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PHAC: Mental Health – What’s Happening in Canada and Saskatchewan ... Our Collective Wisdom
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5-V-130 Loan
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE - DVD - (45 MIN.)
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is an educational DVD on attachment for those who work with families. This DVD provides consistent, evidence-based information on attachment. The DVD is 45 minutes long and is divided into 4 sections: 1) what attachment is, 2) why it is important, 3) what factors influence attachment, and 4) what can be done to promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. The information is made accessible through the use of plain language, visual demonstrations of child and caregiver behaviours, expert explanations, and graphics. Both English and French versions are on the one DVD.
Il s'agit d'un DVD éducatif sur l'attachement à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des enfants et des familles. Ce DVD contient des renseignements pertinents, fondés sur des résultats, en matière d'attachement. Ce DVD de 45 minutes comprend quatre sections: 1) ce qu'est l'attachement 2) l'importance de l'attachement, 3) les facteurs qui influencent l'attachement et 4) ce que l'on peut faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant chez l'enfant. Ce DVD est facile d'accès, fondé sur un langage simple, avec bon nombre d'illustrations de comportements d'enfants et de parents, d'explications d'experts et de graphiques. Le DVD contient la version anglaise et la version française.
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ECMH - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010This fact sheet talks about nurturing early childhood mental health for children aged birth to six years of age. Not only does it explain what it is and why it is important, but the fact sheet also includes a detailed chart on the impact of good mental health biologically and in relationships and the environment.
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS: THE IMPACT ON YOUNG CHILDREN- FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2011Approximately 10% of mothers experience postpartum depression. Postpartum depression and mental health concerns impact every aspect of a person’s life, including their body, mind and spirit, their extended family, friends, partner, and their baby. This fact sheet not only discusses the impact that maternal mental health can have on young children, but also ways in which professionals can support families where this is a concern.
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8-201 Download
CAREGIVER MENTAL HEALTH AND YOUNG CHILDREN - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Just like everyone else, caregiver’s can experience mental health concerns. Caregiver’s mental health concerns, whether in their past or present, can impact their young child(ren) in a number of ways. This fact sheet discusses general mental health concerns and does not deal with maternal mental health concerns, e.g., post partum depression. For more information about the impact of this on children, please refer to the fact sheet entitled Postpartum Depression and Mental Health Concerns.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND YOUNG CHILDREN - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the impact of witnessing domestic violence during early childhood. Caregivers are given practical tips for helping children who have had this experience.
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INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (DOMESTIC VIOLENCE) AND YOUNG CHILDREN - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2011Intimate partner violence (domestic violence, partner abuse) refers to abuse that occurs within an intimate relationship. Intimate partner violence can happen in any intimate relationship regardless of income, length, living arrangements, marital status, or social status. This fact sheet discusses the impact of witnessing intimate partner violence on young children.
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TRAUMA, STRESS AND YOUNG CHILDREN - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Written in plain language, this information card helps parents to understand that stress is not always negative and that children should not be sheltered from mild stressors. The information card also includes information about harmful stress and trauma and its impact on young children. Parents are given practical tips for helping their children who have experiences stress or trauma.
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STRESS, TRAUMA AND YOUNG CHILDREN - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Many people belief that young children are not affected by stress and trauma. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Brain development, attachment and emotional regulation can all be impacted by stress and trauma. This fact sheet outlines the differences between positive and negative stress as well as tolerable and toxic trauma. Professionals are given practical tips for working with children who have been traumatized.
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HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN COPE WITH STRESS: DEVELOPING RESILIENCY - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Stress is inevitable. Every child and adult will experience stress at some time in their lives. Written in plain language, this information card provides practical information for caregivers to help their young children develop resiliency; coping skills to handle stressful events.
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HELPING YOUNG CHILDREN COPE WITH STRESS: DEVELOPING RESILIENCY - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010This fact sheet helps professionals and communities understand their role in helping young children to develop resiliency. Resilience is the ability to cope with and recover from stressful situations, changes or problems.
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YOUR YOUNG CHILD'S BRAIN: HOW DOES IT DEVELOP? - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about the importance of brain development during the early years. Caregivers are given practical tips to help them increase opportunities for their children to develop in healthily.
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BRAIN DEVELOPMENT AND YOUNG CHILDREN - FACT SHEET
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2010This fact sheet provides an overview of early childhood brain development and stresses the influences that experience and the environment have on optimal development. Early childhood is a time when there is rapid growth and development of the brain. At this time, parents and caregivers have an opportunity to impact brain development. This is also a time when the brain is the most vulnerable.
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ATTACHMENT - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2011Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
Attachment
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5-V-130 Loan
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE - DVD - (45 MIN.)
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is an educational DVD on attachment for those who work with families. This DVD provides consistent, evidence-based information on attachment. The DVD is 45 minutes long and is divided into 4 sections: 1) what attachment is, 2) why it is important, 3) what factors influence attachment, and 4) what can be done to promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. The information is made accessible through the use of plain language, visual demonstrations of child and caregiver behaviours, expert explanations, and graphics. Both English and French versions are on the one DVD.
