Narrative and Dramatic Approaches to Children’s Life Story with Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Families : Using the Theatre of Attachment Model (Hardcover)

Introduction Introduction Theatre of Attachment Who can use this model? Chapter synopsis 　 Chapter 1: Theatre Introduction Historical influences Transformation ? Example: Carys and Lizzie Practice for life Authenticity ? Example: Louis Role of Audience ? Example: Pritti Unblocking ? Example: Alissa Containment ? Example: Rowan Resistance ? Example: Nicky Processes of change Summary Chapter 2: Safety Introduction Children’s need of nurture and play Safety in Ritual The Setting for Therapy Parents’ role as ‘witness’ Play Space as Boundary A Transitional space Safe touch Sensory play Physical Play Baby doll Play: Example - Shana and Melody; Louis Summary Chapter 3: Role Introduction Applications of role Preparing for role Role of facilitator Role modelling engagement Role pairings The Enabler role Provider of Structure Role-modelling engagement - Example: Alice; Louis Child’s role as ‘expert’ - Example: Shana and Melody Child’s role as ‘healer’ Repairer of relationships ? Example: Luke Role exchange Role of scaffolder ? Example: Carys Role of collaborator ? Example: Mark and Sharron; Lucy, Rowan Role of educator ? Examples: Luke, Alice, Robbie; Shana & Melody, Pritti Summary Chapter 4: Story Introduction Historical use of stories Hero stories Fairy tales Therapeutic stories Life stories Building identity How stories enable brain development Problem solving narratives Reciprocal storytelling Story Structures The "Storying Spiral" The Five stages of the Storying Spiral: Example: Kirsten and Emma Summary Chapter 5: Attachment, Trauma and Play Introduction Attachment Trauma Playing Summary Chapter 6: The Life Story Introduction Identity Developing a coherent narrative Writing the life story Delivering the life story Children’s reactions to difficult truths Summary Chapter 7: Finding a Balance Introduction Conflicts Case examples Specific Problems Case examples addressing specific problems Summary Chapter 8: Conclusions Introduction Key Findings The Practitioner Last words Bibliography Appendices 1. Pre-Therapy Questionnaire 2. Protocol 3. Techniques for life story, dramatic play, sensory play 4. Post Therapy Questionnaire 5. Sample Life story