Trauma and Teens: A Guide and Toolbox for Working Towards Wellbeing in Schools and Homes

Reviews

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   Graham Music | Psychotherapist, Trainer, Lecturer and Author – 5th May 2022

   This is an excellent book and resource, packed with important research and clinically backed information about ways of working with trauma, with a deep understanding of the risks of adolescence and lots of solid ideas about how to work with these issues.

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   Zoe Lyons | Comedian, Mock the Week star & Host of Lightning – 14th March 2022

   “had this book been available to me as a teen it would have been enormously beneficial”

   This book is an invaluable resource for anyone who parents, cares for or educates teens who are experiencing trauma in any of its forms. It is rich with insight, advice and detail but still remains very accessible to any reader, including teenagers themselves allowing them to have a greater understanding of the situations they are experiencing and their reactions to the challenging world around them.

   Every adult knows that the adolescent years are seldom straightforward but for some the addition of trauma can make those early years extremely distressing and confusing. Not only for the adolescent but also for those teachers and family around them. This book will guide the reader to a better understanding of the impact of trauma on young lives and help to develop the tools required to achieve more positive outcomes. Ultimately helping teenagers to become happier and healthier adults. Frederique covers all aspects of wellbeing for teens from having better conversations to the impact of sleep, nutrition and the importance of play. I know from personal experiences that had this book been available to me as a teen it would have been enormously beneficial when dealing with challenges I was facing.

   Any book that helps teenagers move away from the often self-destructive behavioural patterns connected with shame and guilt and move towards better awareness and a less stressful happier life is a must.

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   Cheryl Giovannoni | CEO of Girls Day School Trust – 14th March 2022

   ” filled with insightful and practical resources”

   Do not be misled by the simplicity of the pen portraits that sketch out the challenges so many of us face as parents and educators. This book is filled with insightful and practical resources that will give you greater confidence in dealing with the complexities that Covid in particular has exacerbated for young people. It will also give you greater self-awareness and appreciation of the qualities you might bring to the table in providing support to whoever you are here to help, and however much they might need you.