Il s'agit d'un DVD éducatif sur l'attachement à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des enfants et des familles. Ce DVD contient des renseignements pertinents, fondés sur des résultats, en matière d'attachement. Ce DVD de 45 minutes comprend quatre sections: 1) ce qu'est l'attachement 2) l'importance de l'attachement, 3) les facteurs qui influencent l'attachement et 4) ce que l'on peut faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant chez l'enfant. Ce DVD est facile d'accès, fondé sur un langage simple, avec bon nombre d'illustrations de comportements d'enfants et de parents, d'explications d'experts et de graphiques. Le DVD contient la version anglaise et la version française.
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5-V-339 Loan
LISTENING TO BABY - DVD
The Attachment Network, Manitoba, Canada, 2007Listening to Baby is an interactive DVD about the importance of supporting attachment by noticing, understanding and responding with sensitivity to babies’ cues. This DVD is a rich and multifaceted teaching tool developed primarily for a parent audience but with potential to be used in education and other settings. Messages are told mostly in the voices of parents and illustrated by beautiful images of their babies, from 2 weeks to 16 months of age connecting to their parents in the ‘dance’ of communication.
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5-V-367 Loan
A SIMPLE GIFT: COMFORTING YOUR BABY - VHS - (10 MIN.)
The Hospital for Sick Children, 1998This video addresses the development and importance of an infant’s attachment relationship with parents in the first year of life. It uses the ideas of attachment theory and research to help focus on different ways that parents or other caregivers may respond to infants’ cries. It also shows how infants are likely to interpret the responses of caregivers. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.
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5-V-367 Loan
A SIMPLE GIFT: COMFORTING YOUR BABY - DVD - (10 MIN.)
The Hospital for Sick Children, 1998This video addresses the development and importance of an infant’s attachment relationship with parents in the first year of life. It uses the ideas of attachment theory and research to help focus on different ways that parents or other caregivers may respond to infants’ cries. It also shows how infants are likely to interpret the responses of caregivers. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.
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5-V-368 Loan
A SIMPLE GIFT: ENDING THE CYCLE OF HURT - VHS - (14 MIN.)
The Hospital for Sick Children, 2005Certain caregiver behaviours can be frightening to a young child and may contribute to disorganized attachment. As a result, serious emotional and behavioural problems can develop. This video is designed to help parents recognize and prevent interactions with their children that may be harmful. It also helps parents understand what might make them behave in these ways. Simple examples of harmful caregiving behaviours are demonstrated with explanations of why they might frighten children. As well, more positive ways to interact with children are suggested. The information is presented in clear language and is suitable for parents from many cultures.
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ATTACHMENT - INFORMATION CARD
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2011Written in plain language, this information card provides basic information about attachment … the connection that a baby forms with his caregivers that helps him to feel loved, secure, and safe.
Connections for Life
Kit
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6-000 Order
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE: ATTACHMENT RESOURCE KIT - BINDER
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This Kit provides educational resources and tools for those who work with families. The educational resources include a DVD and a Guide. These provide evidence-based information on what attachment is, why it is important, what influences it, and what we can do to help promote healthy, secure attachment relationships.
The tools for supporting families are the “Attachment Activities”. These are simple, enjoyable activities that parents and other caregivers can do with children to help promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. There are seven activities that can be done with a child of any age; a list of activities that can be done before the baby is born; and a list of parenting myths and what we know now, to facilitate discussion. The “Attachment Activities” include: “Group Guidelines” that provide suggestions for how to introduce the activities to parent groups in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques; and “Handouts” for parents with brief descriptions of the activities. Each “Attachment Activity” is independent of the others, so you can introduce one, some, or all of the activities, depending on what works best for you.
All of the materials are available in both English and French. The entire bilingual kit can be ordered for $80 plus shipping, or the “Guide” (6-001) and “Attachment Activities” (6-002 to 6-020) can be downloaded for free from the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute’s website as individual items, and the educational DVD
(6-050) can be ordered for $10 plus shipping.
Note – The information in this Kit should not be used to diagnose children or provide therapy. Only trained professionals should provide diagnosis or therapy.
Cette trousse contient des documents éducatifs, dont un DVD et un guide, ainsi que des outils à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des familles. Ces documents, mis au point à partir de données fondées sur des résultats en matière d'attachement, donnent une définition de l'attachement, traitent de son importance dans le développement de l'enfant, des facteurs qui l'influencent, et de ce que nous pouvons faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant.
