Tamsin Cottis is a child psychotherapist and co-founder of Respond, the UKs leading agency for psychotherapy and counselling for people with learning disabilities. She works in primary schools and in private practice, supporting children and young people with diverse needs.
Acknowledgements About the Author Introduction 1. Samina: A game of Jenga Beginnings 2. Jake: Toy soldiers in the desert Children who are hard to reach 3. Zara: A life-size soft toy cheetah and a cake made of clay Supporting children whose parents separate 4. Theo: Players and playgrounds Reluctant talkers 5. Hakan: An inflatable globe and the 50 Clip-together Felt Pens Children who cant keep still 6. Cristina: A bowl of green paint soup Supporting children who are bereaved 7. Polly: Wet sand and emoji cushions Therapy for children with learning disabilities 8. Jordan and Francesca: A full diary and a giant bean bag Moving on from therapy, moving on from childhood References Appendix Index
