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Abuse & Neglect - Introduction...
Here's an Introduction to the first chapter of a five part guide book for caring adults who work with neglect, abuse and the maltreatment of children in homes, agencies and child care settings.
All professionals like to keep up with advances in their professions, but lack the time or resources to do it! This guide is for you. In six installments, free of charge, it will help most trained professionals understand the effects of abuse and neglect on families, as well as their children. Parents and concerned family members, as well as trained "pros" will benefit from learning some of the tools of knowledge and empowerment, by which families can live in non-violent places and feel competent to raise peaceful and cooperative children.
With great respect for families who have and who do not have the information they now need to avoid harsh punishment and maltreatment options, Dr. Susan Turben has prepared this guide for you! As an observer and home visitor, friend of the family and trained educational psychologist, as well as a special educational and early intervention specialist, Susan is guiding you through this mini-course by engaging readers in a conversation (you can respond via e-mail).
Imagine she is in your office or family room, sharing six big ideas (or chapters, in this case) about the very "best practices" in social work, counseling, education and the medical fields, about how to work with families or caring adults. First of all, readers should remember how important professionals are to the lives of parents, family members and children!
Who are you? A human service or case (we are families, not cases) coordinator? An agency service provider? A Mom or Dad, grandparent, teacher, counselor, nurse or therapist? Whoever you are, read on! You are the first line of defense, protecting and safeguarding the lives of children.
This guide suggests change and new ways of doing old business. Remember there is no one-way to do anything, but there is always a better way. We all have knowledge to share: experiences that "teach" us. This guide allows you to choose from the concepts and ideas presented, the ones that resonate particularly with you and your teaching and learning style. The course requirements are that you develop a higher level of understanding for families living in a time of violence and benevolent neglect, and that you are open to improving your daily professional conduct, regardless of your discipline or background. Practice these strategies, invent others, and share with fellow colleagues and readers your ways of building healthy working relationships. Above all, communicate with Susan and others who are reading her E-book chapters. Each chapter will be available a few weeks after the previous one.
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