Les outils pour développer l'attachement s'appellent "Activités pour développer l'attachement". Il s'agit d'activités simples et agréables que les parents, ou les personnes responsables de l'enfant, peuvent faire avec l'enfant pour favoriser le développement d'un attachement sécurisant. Il y a sept activités à faire avec un enfant, quel que soit son âge. Il y a aussi plusieurs activités à faire avant la naissance du bébé et une liste de mythes et réalités pour faciliter la discussion avec les parents. La section sur les "activités pour développer l'attachement" comprend : les "directives pour l'animation de groupes de discussion", lesquelles comprennent des suggestions sur la façon de présenter une activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Chaque activité comprend également un prospectus qui donne une brève description de l'activité aux parents. Les activités pour développer l'attachement sont indépendantes les unes des autres; vous pouvez en utiliser une ou plusieurs, selon ce qui est le plus approprié pour vous.
Tous les documents sont disponibles en français et en anglais. On peut commander la trousse complète, en français et en anglais, pour la somme de 80 $ plus les frais d'expédition. On peut aussi télécharger le guide (6-021) et les activités pour développer l'attachement (6-022 à 6-031) gratuitement et commander le DVD éducatif (6-050) pour la somme de 10 $ plus les frais d'expédition.
DVD
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6-050 Order
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE - DVD - (45 MIN.)
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is an educational DVD on attachment for those who work with families. This DVD provides consistent, evidence-based information on attachment. The DVD is 45 minutes long and is divided into 4 sections: 1) what attachment is, 2) why it is important, 3) what factors influence attachment, and 4) what can be done to promote the development of healthy, secure attachment relationships. The information is made accessible through the use of plain language, visual demonstrations of child and caregiver behaviours, expert explanations, and graphics. Both English and French versions are on the one DVD.
Il s'agit d'un DVD éducatif sur l'attachement à l'intention de ceux et de celles qui travaillent auprès des enfants et des familles. Ce DVD contient des renseignements pertinents, fondés sur des résultats, en matière d'attachement. Ce DVD de 45 minutes comprend quatre sections: 1) ce qu'est l'attachement 2) l'importance de l'attachement, 3) les facteurs qui influencent l'attachement et 4) ce que l'on peut faire pour favoriser un attachement sécurisant chez l'enfant. Ce DVD est facile d'accès, fondé sur un langage simple, avec bon nombre d'illustrations de comportements d'enfants et de parents, d'explications d'experts et de graphiques. Le DVD contient la version anglaise et la version française.
Guide
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6-001 Download
CONNECTIONS FOR LIFE: ATTACHMENT RESOURCE KIT - GUIDE
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This “Guide” is designed to accompany the other resources in the Attachment Resource Kit. It provides guidance in using the educational DVD and the “Attachment Activities”. The “Guide” also includes the information on attachment provided in the DVD in a written format, as well as other information, including: Additional Attachment Resources, a Reference List and a Referral Checklist. This Guide is also available in French (6-021).
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DES LIENS POUR LA VIE TROUSSE DE RESSOURCES POUR L'ATTACHMENT - GUIDE
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Ce guide est conçu comme un complément des autres documents de la trousse. Il contient des directives sur la façon d'utiliser la trousse de ressources pour l'attachement et le DVD. On y trouve aussi le contenu du DVD en version imprimée, ainsi que des renseignements complémentaires sur l'attachement : Ressources supplémentaires sur l'attachement, Liste de documents de référence et Feuille de route pour diriger un parent à un spécialiste.
Le guide est également disponible en anglais (6-001).
Activities: Group Guidelines for Handouts
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SPECIAL PLAYTIME - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Special Playtime is a time to play where your child leads and you follow.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Special Playtime “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Special Playtime to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Special Playtime is, why it is important, and how to include Special Playtime activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-022). *See also the Special Playtime “Handout” (6-012) that provides a description of Special Playtime that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-003 Download
TAKE CHARGE - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Take Charge is about how to keep your child safe, regulate emotions, teach appropriate behaviour, and set reasonable limits by taking charge in a kind way.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Take Charge “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Take Charge to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Take Charge is, why it is important, and how to include Take Charge activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-023). *See also the Take Charge “Handout” (6-013) that provides a description of the Take Charge activity that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-004 Download
MAKE IT BETTER - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Make it Better reminds you that when you are not able to meet your child’s needs for comfort, care and protection right away, it is important to help your child feel better.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Make it Better “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Make it Better to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Make it Better is, why it is important, and how to include Make it Better activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-024). *See also the Make it Better “Handout” (6-014) that provides a description of the Make it Better activity that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-005 Download
MOMMY/DADDY DETECTIVE - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Mommy/Daddy Detective asks a parent to imagine that they are a detective solving the mystery of what their child is feeling and needs by looking for “clues” in their child’s behaviour.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Mommy/Daddy Detective “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Mommy/Daddy Detective to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Mommy/Daddy Detective is, why it is important, and how to include Mommy/Daddy Detective activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-025). *See also the Mommy/Daddy Detective “Handout” (6-015) that provides a description of the Mommy/Daddy Detective activity that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-006 Download
POSITIVE ATTENTION - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Positive Attention encourages parents to notice their child doing positive things and then letting their child know what he did that was positive and why it was positive.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Positive Attention “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Positive Attention to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Positive Attention is, why it is important, and how to include Positive Attention activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-026). *See also the Positive Attention “Handout” (6-016) that provides a description of the Positive Attention activity that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-007 Download
