1st Edition

Helping Children Locked in Rage or Hate A Guidebook

By Margot Sunderland Copyright 2003
    192 Pages
    by Speechmark

    This is a guidebook to help children who:

    • hurt, hit, bite, smash, kick, shout, scream or who are out of control, hyperaroused or hyperactive
    • can only discharge their angry feelings in verbal or physical attacks, rather than being able to think about and reflect on what they feel
    • are angry because it is easier than feeling hurt or sad
    • are locked in anger or rage because of sibling rivalry
    • are controlling and punitive
    • regularly defy authority or are diagnosed with a conduct disorder
    • commit cold acts of cruelty, hurt animals or do not cry any more; spoil, damage or destroy what others do or make
    • create fear in others because they have locked away their own fears
    • do not want to please people, cannot trust, have stopped looking for love or approval or truly believe they do not need anyone
    • do not really know how to 'like' someone; and, definitely do not know how to love someone or are affectionate only if they want something.

    INTRODUCTION: THE CHILDREN THIS BOOK WILL HELP; WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN RAGE; UNDERSTANDING WHY A CHILD BECOMES LOCKED IN RAGE; HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LOCKED IN RAGE: WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO BE; PRACTICAL WAYS OF ENABLING CHILDREN TO SPEAK ABOUT AND WORK THROUGH FEELINGS OF ANGER AND RAGE; WHY THERAPY AND COUNSELLING FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN RAGE? WHAT LIFE IS LIKE FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN HATE; UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN LOCKED IN HATE; HOW TO HELP CHILDREN LOCKED IN HATE: WHAT TO SAY AND HOW TO BE; PRACTICAL WAYS OF ENABLING CHILDREN TO SPEAK ABOUT AND WORK THROUGH FEELINGS OF HATE; WHY COUNSELLING OR THERAPY FOR A CHILD LOCKED IN HATE?

    Biography

    Margot Sunderland, Nicky Hancock

    "An attractively presented publication...there are clear explanations of what can be done and why, along with numerous exercises and some vivid graphics." — Care and Health Magazine

    "Sunderland's whole series is excellent. I find I recommend each one... Good writing, wonderful artwork, a real impetus to use the material" — Adoption Today

    "A vital resource for all parents and child professionals" — Families Magazine

    "Margot's books are digestible teaching aids for anyone working with children - a resource that would be beneficial in every school both for qualified and non-qualified staff." — Special Children