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The Blobs Training Manual
A Speechmark Practical Training Manual
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This manual is ideal for educators, therapists, and facilitators seeking creative ways to engage with emotional and social issues through Blobs. It suits those new to the Blobs resources as well as experienced users looking for fresh ideas and background information.
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See moreA book for understanding and using Blobs that provides: an insight into Blobs and Blob Trees, their development and the theory behind them; instructions on how Blobs can be used to discuss a variety of important issues, emotions or feelings; and, questions to use with the Blobs.
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Discover the full potential of the Blobs! Eagerly awaited, this comprehensive resource book for understanding and using Blobs provides a fantastic insight into Blobs and Blob Trees, their development and the theory behind them. Clear instructions are given on how Blobs can be used to discuss a wide variety of important issues, emotions or feelings.
The Blobs Training Manual includes session ideas and activities for working with groups and individuals of all ages. It also contains questions to use with the Blobs and highlights what not to do when using Blobs! Ideal for anyone new to the Blobs resources, this manual will also provide background information and additional ideas for those familiar with this engaging series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780863887888
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 September 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Speechmark Publishing Ltd
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Width: 210.0mm
Height: 297.0mm
Weight: 900g
Pages: 126
About the Author
Pip Wilson is a trainer, author, group worker, gamester, husband and father of two daughters. He has also spent his life as a street gangs worker in East London, a residential care worker in Cheshire, a homeless charity CEO in London, a games show designer and host worldwide. Ian Long has worked as an artist with children, youth and adults. He has been a youth and children's worker in Gloucestershire, an artist-in-residence in Lambeth and is currently a teacher in a school in Chichester. He is married to Jane and enjoys life with their two girls. Ian has illustrated many books for Pip and is currently preparing more no-reading tools for publication.
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