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007What We Have Learned deals with some common beliefs about parenting that we have learned are not true.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the What We Have Learned “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing What We Have Learned to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to get parents talking about parenting advice they have received that made them uncomfortable and how they responded. There is a list of 7 common parenting myths, information that we have learned that counters these myths, and suggestions for a discussion around how to respond to unwelcome parenting advice. This item is also available in French (6-027). *See also the What We Have Learned “Handout” 6-017) that provides a list of corrections to the 7 parenting myths that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-008 Download
SNUGGLE TIME - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Snuggle Time deals with the time you spend being close and affectionate with your child.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Snuggle Time “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Snuggle Time to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Snuggle Time is, why it is important, and how to include Snuggle Time activities in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-028). *See also the Snuggle Time “Handout” (6- 018) that provides a description of the Snuggle Time activity that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-009 Download
BEFORE BABY'S BORN - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Before Baby’s Born encourages parents-to-be to take the time to think about and do things with their baby even before their baby is born.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Before Baby’s Born “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Before Baby’s Born to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Before Baby’s Born is, why it is important, and how to include Before Baby’s Born activities in their regular routine. This item is also available in French (6-029). *See also the Before Baby’s Born “Handout” (6-019) that provides a description of activities that can be done Before Baby’s Born that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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6-010 Download
MAKING DAILY CARE FUN - GROUP GUIDELINES
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Making Daily Care Fun encourages parents to make the things they need to do regularly to care for their child fun and enjoyable for both them and their child.
This item is the “Group Guidelines” for introducing the Making Daily Care Fun “Attachment Activity”. The “Group Guidelines” deal with introducing Making Daily Care Fun to a parent group in a strength-based way, using adult education techniques. It provides ways to encourage parents to think about and value what they already do, information on what Making Daily Care Fun is, why it is important, and how to include Making Daily Care Fun in their regular care routine. This item is also available in French (6-030). *See also the Making Daily Care Fun “Handout” (6-020) that provides suggestions of how to make daily care fun that can be copied and handed out to parents.
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Follow-Up Questions
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is Follow-Up Questions for the “Attachment Activities”. The Follow-Up Questions are optional/suggested questions you can ask to facilitate group discussion when following up on an activity. This item is also available in French (6-031).
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6-012 Download
SPECIAL PLAYTIME - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Special Playtime “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Special Playtime that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Special Playtime, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group, see the Special Playtime – “Group Guidelines” (6-002). This Handout is also available in French (6-032).
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6-013 Download
TAKE CHARGE - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Take Charge “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Take Charge that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Take Charge, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group, see the Take Charge – “Group Guidelines” (6-003). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-033).
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6-014 Download
MAKE IT BETTER - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Make it Better “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Make It Better that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Make It Better, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group, see the Make It Better – “Group Guidelines” (6-004). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-034).
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6-015 Download
MOMMY/DADDY DETECTIVE - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Mommy/Daddy Detective “Attachment Activity”. This Handout is a one-page description of Mommy/Daddy Detective that can be handed out to parents, etc. as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Mommy/Daddy Detective, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the Mommy/Daddy Detective – “Group Guidelines” (6-005). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-035).
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6-016 Download
POSITVE ATTENTION - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Positive Attention “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Positive Attention that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Positive Attention, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the Positive Attention – “Group Guidelines” (6-006). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-036).
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6-017 Download
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the What We Have Learned “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of What We Have Learned that can be handed out to parents, etc. as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on What We Have Learned, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the What We Have Learned – “Group Guidelines” (6-007). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-037).
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6-018 Download
Snuggle Time - Handout
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Snuggle Time “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Snuggle Time that can be handed out to parents, etc. as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Snuggle Time, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the Snuggle Time – “Group Guidelines” (6-008). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-038).
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6-019 Download
BEFORE BABY'S BORN - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Before Baby’s Born “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Before Baby’s Born that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Before Baby’s Born, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the Before Baby’s Born – “Group Guidelines” (6-009). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-039).
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6-020 Download
MAKING DAILY CARE FUN - HANDOUT
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007This item is the “Handout” for the Making Daily Care Fun “Attachment Activity”. This “Handout” is a one-page description of Making Daily Care Fun that can be handed out to parents as a reminder of the activity after it has been introduced through a group or one-on-one discussion with a support person. For more detailed information on Making Daily Care Fun, along with suggestions of how to introduce the activity to a parent group see the Making Daily Care Fun – “Group Guidelines” (6-010). This “Handout” is also available in French (6-040).
