and young people.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 20 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In this captivating book, international trainer and consultant Lisa Cherry extends a warm invitation to professionals from the fields of education, social work, and healthcare to engage in thought-provoking dialogues on a diverse array of pressing topics and issues impacting children and young individuals today. Spanning three main sections, which delve into the realms of attachment, adversity, and trauma, each discussion places a strong emphasis on the power of emotions and the profound understanding that humans possess for compassion, empathy, and connection. By fostering collaboration across sectors and exploring a myriad of interconnected themes, the conversations embark on a captivating journey, inviting readers to broaden their horizons of thought, reflect upon their practices, and contemplate the overarching message: that we have the potential to bring about social change, one meaningful interaction at a time.

This book serves as a rallying call and a chance to pause, reflect, and envision the kind of service we wish to offer, the community we aspire to inhabit, and the legacy we desire to leave behind. In the face of ever-present social and political challenges, this book serves as a catalyst for stimulating conversations on current practices and professional development for the future, making it an essential read for all individuals engaged in working with children and young people.

Weight: 404g
Dimension: 137 x 216 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367644017