Complete Group Counseling Program For Children Of Divorce

Download or read book Complete Group Counseling Program for Children of Divorce written by Sylvia Margolin and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1996-06-19 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For guidance counselors, social workers, nurses and others who work closely with elementary students troubled by problems of divorce, this unique new resource presents 12 ready-to-use, school-tested group sessions with background information and reproducible materials to help children who are struggling to cope with and accept changes in their families. The sessions are preceded by guidelines for establishing divorce groups, ideas for beginning and ending each session, suggestions for responding to the confusion children may express, and case studies with actual examples of the children's questionnaires and artwork. Each of the 12 group sessions provides ready-to-use lesson plans and reproducible activity sheets that can be copied as many times as needed: general background on divorce, why parents marry and divorce, changes, two houses, feeling angry, feeling guilty, the grieving process, legal issues, stepparenting, a happy marriage, review, achieving closure.

Download or read book Leading Psychoeducational Groups for Children and Adolescents written by Janice L. DeLucia-Waack and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-05-03 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides readers with direction on how to organize psychoeducational groups while also helping them enhance skills for effectively leading such groups—all in one comprehensive volume! Offering an applied, pragmatic approach, author Janice L. DeLucia-Waack uniquely integrates research and practice to suggest valuable leadership strategies while addressing special issues such as children of divorce, anger management, bullying behaviors, and much more.

Download or read book Creative Interventions for Children of Divorce written by Liana Lowenstein and published by Champion Press (Canada). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An innovative collection of therapeutic games, art techniques, and stories to help children of divorce express feelings, deal with loyalty binds, disengage from parental conflict, address anger and self-blame, and learn coping strategies. Includes a theoretical overview for practitioners, a sample treatment plan, and a reproducible handout to give parents. Also contains a ten-week curriculum that can be used in therapy or support groups. A much needed compilation for counsellors, therapists, and group facilitators.

Download or read book Working with Alienated Children and Families written by Amy J. L. Baker and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidebook pulls together for the first time the best thinking in the field today about different approaches for working with these families. It is written by and for mental health professionals who work directly with alienated children, targeted parents, and families affected by parental alienation.

Download or read book Group Work With Populations at Risk written by Geoffrey L. Greif and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Group Work With Populations at Risk, Third Edition is a fundamental resource for practitioners in health and mental health settings and a comprehensive guidebook of group work skills. Geared toward students and professionals gaining a beginning understanding of groups, this volume describes how to work with vulnerable populations that include returning war veterans, Latino and Latina immigrants, women and men who were abused as children, children of divorce, and people struggling with substance abuse, AIDS, cancer, or chronic mental illness. Each chapter describes the population and reviews the relevant literature, identifies themes and practice principles, presents a case illustration, provides evaluation guidance, and refers readers to key references and web resources. Each one is designed to stand alone for easy reference, and overviews of skill building and evidence-based practice make this a timely, comprehensive resource for group leaders regardless of specialty.

Download or read book Cory Helps Kids Cope with Divorce written by Liana Lowenstein and published by Champion Press (Canada). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ages 4 to 8 years. This book is part of the Cory Series to help children cope with challenging issues. This version presents engaging activities to help very young clients cope with divorce. Cory, the central character in the story, helps children gradually confront and process their feelings and reactions related to the divorce. Therapeutic games, art, and other playful activities are incorporated to lower the threat level of therapy and engage children in treatment. Questions and re-enforcers are woven throughout the story to captivate and sustain the childs interest in the story, and to evaluate and encourage the childs integration of the material. Includes a reproducible story, activities, and detailed parent handouts.

Download or read book Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3 written by Jon M. Shepard and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Target interventions to the students who need help the most! Mental and emotional health are critical factors in any child’s academic success. But how do you make counseling effective when both counselors and students are constantly pressed for time? In this user-friendly guide, K 12 mental health professionals will discover three proven counseling approaches that are both efficient and effective, and that allow for data-based decision making. By focusing on levels 2 and 3 of the PBIS and RTI frameworks, counselors can deliver responsive counseling services to students most in need of support. This book offers Evidence-based interventions and counseling best practices Guidance on successful implementation within a PBIS/RTI framework Forms and resources to help busy professionals Case studies, vignettes, and practical examples With Counseling Students in Levels 2 and 3, you’ll be ready to provide the mental health support students need for real academic success. "As our nation moves to implementation of the Response-to-Intervention (RTI) model of service delivery, this book fills a critical gap in professional development needs for school practitioners." —Diana Joyce, Psychologist and Associate Scholar University of Florida "Nationwide, educational staffs are addressing so many social, behavioral and emotional concerns that have tremendous impact on our children ability to learn. We all need to continuously add to our arsenal of effective counseling practices." —Karen M. Joseph, School Counselor Roberto Clemente Middle School, Germantown, MD