The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) System Handbook
The Newborn Behavioral Observations (NBO) system is an individualized infant-focused, family-centred observational tool designed to be used by practitioners to describe an infant's competencies and individuality. This book presents the NBO system, its content and uses, the theoretical framework on which it is based, and a set of guidelines.
At the outset of pregnancy, most parents expect a roughly 40-week journey punctuated by the birth of a healthy baby. When a preterm birth upends these expectations, the effects extend beyond the infant; there are real psychological consequences for the parents themselves. Treatment of Psychological Distress in Parents of Premature Infants tackles ......
Within a developmental framework, this book guides the clinician to understand the different types of problems that parents have with infants and to determine how a given family might best be served. Other topics covered include working with families of infants with special needs and with those at risk for child maltreatment.
Distinguished clinical and developmental psychologist Joy Osofsky and her coauthors distil the vast literature on childhood trauma in this concise guide that reviews what effects these traumatic experiences can have and which treatments are best suited for addressing them. They provide a detailed framework for selecting the most appropriate ......
The perfect tool to add to any therapeutic treasure box, this set of 68 cards provide a way to help open conversations and structure discussions with children and adolescents aged 6+.
The treasure deck offers a fun, non-threatening way to help to build understanding and forge relationships. It ......
This pack of 70 cards and explanatory guide offers a playful, nonthreatening way to explore explore feelings, and to form effective coping, regulating, soothing, and grounding strategies through a range of games and activities. Designed to work with both the brain and body, the cards address a wide range of common issues.
Developmental Trauma: Creative Techniques and Activities
Like a treasure chest, this resource overflows with valuable resources - information, ideas and techniques to inspire and support those working with children who have experienced relational and developmental trauma.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic models including systemic, psychodynamic, trauma, sensory, ......
Enhancing Attachment in Early Parent-Child Relationships
Presenting both a theoretical foundation and proven strategies for helping caregivers become more attuned and responsive to their young children's emotional needs (ages 0-5), this is the first comprehensive presentation of the Circle of Security (COS) intervention. The book lucidly explains the conceptual underpinnings of COS and demonstrates the ......
The Essential Guide to Assessing Vulnerable Children, Young People and their families
This definitive textbook provides accessible information on best practice for assessing the needs and strengths of vulnerable children and their families. It explores the challenges that practitioners face routinely - with suggestions as to how to address them - as well as the established areas for assessment, of children's developmental ......
