I have put together some teachers’ notes to accompany “The Playground is Like the Jungle”. These notes were designed with the Australian Curriculum in mind, but the activities and worksheets can also be used in therapy sessions with children. I hope you and the children you share them with enjoy them! I’d love to hear about your experiences utilising the Big Hug books and these notes.
This diary, or log book, can be a handy way of gathering information about the circumstances around a child’s separation distress. Over time, patterns may emerge that can help you or your mental health professional plan a careful intervention that specifically matches the child.
John was 16. One day his mother took the family computer to be repaired. She was later contacted by police who told her that the IT people had found stored pornography of children on it. John was charged with offences relating to the storage and distribution of child pornography and needed help.
Sarah was 14. While she was too shy to talk to the boys at school Sarah started contacting boys via the internet. Things progressed and she performed online video sexual favours for them. Sarah’s family were shocked and horrified when the matter was brought to their attention by police.
Rory was 20. One tragic day, Rory was driving dangerously, his car hit a pole and his best mate, a passenger, was killed. Shona assisted Rory with his very complex grief, and when the time came, she assisted his legal team by preparing reports for court and advising the judge about appropriate options for Rory.
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