Understanding looked after children an introduction to psychology for foster care

Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into the psychological issues experienced by...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Guishard-Pine, Jeune (-)
Otros Autores: Hamilton, Lloyd, 1968-, McCall, Suzanne
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Pub 2007.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798087406719
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  • Front cover; Understanding Looked After Children: An Introduction to Psychology for Foster Care; Contents; FOREWORD BY ANDREW WEINER; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; HOW TO READ THIS BOOK; 1. Introduction; 2. Context; 3. Children in Need; 4. Relationships; 5. Visibility and Invisibility; 6. Psychological Issues for Looked After Children: Mental Health; 7. Psychological Issues for Looked After Children: Special Needs; 8. A Protective Shield: The Multi-agency System of Care; 9. Assessment through Intervention; 10. Moving On; 11. Thinking Ahead; 12. Conclusion; APPENDIX A: UNICEF ARTICLE 20
  • APPENDIX B: SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE GLOSSARY; USEFUL RESOURCES; INDEX; back cover;