Hero's Mask: Helping Children with Traumatic Stress: A Resource for Educators, Counselors, Therapists, Parents and Caregivers

The Heros Mask and Guidebook are a toolkit for promoting resilience and understanding the impact of traumatic stress among children, families, and communities. The novel encourages children to learn about everyday heroes and their struggles, while the guidebook provides practical advice and strategies for using the novel in classrooms, counseling, therapy, and families. Together, these resources inspire hope and show how children, parents, and other caring adults can become stronger than the nightmares of the past.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Teachers, counselors, therapists, parents, and caregivers can utilize this captivating novel and guidebook to foster resilience within children, families, and communities that have encountered traumatic stress. The novel encourages children to explore the lives of everyday heroes and discover the factors that enable them to overcome challenges and achieve success, even in the face of adversity. The accompanying guidebook offers practical insights and strategies for incorporating the novel into classrooms, counseling sessions, therapy, and families. By engaging in conversations about difficult topics such as loss and trauma, this resource aims to strengthen and rejuvenate emotionally supportive relationships for distressed children. These two books serve as a comprehensive toolkit for assisting children and caring adults in understanding the impact of traumatic stress and identifying effective strategies for recovery and resilience building. Together, the novel and guidebook instill hope in individuals who may feel isolated, fearful, or ashamed after experiencing traumatic events, demonstrating how children, parents, and other caring adults can overcome the nightmares of the past and emerge stronger.

The Heros Mask is a short novel specifically crafted to encourage young individuals to openly share and comprehend their emotions associated with traumatic stress. It also highlights how family members, friends, neighbors, and schools can support one another during challenging times and help individuals learn to thrive once again.

The Heros Mask Guidebook: Helping Children with Traumatic Stress is a valuable resource designed for teachers, counselors, therapists, parents, and caregivers. It promotes a deeper understanding of trauma and strengthens emotionally supportive relationships, thereby reducing the adverse effects of traumatic stress reactions. This essential resource provides a resilience-focused guide for promoting trauma-informed schools and child and family services. By implementing these practices, we can create a nurturing environment that supports the well-being of children and families.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 212 x 298 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367474287