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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Child Protection Services have been involved with Billy and his mother for some time now. He has been happily settled in a kinship placement with his grandmother and enjoys his pet cat, interacting with neighbors and even taking piano lessons. As the story unfolds, Billy's grandmother has unexpectedly passed away and so the story of "Billy Had To Move" begins.
Unfortunately, Billy's mother cannot be located. Mr. Murphy, Billy's social worker, places him in the foster home of Amy, Tim, and their baby "Colly." Billy experiences great loss resulting not only from his grandmother's death, but also the loss of the life he knew. Billy's inner journey therefore has also begun and with the 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 make sense of his story. Fraser has created more than a teaching story: she generously offers a sacred space that compassionately holds and supports the multidimensional realities of our foster children and their birth families, our social workers and foster 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 foster care often face. Fraser provides important lessons for caregivers. The book gracefully introduces the sandtray and provides insight into how powerful the experience can be when the child has an opportunity to explore their trauma in the sandtray."
--Mark E. Hulbert, MA, LLP
"A wonderful addition to the bibliotherapy field. This is a much-needed book for foster care children to help them in adjusting to a new caregiver and placement. It offers a welcoming view of how children's worries and losses can be understood by 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-S Director 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