Emotional Health and Well-Being
A Practical Guide for Schools
- Helen Cowie - University of Surrey, UK
- Chrissy Boardman - West Dorset District Trust, West Dorset General Hospital
- Judith Dawkins - Baker & Duncan Family Consultancy, Surrey
- Dawn Jennifer - University of Surrey, UK
The authors show what schools can do to develop practices grounded in knowledge about the mental health issues which relate to young people. In an accessible way, they present a range of strategies which practitioners have shown to be effective. They focus especially on methods and policies, which have been scientifically evaluated, or which are considered best practice.
Issues and interventions are illustrated throughout with case studies drawn from the authors' own practice and experience. Each of the authors has a longstanding interest ways of creating supportive environments to prevent distress and to facilitate resilience in the young.
This book is essential reading for secondary school teachers, educational psychologists, education welfare officers, and all those with pastoral care responsibilities.
case studies clear and help students link theory to practice clearer
encourages reflective practice
encompasses wide range of topics that are relevant to all child health practitioners and indeed those working within the education setting in relation to the health needs of children and young people from an emotional wellbeing perspective
guidance throughout the text is practical and realistic to everyday life and the areas where practitioners may require additional support in meeting those children and young people's needs
A helpful text for those working with older children and younger people.
The authors tackle issues we as adults don't want to think about with regards to children growing up. This book delves into sensitive issues around children and young peoples emotional well-being with guidance on what to look for and how and when to intervene. An essential book for any childhood educator.
This book provides a good overview of the various kinds of interventions one may use in a school setting. While it is an informative and useful resource, there is little in the way of understanding a child/young person's perspective. At a basic level, a child's understanding of a situation should be more thoroughly investigated before choosing a suitable intervention. While we cannot expect teachers to be counsellors (or vice versa!) it would be useful to highlight this gap in the teaching world.
Great guide for school teachers and school counselors with lots of good ideas for interventions to turn schools into more positive institutions.
