1: Understanding trauma. 2: The impact of trauma. 3: Helping a child become calm. 4: Frustrating behaviour from traumatised children. 5: Key approaches to help children recover. 6: Important things to consider when offering support. 7: Getting your head around different therapies.
A simple guide to the essential knowledge adults need to support children affected by trauma
Betsy de Thierry is a mum of four brilliant sons, a practising psychotherapist and a qualified primary school teacher. With almost 30 years of experience and knowledge within the field, she is a trainer in trauma recovery and the founder of the Trauma Recovery Centre, a charity specialising in recovery from complex trauma. She is also the CEO of BdT Ltd (www.betsytraininguk.co.uk) Trauma Training, Consultancy and Leadership, which supports professionals who work with traumatised children and families in the UK. David Shemmings is Professor of Social Work in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent. He undertook his PhD in attachment theory, and has spent most of his working life in the field of child protection. David was awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list in June 2014 for 'Services to Child Protection'.
In this accessible, enlightening little book, Betsy de Thierry
recognises both the need to advocate for young people who have
experienced trauma and to resource the adults in homes and schools
who care for them. Emphasising the need for compassionate,
relational responses to these often misunderstood young people,
Betsy offers an array of practical strategies and insights to
enable those responses, whilst conveying her core subject with
confidence and clarity. An important, generous and timely
publication.
*Louise Michelle Bombèr, Strategic Attachment Lead Teacher &
Therapist*
As a parent myself I have found this book to be such a useful tool.
To have a basic understanding of how the brain works has given me
greater confidence as a parent in handling my children calmly and
remaining empathetic even when I don't always understand the
reasons behind their behaviour. I value the comprehensible and
practical tips that are listed in this book of how you can develop
the connection and healing relationship with the child in your
care. It's beautifully written with such profound insight that is
essential for any caring person working with children.
*Dannii Gray, Parent*
This book is easy to read using plain, clear language - free of
jargon. It has really helpful suggestions that could be used in
both professional and home settings.
*Liz Hall, Parent and Police Child Protection Investigator and
Trainer*
Simplifying and condensing the complex world of childhood trauma
into tangible, easy to grasp terms, de Thierry shows her mastery of
the field in this handy guide. Her conversational style translates
the neuroscience of trauma into supportive, concrete steps that any
helping adult can apply to the children in his or her life. Empathy
for the reader and patience for these vulnerable youth are
ever-present as de Thierry herself models the restorative power of
relationships. Such a hopeful and comforting read!
*Kendra Morris-Jacobson, Oregon Post Adoption Resource Center
(ORPARC)*
What this 'simple guide' does elegantly and quickly is bring a
large amount of research - from psychology, social work,
neuroscience, biochemistry and genetics - directly to the busy but
interested professionals, parents and carers working in this field.
It translates complex ideas into 'practice-rich' language for
adults who need to understand the inner worlds of children, rather
than simply explore their 'wishes and feelings'.
*From the foreword by Professor David Shemmings OBE*
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