Trauma, violence and abuse
When Parents Fight by
Skylight
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2.50
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WHEN PARENTS FIGHT is a 12 page hand sized support booklet for children who need strategies to cope with this situation, It includes personal safety messages and ideas about how to ask for help, and why it’s okay. It also talks about how to ask for extra help if you need it. Based on recent NZ research and using child specialist expertise, this colourful booklet is one of Skylight's new children's support booklet series. The series offer key support information for older children in an engaging format, helping them to be able to think about sensitive and difficult issues that can impact their lives. FOR MULTIPLE ORDER DISCOUNTS (5 or more copies) PHONE 0800 299 100.
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What's A Protection Order? by
Skylight
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A 20 page, A5, full colour, illustrated booklet for children 7 -12 years who've been affected by family violence. It clearly explains what a Protection Order is, why they are needed sometimes and what they mean for a family. Protection Orders often dictate changes in the children's lives and so it was important for them to understand the 'why' behind such a court order. The booklet was 'road tested' by children in our Skylight Domestic Violence groups, and by their facilitators. It was then redrafted and put out for feedback by a wide range of NZ professionals working with children and families/whanau impacted by violence. Just launched July 2009, by NZ's Head Family Court Judge, Judge Boshier. PLEASE NOTE: FOR DISCOUNTS FOR 5 OR MORE COPIES, PHONE 0800 299 100. 5 -19 COPIES $5, 20+ COPIES $4.50.
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A Terrible Thing Happened - A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma by
M Holmes and C Pillo, USA
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Using friendly animal characters, this down-to-earth story is for children impacted by trauma such as violence, crime, death, an accident or a natural disaster. The key character, Sherman, has something terrible happen and the story explores the different ways it made him feel. With help he begins to feel better. This valuable book encourages communication with a child 4–8 years old who has witnessed violence or trauma.
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My Star Daddy by
Kerry Francis, NZ
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A colourfully illustrated, simple story designed as a starting point for discussion with children who have experienced or witnessed some form of domestic violence or hurt. (5–11 years.) Written in New Zealand by counsellor Kerry Francis, this breaks new ground by addressing a sensitive but very real theme—the relationship connection a child may still feel for someone who has done them harm. An invaluable and very welcome new tool for counsellors, social workers and children's workers.
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Rosy and Jack by
Innovative Resources
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38.00
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A Picture book for children. for use by sexual assault counsellors.
Few books exist that so frankly, yet sensitively, invite conversations with children about recovering from abuse and staying safe. This hardcover picture book was developed in response to the need for creative, honest and original tools for working with children who have been sexually assaulted.
“Through Rosy and Jack children can learn strategies which they may model to deal with the impact of sexual assault. Examples are the use of 'body signals' to tell children when they are feeling unsafe, having a network of trusted adults to whom a child can go to talk, and how to express feelings like anger in a safe way. This is a resource that counsellors working with child victims of sexual assault can use effectively in their work.'
Judy Flanagan,
Centre Against Sexual Assault, Bendigo, Australia
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Shadows and Deeper Shadows by
Innovative Resources
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NEW EDITION. For trauma counselling, narrative work and creative writing.
Shadows is an emotionally charged set of 48 watercolour images. This resource acknowledges that pain and suffering (such as grief, loneliness, depression, loss and violence) often need to be 'storied' before resolution is possible. These iconic images (including a boat on a stormy sea, a person asleep on a park bench) invite the viewer to reflect on their experiences and explore the meaning of the 'shadows' in their lives. Contained in the images are subtle suggestions for hope and light.
48 laminated, full-colour cards, 210 x 150mm, cardboard box, 36-page booklet.
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Teens Who Hurt: Clinical Interventions to Break the Cycle of Adolescent Violence by
Kenneth V Hardy and Tracey A Laszloffy (USA)
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The respected authors’ approach is based on the premise that violent adolescents are not just ‘bad’ or ‘mad’, but rather are fundamentally hurt (thus the ambiguity of the term ‘hurt’ in the title). For some teenagers, this hurt turns into violence toward others or themselves. In short, this book details the kind of heartbreaking losses that too many young people experience (a prime loss being their own sense of self-worth), reveals how these losses are often unacknowledged and describes how the natural emotional rage that accompanies such losses can result in violence. Hardy and Laszloffy are clear to point out that rage is not the problem, however. The critical issue involves what they do with their rage. They offer skills and strategies for harnessing and directing the power of their rage positively so that it shapes and creates rather than attacks and destroys.
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My Body is Special – A Family Book About Sexual Abuse by
Cynthia Geisen, illustrated by RW Alley (USA)
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Childhood sexual abuse is a sad reality for some that we cannot ignore or accept, and this book assists adults to talk with children about it and about ways to manage if they ever feel threatened or victimised. It identified the importance of personal boundaries and discussed different kinds of touching. Excellent content. Some Christian references to God on a few pages. A delightful, full-colour book and one of the popular Elf-help Books for Kids series.
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It Happened to Me: A Teen’s Guide to Overcoming Sexual Abuse (workbook) by
William Lee Carter (USA)
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With sexual abuse happening across communities across the world, there is a huge need for support resources to equip young victims to heal and move forward. Written by a psychologist who works with sexually abused teens, this excellent and respected workbook helps young adults reflect on what happened, examine its impact on their lives and begin to develop healthy relationships.
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I Can Play It Safe by
Alison Feigh, illustrated by Laura Logan (USA)
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Here’s help for all adults who want to talk to young children about personal safety. Written by an expert in child safety, this full-colour picture book teaches children (and helps adults reinforce) seven important rules to personal safety in a non-threatening way. It covers topics like safe versus harmful secrets, safe versus harmful touches and the importance of having a community of trusted adults to turn to for help. Emphasising the ‘check-in’ rule and teaching kids to trust their gut instincts, this book gives children the knowledge and confidence they need to make smart choices about their personal safety every day. Ideal for children, parents, teachers and counsellors. An excellent book. Hardcover.
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Supporting Women after Domestic Violence, Loss, Trauma and Recovery by
Hilary Abrahams (UK)
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This offers accessible advice on how to enable women who have experienced domestic violence to embark on a journey of recovery. The book draws on theory, original research and the personal experiences of women who have encountered domestic violence to explore the complex practical and emotional support they need when engaging in the process of recovery. It highlights the difficulties a victim of domestic violence may encounter following an abusive relationship, offers action points to improve service provision and covers important issues in recovery, such as the value of mutual support and how women can regain a sense of normality and self-esteem. A key resource for those working with women in situations where domestic violence is an issue.
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