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Pooky Knightsmith - Self-harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-school Strategies and Practical Support - 9781849055840 - V9781849055840
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Self-harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-school Strategies and Practical Support

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Description for Self-harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-school Strategies and Practical Support Paperback. With steadily increasing incidences of self-harm and eating disorders among students and long waiting lists for specialised support, schools have a more active role than ever in supporting young people with these issues. This guide provides information and guidance on how to help students from whole-school policies to day-to-day strategies. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1 black and white diagram. BIC Classification: JMC; JNK; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 326.

Self-harm and eating disorders are present in almost every school and they frequently co-occur. This book provides the vital guidance that school staff need to spot early warning signs, understand triggers and support the students in their care effectively.

This very practical guide helps educational professionals to gain a better understanding of self-harm and eating disorders by dispelling the myths and misconceptions that surround these behaviours. The book provides advice on whole-school policies and procedures as well as day-to-day strategies to implement in lessons, at mealtimes and in one-on-one sessions. It explains how to respond to disclosures, make referrals ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849055840
SKU
V9781849055840
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2

About Pooky Knightsmith
Pooky Knightsmith, PhD, is a specialist in child and adolescent mental health and emotional wellbeing. Through her company, In Our Hands Ltd Pooky works with schools, parents and organisations to provide training on topics related to mental health awareness and support. She is also the mental health and emotional wellbeing advisor for the PSHE Association in the UK and a ... Read more

Reviews for Self-harm and Eating Disorders in Schools: A Guide to Whole-school Strategies and Practical Support
For the first time, here we have a straight-talking, easy-to-understand guide for anyone working or living with children and young people to understand mental health conditions... Pooky has successfully drawn together a combination of technical and comprehensive information which is described in such a way that all of us can understand and relate to it. I have no doubt that ... Read more

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