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L'ACTIVITÉ SPÉCIALE - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité spéciale consiste en une période de jeu, où l'enfant dirige le jeu, et le parent suit.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "L'activité spéciale" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous découvrirez ce qu'est "L'activité spéciale", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-002). *Voir aussi le prospectus L'activité spéciale (6-032) qui donne une description de L'activité spéciale. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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PRENDRE EN CHARGE LES ENFANTS - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "Prendre en charge les enfants" montre comment voir à la sécurité de son enfant, comment lui enseigner à réguler ses émotions et à bien se comporter. On parle aussi de la façon de lui fixer des limites raisonnables en s'occupant de lui avec affection et gentillesse.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "Prendre en charge les enfants" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "Prendre en charge les enfants", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-003). *Voir aussi le prospectus Prendre en charge les enfants (6-033) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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J'EN PRENDS SOIN - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "J'en prends soin" rappelle aux parents que, dans le cas où l'on ne peut pas répondre immédiatement aux besoins de confort, de soins ou de protection de l'enfant, il est important d'aider l'enfant à se sentir mieux.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "J'en prends soin" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "J'en prends soin", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-004). *Voir aussi le prospectus J'en prends soin (no d'article 6-034) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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MAMAN ET PAPA DÉTECTIVES - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Dans le cadre de l'activité Maman et papa détectives, on demande au parent de s'imaginer en détective qui doit résoudre un mystère, soit celui de savoir ce que son enfant ressent et ce dont il besoin, à partir d'indices que le parent peut observer dans le comportement de l'enfant.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "Maman et papa détectives" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "Maman et papa détectives", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-005). *Voir aussi le prospectus Maman et papa détectives (6-035) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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L'ATTENTION POSITIVE - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "L'attention positive" invite les parents à observer ce que leur enfant fait bien, puis à dire à l'enfant ce qu'il fait bien et pourquoi il est bien d'agir ainsi.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "L'attention positive" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "L'attention positive", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-006). *Voir aussi le prospectus L'attention positive (6-036) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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CE QUE NOUS AVONS APPRIS - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité Ce que nous avons appris traite de croyances très répandues à propos de l'éducation des enfants et que nous savons maintenant être fausses.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "Ce que nous avons appris" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment faire parler les parents des conseils qu'ils ont déjà reçus avec lesquels ils n'étaient pas à l'aise, et de la façon dont ils ont réagi. Vous y trouverez sept mythes très répandus à propos de l'éducation des enfants; ce que nous savons maintenant qui contredit ces mythes, ainsi que des suggestions sur la façon de réagir lorsqu'on reçoit un conseil qui n'est pas bienvenu. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-007). *Voir aussi le prospectus Ce que nous avons appris (6-037) qui corrige sept mythes parmi les plus répandus en matière d'éducation des enfants. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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L'HEURE DU CÂLIN - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "L'heure du câlin" porte sur le temps que le parent passe à être proche de l'enfant et à lui donner de l'affection.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "L'heure du câlin" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "L'heure du câlin", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-008). *Voir aussi le prospectus L'heure du câlin (6- 038) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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AVANT LA NAISSANCE DE BÉBÉ - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "Avant la naissance de bébé" encourage les futurs parents à penser à l'enfant et à faire des choses avec lui avant même qu'il soit né.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "Avant la naissance de bébé" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "Avant la naissance de bébé", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-009). *Voir aussi le prospectus Avant la naissance de bébé (6-039) qui donne une description de l'activité. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être ensuite distribué aux parents.
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RENDRE LES TÂCHES QUOTIDIENNES AMUSANTES - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007L'activité intitulée "Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes" invite les parents à faire ce qu'ils font tous les jours pour prendre soin de l'enfant de façon agréable, pour eux-mêmes et pour l'enfant.
Dans cet article, vous trouverez des directives pour présenter l'activité pour développer l'attachement intitulée "Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes" à un groupe de parents. Vous apprendrez comment présenter l'activité à un groupe de parents en faisant appel à leurs qualités personnelles et à leurs points forts, et en utilisant des techniques d'enseignement pour adultes. Vous verrez comment encourager les parents à valoriser les habiletés parentales qu'ils ont déjà. Vous y découvrirez ce qu'est l'activité "Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes", ce qui la rend si importante, et comment les parents peuvent l'intégrer à leur routine de tous les jours avec l'enfant. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-010). *Voir aussi le prospectus Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes (6-040) qui donne des suggestions sur la façon de rendre les soins quotidiens amusants. Ce prospectus peut être photocopié pour être distribué ensuite aux parents.
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QUESTIONS POUR LE SUIVI - DIRECTIVES POUR L'ANIMATION DES GROUPES DE DISCUSSION
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit de questions qui permettent de faire le suivi sur les activités pour développer l'attachement. Ces questions sont facultatives et ne sont là qu'à titre de suggestion pour faciliter la discussion en groupe après une activité. Cet article est également disponible en anglais (6-011).
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L'ACTIVITÉ SPÉCIALE - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "L'activité spéciale". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de L'activité spéciale, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur L'activité spéciale, ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section L'activité spéciale - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-022). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-012).
