Cath Hunter is a therapeutic consultant, trainer, play therapist and author with over 40 years’ experience of working with children and families. She has provided services to primary schools since 2004, including working with school staff to provide strategies and support for children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour.
The strategies in this book are practical and help staff respond in a more appropriate way. Over time the strategies become part of normal classroom practice which helps staff develop an environment of mutual respect where children feel safe and are able to express feelings in a more appropriate way - Headteacher I would recommend this book to anyone working with children. It changed the way I approached children enabling me to be more focused on their emotional needs - Teaching Assistant Using this guide has changed my everyday practice. I am now more able to see the child instead of the behaviour - SENCO Using reflective language had an immediate and positive impact on my relationships with the children - Year 4 teacher