Stella Smith

Kerry-Ann Rawson

This accessible guide provides a detailed and practical understanding of how to support Children Looked After (CLA), exploring concepts surrounding identity and the key role professionals can play by becoming advocates for these children. With a mixture of theory, reflection and application to practice, Advocating for Children Looked After considers contemporary topics, from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), labelling and stigma, to the relationships surrounding Children Looked After. Embedded within the chapters are positive everyday practices, case studies and dialogues, all of which help to create a safe space for children to develop their own sense of self. Throughout the book, outdated views are challenged and replaced with the voices of children and young people themselves, and strategies and opportunities are provided for the reader to truly understand the perspectives of Children Looked After and to develop their practice to best support their needs and well-being. Care is taken to refer to Children Looked After, rather than Looked After Children, placing the child at the forefront and before their care status. Informative and reflective, this book offers both students and professionals a diverse insight into what makes a Child Looked After unique, with the aim of breaking the cycle in regard to their development and outcomes. It will be key reading for all professionals including those within education and social work, as well as those on undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional childhood courses.

Promoting Positive Identities in Professional Practice

Advocating for Children Looked After

Teresa Adams

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Do you suspect the person you are dating or are in a long-term relationship with is emotionally unavailable? Worse yet, have you been called, "emotionally unavailable?" Relationships need emotional intimacy to survive. Unfortunately, many couples struggle and eventually separate because one or both of the partners aren't able to express emotional intimacy. The cycle of bad relationships isn't going to end unless you address this issue. Dating an emotionally unavailable partner is exhausting and hurtful; a long-term relationship with an emotionally unavailable partner can be disheartening and unfulfilling. Don't let this be you.If you're tired of being told that emotional unavailability is a relationship death sentence than this two-part, easy-to-read book will not only help you to understand and recognize emotional unavailability, it will help you find the solution. The Cure for Emotional Unavailability will help you:* Discover the reason why people become emotionally unavailable.* Recognize the REAL signs of emotional unavailability and separate fact from fiction. * Understand both the passive and aggressive types of emotional unavailability.* Learn about the differences in behavior between dating an emotionally unavailable partner and having a long-term relationship with one. * Become emotionally aware.* Learn practical ways to practice self-compassion.* Learn how to deal with defense mechanisms.* Stop your thoughts from controlling you. Embrace your value and experience healthy relationships.It is possible for you to discover the source of emotional unavailability, heal and have positive, successful relationships.Buy a copy today and start healing the relationships that matter to you. --------Stella Smith is inspiring others to overcome the things that are preventing them from experiencing positive relationships. As a speaker, author, and Life coach she helps people quickly identify and resolve areas in their life that need change. Certified Master Life CoachCertified Rational Emotive Behavioral Life CoachCertified Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach Certified Relationship Workshop FacilitatorCertified Life Purpose Life CoachCertified Goal to Success Life CoachCertified Public Speaking Training & FacilitatorCertified NLP Master Practitioner----------Check out Stella's companion program:Becoming Your Emotionally Available, Authentic Self course available on www.ThePositiveRelationship.com

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