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Custody Battle – A Workbook for Children
$61.95 inc GST $56.32 ex GST
Custody battles are among the most destructive and bitter of all civil court legal actions. Children who are experiencing a custody battle need a safe way to explore and talk about their feelings. They also need to know that they are not alone, and that the situation will resolve itself so that life goes on. This workbook offers a format to ease their way and help counsellors work through these issues with children.
Product overview
Custody battles are among the most destructive and bitter of all civil court legal actions. Children who are experiencing a custody battle need a safe way to explore and talk about their feelings. They also need to know that they are not alone, and that the situation will resolve itself so that life goes on. This workbook offers a format to ease their way and help counsellors work through these issues with children. It includes:
- Child-friendly legal definitions
- Read-aloud story for groups or individuals
- Six-week small group format
- Icebreakers and group preparation tips
- Parent section
- Q & A on situations and feelings
- Sections on coping for parents and children
- Notes for helping adults
Grades: 3-6
About the Author
During her fifteen years as an elementary school counselor, Nancy Martin-Finks has worked with many children who are experiencing custody battles. She also co-facilitates “Grandpeas”, a support group for grandparents who have custody of their grandchildren. She holds a Masters in Counselling Psychology from James Madison University. Nancy lives in Harrisonburg, VA, USA with her husband, Alan, and has three grown children, two grown stepchildren and eight grandchildren
