Child Protection Services have been involved with Billy and his
mother for sometime now. He has been happily settled in a kinship
placement with his grandmotherand enjoys his pet cat, interacting
with neighbors and even taking pianolessons. As the story unfolds,
Billy's grandmother has unexpectedly passed awayand so the story of
"Billy Had To Move" begins.
Unfortunately, Billy's mother cannot be located. Mr. Murphy,
Billy's socialworker, places him in the foster home of Amy, Tim,
and their baby "Colly." Billyexperiences great loss resulting not
only from his grandmother's death, but alsothe loss of the life he
knew. Billy's inner journey therefore has also begun and withthe
help of Ms. Woods, a Play Therapist, there is hope.
Therapists' Acclaim for "Billy Had To Move"
"This gem of a book gently frames the stages of a child's natural
quest to makesense of his story. Fraser has created more than a
teaching story: she generouslyoffers a sacred space that
compassionately holds and supports the multidimensionalrealities of
our foster children and their birth families, our social workers
andfoster families, our teachers and child psychotherapists."
--Gisela Schubach De Domenico, PhD, MFT, R-PTS
"Billy Had To Move is a profound story about the complex issues
children in fostercare often face. Fraser provides important
lessons for caregivers. The bookgracefully introduces the sandtray
and provides insight into how powerful the experiencecan be when
the child has an opportunity to explore their trauma in
thesandtray."
--Mark E. Hulbert, MA, LLP
"A wonderful addition to the bibliotherapy field. This is a
much-needed book forfoster care children to help them in adjusting
to a new caregiver and placement. Itoffers a welcoming view of how
children's worries and losses can be understoodby a caring Play
Therapist, in a warm and inviting setting."
--Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S; Director of Clinical Training, The
Astor Home for Children, Poughkeepsie, NY
"In this engaging, warm-hearted story, Billy grieving the loss of
his grandmother, finds a way to heal by expressing his thoughts and
feelings in Play Therapy.Highly recommended "
--Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-SDirector Emeritus, The Association
for Play Therapy
Learn More About This Book at www.TheresaFraser.com
From the Growing With Love series at Loving Healing Press
www.LovingHealing.com
Juvenile Fiction: Family - Orphans & Foster Homes
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