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Combining contemporary research with practice findings, this book
shows how we can improve the mental health of children in care.
Expert contributors highlight the challenges that children face and
propose innovative models of practice which have been proven to
improve outcomes. The book describes the difficulties children in
care commonly encounter, such as vulnerability to self-harm,
substance misuse or inappropriate sexual behaviour. It goes on to
explore therapeutic interventions, such as art therapy or
integrative therapy, which can be used to address the root of these
behaviours. With a range of clinical and practical perspectives, it
also makes recommendations for further training for foster carers,
for reinforcing professional support networks and for all agencies
to have a developed understanding of cultural considerations when
working with children in care. Those committed to improving the
mental health of children and young people in care, such as
psychologists, psychiatrists, CAMHS professionals and social
workers, will find this book an invaluable source of evidence and
inspiration.
Understanding Looked After Children is an accessible guide to
understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care
and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these
children. The authors provide foster carers with an insight into
the psychological issues experienced by children in the care
system, and the impact of these issues on the foster family.
Chapters cover cultural, social and legal structures associated
with foster care and both the relevant child psychology theory and
examples drawn from real-life situations. The authors give advice
on how to address common psychological issues in collaboration with
multi-agency professionals, as well as how to access to statutory
services. They also explain the possible impact of assessments on
foster children and the causes and management of foster carers' own
feelings of frustration, anger or disappointment with social and
mental health services or the placement itself. Chapters are
complemented by case studies, and the book includes a helpful
glossary to common terminology. Understanding Looked After Children
is essential reading for registered foster carers and those
considering fostering, as well as adoptive parents, and a useful
reference for trainee and experienced practitioners in the care
system, including social workers, psychologists, counsellors,
teachers and others looking after vulnerable children.
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