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PRENDRE EN CHARGE LES ENFANTS rendre en charge les enfants - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "Prendre en charge les enfants". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section Prendre en charge les enfants - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-023). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-013).
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J'EN PRENDS SOIN - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "J'en prends soin". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section J'en prends soin - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-024). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-014).
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MAMAN ET PAPA DÉTECTIVES - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "Maman et papa détectives". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section Maman et papa détectives - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-025). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-015).
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L'ATTENTION POSITIVE - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "L'attention positive". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section L'attention positive - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-026). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-016).
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CE QUE NOUS AVONS APPRIS - Prospectus
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "Ce que nous avons appris". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section Ce que nous avons appris - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-027). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-017).
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L'HEURE DU CÂLIN - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "L'heure du câlin". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section L'heure du câlin - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-028). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-018).
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AVANT LA NAISSANCE DE BÉBÉ - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "Avant la naissance de bébé". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section Avant la naissance de bébé - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-029). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-019).
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RENDRE LES TÂCHES QUOTIDIENNES AMUSANTES - PROSPECTUS
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute, 2007Il s'agit du prospectus de l'activité intitulée "Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes". Ce prospectus, contenant une description d'une page de l'activité, peut être remis aux parents à titre d'aide-mémoire après une présentation en groupe ou en rencontre individuelle. Pour en savoir plus sur l'activité ou pour avoir des idées sur la façon de la présenter à un groupe de parents, consultez la section Rendre les tâches quotidiennes amusantes - Directives pour l'animation des groupes de discussion (6-030). Ce prospectus est également disponible en anglais (6-020).
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Recommended Reading for Professionals
Promising Practices and Early Childhood Mental Health
Affect Regulation and the Repair of the Self (2003) by Allen Schore. W.W. Norton.
This book explores both the role of developmental neuro-psychoanalysis and developmentally oriented - psychotherapy. The book integrates information from a variety of fields.
Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) Treatment Manual. A 10 Session Filial Therapy Module for Parents (2006) by Sue Bratton, Gary Landreth, Theresa Kellam and Sandra Blackard. Routledge Publishing.
CPRT seeks to increase the strength of relationships between primary caregivers and young children. This manual does not provide an overview of theory but instead provides tools that to enable practitioners to run 10 week programs rooted in CPRT. The manual comes complete with a CD that contains handouts and other information that can be replicated for use by practitioners.
Infant/Child Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Relationship-Based Therapies. A Neurorelational Framework for Interdisciplinary Practice (2009) by Connie Lillas and Janice Turnbull.
This book provides an overview of cutting edge neuro-developmental research from an interdisciplinary perspective. The authors outline practical interventions that can help children’s neuro-development. These interventions are situated within primary relationships.
Pathways to Competence. Encouraging Healthy Social and Emotional Development in Young Children (2002) by Sarah Landy. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
This book provides the theoretical background to the parenting program. Pathways to Competence for Young Children (2006) Landy and Thompson, listed below.
Pathways to Competence for Young Children. A Parenting Program (2006) by Sarah Landy and Elizabeth Thompson. Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
The Pathways to Competence program is designed to help parents understand their child’s emotional development and behaviours. This understanding helps parents play a role in their child’s development. This book includes materials needed for working with parents, included outlines for group work and handouts to be given to parents.
Play. How it Shapes, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul (2009) Stuart Brown and Christopher Vaughan. Avery Publishing.
Brown and Vaughan discuss the importance of play in development and happiness. He posits that play is as important in adulthood as in childhood and encourages adults, and particularly parents, to find pleasure in allowing themselves to play.
Promoting FIRST Relationships. A Curriculum for Service Providers to Help Parents and Other Caregivers Meet Young Children’s Social and Emotional Needs (2003) by Jean Kelly, Tracy Zuckerman, Diana Sandoval, and Kim Buehlman. NCAST-AVENUW Publications.
This program focuses on the importance of babies’ first relationships in their development and focuses on strengthening and nurturing these relationships.
Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children. Repairing the Effects of Stress and Trauma on Early Attachment (2008) by Alicia Lieberman and Patricia Van Horn. The Guilfors Press.
This book outlines child-parent psychotherapy (CPP). This therapy strives to increase children’s wellbeing and parents’ ability to nurture and protect their children.
Right from the Start. An Attachment-based Course for Parents of Infants Under 2 Years. Facilitator Manual (2006) by Alison Noccols, Sandy Jeffels, Catherine Hutchinson, Sue MacKay, Christina Ricciutti, Stephanie McFaden, Lois Parker and Kathleen Kitching. C.O.P.E (Community Parent Education Service.
This program was designed to help parents understand the importance of attachment relationships and to strengthen the relationship between caregivers and parents. The program teaches parents practical ways that they can advance the attachment relationship.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health
DSM-IV-TR ® Casebook and Treatment Guide for Child Mental Health (2009) edited by Cathryn Galanter and Peter Jensen. American Psychiatric Publishing.
