Helping Children with Complex Needs Bounce Back: Resilient Therapy for Parents and Professionals

Aumann, director of a voluntary organization for parents of special needs children, has partnered with Hart (child, family and community health, U. of Brighton, UK) to present this guide on "Resilient Therapy" concepts that can assist these families in coping strategies. The authors employ exercises, worksheets and practical research so that parents and caregivers of special needs children can reinforce feelings of belonging, learning and understanding the "core self." A final section summarizes the "noble truths" of acceptance, conservation, commitment and enlisting and provides practical tips for integrating the therapy's "magic potions" into everyday life. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Kim Aumann is Director of ART (Amaze Research and Training). Amaze is a parent-led voluntary organization offering support and advice to parents of children with special needs and disabilities. She has been a practitioner in this area for 15 years. Angie Hart is Professor of Child, Family and Community Health at the University of Brighton. She is also the mother of three adopted children, all with special needs, and is a child and family therapist.