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Life story books for adopted children [electronic resource]

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This concise book shows a new family-friendly way to compile a Life Story Book that promotes a sense of permanency for the child, and encourages attachments within the adoptive family. Joy Rees' improved model works chronologically backwards rather than forwards, aiming to reinforce the child's sense of security within the adoptive family.

Title Life story books for adopted children [electronic resource] : a family friendly approach / Joy Rees
foreword by Alan Burnell
illustrated by Jamie Goldberg.
Publisher London
Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley
Creation Date 2009
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
English
Content FRONT COVER
Life Story Books for Adopted Children:A Family Friendly Approach
Contents
FOREWORD
Introduction
1. A New Approach
2. A Life Story Book is Not...
3. A Different Perspective
4. The Inner Child and SubliminalMessages
5. Involving Adoptive Parents
6. Compiling a Life Story
7. Sample Life Story Book: Danny'sLife Adventure
8. Final Thoughts
REFERENCES
FURTHER READING
INDEX
back cover
Extent 1 online resource (97 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010718451405171
MARC RECORDS
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