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Hope and Healing: A Caregiver's Guide to Helping Young Children Affected by Trauma

Resource Type

Book - Parent

Description

"The US Department of Health and Human Services reports that close to 1 million children a year are identified as victims of maltreatment. In addition, the National Clearinghouse of Child Abuse and Neglect estimates that between 3 and 10 million children a year witness the abuse of a parent or caregiver. In recent years, therapists, educators and researchers have learned a great deal about children and trauma. Findings suggest that recovery often depends on early childhood professionals who understand children and trauma and have the skills to help children and support families. Hope and Healing is a guide for early childhood professional who care for children in a variety of early care and education settings. The authors define trauma and help early childhood professionals recognize its effects on young children. They also offer tips and resources for working with traumatized children and their families and for managing stress." ZERO TO THREE Press (Publisher)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5)

Languages

English

ISBN

0943657938

Authors

Betsy McAlister Groves , Kathleen Fitzgerald Rice

Publication

2005 ZERO TO THREE Press

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