This book presents clinical cases of children’s experiences with mental health issues and discussions of diagnosis and treatment options. It is a worthwhile book for those working clinically in the field of early childhood mental health.
Handbook of Infant Mental Health. Third Edition (2009) edited by Charles Zeanah, Jr. The Guilford Press.
This text is often used in university courses that focus on early childhood mental, emotional and social development. The essays included cover a wide range of topics and provide both general and in depth information about all aspects of early childhood mental health.
Psychological Development and Early Childhood (2005) by John Oates, Clare Wood and Andrew Grayson. Blackwell Publishing.
This easy to read text provides an overview of relevant research and theory in the area of early childhood development. The environment and social determinants of health are given attention in this discourse.
Revised DDC:0-3R. Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: Revised Edition (2005) by Zero to Three.
Provides diagnostic criteria for mental health disorders in early childhood.
The Neurobehavioral and Social-Emotional Development of Infants and Children (2007) by Ed Tronick. W.W. Norton and Company.
Tronick is an internationally well-known child development researcher. This book is a gathering of his essays. These essays provide an excellent foundation in the development of young children and the impact of culture, relationship and early experiences.
Brain Development and Early Childhood Mental Health
The Developing Mind. How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are (1999) by Daniel Siegel. The Guilford Press.
In this book, Siegel explains the interconnections between early experience, in particular relationships, and the development of the brain.
The Neuroscience of Human Relationships. Attachment and the Developing Social Brain (2006) by Louis Cozolino. W.W. Norton Press.
The author paints a clear picture of the interactions between nature and nurture; the environment and biology.
The Rough Guide to The Brain. Get to Know Your Grey Matter (2007) by Barry Gibb. Rough Guides.
Provides an understandable overview of the brain, including brain development.
Domestic Violence and Early Childhood Mental Health
Children Who See Too Much: Lessons from the Child Witness to Violence Project (2002) by Betsy McAlister Groves. Beacon Press.
Groves explores the impact of witnessing violence on children, including both community and domestic violence. Issues are made real by the use of case studies and promising practices that have worked in Groves’ clinical work.
Cruel but not Unusual: Violence in Canadian Families (2006) edited by Ramona Alaggia and Cathy Vine. Wilfred Laurier Press.
This book explores Canadian research and promising practices surrounding the issue of violence in families and intimate relationships. Sections in the book explore issues surrounding violence and diversity, children who witness/live with violence, abuse of women, and abuse of older adults.
Don’t Hit My Mommy! A Manual for Child-Parent Psychotherapy with Young Witnesses of Family Violence (2005) by Alicia Lieberman and Patricia Van Horn. Zero to Three Press.
The authors of this book explore the impact of domestic violence on young children and suggest practical and clinical ways to help these children and their families.
Family Violence and Homelessness: A Review of Literature (2006) by Silvia Novac. National Clearinghouse on Family Violence.
This literature review was compiled for the Government of Canada to look at specific needs of women and their families who have been displaced due to domestic violence.
Intimate Partner Violence: Reflections on Experience, Theory, and Policy (2006) edited by Mary Rucklos Hampton and Nikki Gerrard. Cormorant Books and Resolve.
Published by RESOLVE, this book contains a series of essays about domestic violence written by researchers and practitioners across Canada.
Little Eyes, Little Ears: How Violence against a Mother Shapes Children as They Grow (2007) by Alison Cunningham, and Linda Baker. Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System.
An easy to read, well laid out resource that clearly examines the effects of living in violence has on children – from younger children through adolescence. This resource also clearly states that witnessing violence is a form of child abuse and explains this stance.
Mothering Through Domestic Violence (2006) by Lorraine Radford and Marianne Hester. Jessica Kingsley Publications.
This book summarizes research that explores the impact of witnessing violence on children and parenting. The authors advocate for the need for individualization in risk assessment, case planning and support services. Specific issues related to domestic violence are also discussed such as the need for protection of the mother and her child(ren) during court proceedings.
No Place for Violence: Canadian Aboriginal Alternatives (2006) edited by Jocelyn Proulx and Sharon Perrault. Fernwood Publishing and RESOLVE.
This resource contains essays which explore connection between colonization and domestic violence in Aboriginal communities as well as the need for culturally specific programming. Further, examples of promising practices are provided.
Pattern Changing for Abused Women: An Educational Program. Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series (1995) by Marilyn Shear Goodman and Beth Creager Fallon (also includes supplement manual). Sage Press.
This book and supplementary manual are designed to help facilitators of educational groups for women who have been or are being abused.
Protecting Children from Domestic Violence: Strategies for Community Intervention (2004) edited by Peter Jaffe, Linda Baker, and Alison Cunningham. Guilford Press.
Essays available in this book explore domestic violence and its impact on children from a variety of perspectives, including but not limited to, legal, social services, and child protection. The book focuses on the need to address domestic violence from a community and holistic perspective.
Attachment and Early Childhood Mental Health
Attachment Focused Parenting. Effective Strategies to Care for Children (2009) by Daniel Hughes. W.W. Norton and Company.
