{"title":"Gillian Shotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eGillian Shotton’s works delve into the practical and emotional aspects of educational and therapeutic practice, offering insightful guidance for professionals involved in life story work and emotional wellbeing. Her books provide clear, session-by-session approaches designed to support meaningful personal development and healing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, accessible resources that bridge theory and practice, making complex concepts workable in real-world settings. Shotton’s writing is particularly valuable for educators, social workers, and those committed to nurturing emotional resilience through sensitive, structured support.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-session-by-session-guide-to-life-story-work-by-gillian-shotton-9780367557874","title":"A Session by Session Guide to Life Story Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife story work is a term often used to describe an approach that helps looked after and adopted children to talk and learn about their life experiences with the help of a trusted adult. \u003cem\u003eA Session by Session Guide to Life Story Work\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential step-by-step guide for carers and professionals seeking to carry out life story work with a traumatised or vulnerable child in their care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by positive psychology and drawing on up-to-date research and real-life practice, the book offers a sound theoretical understanding of life story work as well as a practical and easy-to-use programme of sessions. Each session covers the equipment and information needed, a consideration of who is best placed to carry out the work, and answers to commonly raised questions. Also discussed are age-appropriate approaches and ideas for extending each session into other activities and methods to make it more feasible for life story work to be a shared activity between two or three adults who know the child well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book gives professionals and carers the confidence to carry out life story work in a way that is sensitive to the child’s needs and positive for their self-perception and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605048017132,"sku":"9780367557874","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367557874-a-session-by-session-guide-to-life-story-work.jpg?v=1778121727"},{"product_id":"a-session-by-session-guide-to-life-story-work-by-gillian-shotton-9780367235222","title":"A Session by Session Guide to Life Story Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLife story work is a term often used to describe an approach that helps looked after and adopted children to talk and learn about their life experiences with the help of a trusted adult. \u003cem\u003eA Session by Session Guide to Life Story Work\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential step-by-step guide for carers and professionals seeking to carry out life story work with a traumatised or vulnerable child in their care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnderpinned by positive psychology and drawing on up-to-date research and real-life practice, the book offers a sound theoretical understanding of life story work as well as a practical and easy-to-use programme of sessions. Each session covers the equipment and information needed, a consideration of who is best placed to carry out the work, and answers to commonly raised questions. Also discussed are age-appropriate approaches and ideas for extending each session into other activities and methods to make it more feasible for life story work to be a shared activity between two or three adults who know the child well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book gives professionals and carers the confidence to carry out life story work in a way that is sensitive to the child’s needs and positive for their self-perception and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605050081516,"sku":"9780367235222","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367235222-a-session-by-session-guide-to-life-story-work.jpg?v=1778121738"},{"product_id":"emotional-wellbeing-by-gillian-shotton-9781138298705","title":"Emotional Wellbeing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an essential resource for educators working to support emotional wellbeing in children and young people. Written by the team behind the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) training programme, it provides practical suggestions that can be implemented straight away to make a positive difference in the life of the young person.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second edition of this bestselling guide has been fully updated and includes a new chapter on resilience, as well as additional material on recognising and dealing with anxiety and anger. The chapters give a clear overview of each topic, underpinned by the latest research in educational psychology, descriptions of vulnerabilities, as well as case studies and suggestions for practical activities. Topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eself-esteem;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003efriendship skills;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003esocial skills;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003etherapeutic stories;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003edealing with loss and bereavement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for use with individuals, groups, or whole classes, this will be vital reading for ELSA trainees as well as anyone wanting to provide the best possible support for the emotional wellbeing of the young people they work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772980019436,"sku":"9781138298705","price":84.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138298705-emotional-wellbeing.jpg?v=1782177746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gillian-shotton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}