The Unofficial Guide to Therapeutic Parenting for Childhood Aggression and Violence

This book provides insights into the biological, psychological, and environmental factors that contribute to violent behavior in children and offers strategies for reducing and repairing violent incidents. It also helps parents develop a language to enable children to understand their emotional states in a safe environment.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 21 August 2023
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Parenting a distressed child presents us with an exceptional challenge that requires exceptional parenting skills. The reasons behind distressed children's violent behavior can be intricate, encompassing biological, psychological, and environmental factors. This book aims to shed light on these reasons and provide valuable strategies to mitigate the occurrence of violence, de-escalate tense situations, and repair relationships after incidents. By utilizing the insights offered in this guide, you will gain the ability to develop a language that empowers children to comprehend and regulate their emotions in a safe and supportive environment. Authored by acclaimed author, columnist, and adoptive parent Sally Donovan, along with Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapist Carly Kingswood, this book offers invaluable guidance on how to care for yourself and the children in your lives.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 152 x 231 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839970115