In this easy to read book, Hughes describes attachment and brain development. The use of case studies and examples allows the ready to connect theory to real life situations.
Attachment Theory in Clinical Work with Children. Bridging the Gap between Research and Practice (2007) edited by David Oppenheim and Douglas Goldsmith. The Guilford Press.
The essays included in this book provide up to date research in the area of attachment and clinical implications. Practical strategies and interventions are also provided that can be used in clinical settings to help strengthen attachment relationships.
Becoming Attached. First Relationships and How They Shape Our Capacity to Love (1994) by Robert Karen. Oxford University Press.
Although this is an older book, it provides an excellent overview of attachment theory and is written in an easy to read style.
Family Front and Centre. A Support Resource Promoting Healthy Child Development (2004) Nancy Engels, Lisa Fiorentino and National Advisory Committee. CAPC and CPNP National Projects Fund and Jewish Family Services of the Baron de Hirsch Institute.
This resource consists of a series of literacy friendly, bilingual booklets that explore the topics of attachment, attention, anxiety, aggression and self esteem in children. Each booklet contains a description of the subject, factors which affect children and strategies that can be used with young children.
Handbook of Attachment. Theory, Research and Clinical Applications (1999) edited by Jude Cassidy and Phillip Shaver. The Guilford Press.
This book contains a series of essays that explore basic attachment theory, the biological aspects of attachment, clinical implications and applications, and attachment throughout the lifespan.
Parenting from the Inside Out. How a Deeper Understanding can Help you Raise Children who Thrive (2003) by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzell. Penguin Group.
Daniel Siegel (child psychiatrist) and Mary Hartzell (early childhood expert) use new findings in neurobiology and attachment research to help parents understand their own childhood and life story. They theorize that the more parents are aware of their own attachment relationships and the impact these have had and still have on their lives, the more they will be able to apply these learning to parenting their own children.
Understanding Attachment and Attachment Disorders. Theory, Evidence and Practice. Children and Adolescent Mental Health Series (2006) by Vivien Prior and Danya Glaser. Athenaeum Press.
This book provides an overview of attachment, assessment tools, implications of attachment on a child’s functioning, attachment disorders, and evidence based interventions.
Trauma and Early Childhood Mental Health
Attachment, Trauma and Healing. Understanding and Treating Attachment Disorder in Children and Families. (1998) by Terry Levy and Michael Orlans. Guildford Press.
This book is difficult to read but provides a wealth of information about attachment, attachment disorders, trauma and attachment, and treatment models.
Creative Interventions with Traumatized Children (2008)edited by Cathy Malchiodi. The Guilford Press.
The use of the expressive arts as a treatment and assessment tool for children who have experienced trauma is explored in this book.
Hope and Healing . A Caregiver’s Guide to Helping Young Children Affected by Trauma (2005) by Kathleen Fitzgerald Rice and Betsy McAlister Groves. Zero to Three.
This short book was written for early childhood educators and other professionals working with children who are between the ages of 0-3. Practical, applicable strategies are outlined for work with young children who are experiencing trauma as well as with families who are experiencing stress.
Neuropsychology of PTSD. Biological, Cognitive and Clinical Perspectives (2005) edited by Jennifer Vasterling and Chris Brewin. The Guilford Press.
This clinical text examines the neuropsychological aspects of post traumatic stress disorder. Essays are included about neuropsychological treatment and assessment.
Psychotherapy with Infants and Young Children. Repairing the Effects of Stress and Trauma on Early Attachment (2008) by Alicia Lieberman and Patricia Van Horn. The Guilford Press.
Using case examples, Lieberman and Van Horn describe the impact of stress and trauma on young children. This book describes in detail the use of child-parent psychotherapy to treat children who have experienced trauma.
Trauma Through a Child’s Eyes. Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing. Infancy through Adolescence (2007) by Peter Levine and Maggie Kline. North Atlantic Books.
An excellent book that clearly defines stress and trauma through a child’s eyes as well as the impact that experiencing stress and trauma can have a child. This book is enhanced with case studies, practical and easy to follow interventions, and support for families.
Young Children and Trauma. Intervention and Treatment (2007) edited by Joy Osofsky. Guilford Press.
This book contains a series of essays that explore treatment and assessment options with traumatized children aged 0-5. Focus is placed on multi-disciplinary best practices.
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Links
http://www.sickkids.ca/IMP/
Infant Mental Health Promotion. Sick Kids Hospital: Toronto.
http://www.vcn.bc.ca/wcaimh/
Western Canada Association for Infant Mental Health
http://www.zerotothree.org/
Zero to Three. National Centre for Infants, Toddlers and Families.
http://www.childtrauma.org/
Child Trauma Academy
www.circleofsecurity.com
Circle of Security
www.reachinginreachingout.com
Reaching In Reaching Out Resiliency Program (RIRO)
References
For a list of references, please click on link below.
Early Childhood Mental Health References