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Making Connections This is the fifth in a series of books supporting practitioners who work with parent and carer groups in Sure Start areas and children's centres. Making Connections groups reach parents or carers who have attachment difficulties with their young children. The professionals needed to run the group include a clinical or educational psychologist, social worker, family therapist, a co-therapist such as a family worker or health visitor, and an observer. The author explains that 'the benefits of working in groups with parents or carers of young children are to promote friendship and mutual support; reduce isolation; help children develop social and language skills; and help adults share information and advice.' She considers the practicalities of setting up a group, suggests a framework of ideas for its structure and how to evaluate the group. I found this book easy to read, informative and full of useful strategies. Reviewed in Nursery World, September 2006 |