The Addiction Monster: A Childrens Guide to Understanding the Dynamics of Drugs and Alcohol - Softcover

Amptman, Janet

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1497389968 ISBN 13: 9781497389960

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

THE ADDICTION MONSTER is a powerful tool for children 5 years and older that will help them understand the dynamics of chemical dependency. It draws the reader into the life of a little girl whose mother is struggling with drugs and alcohol. The child is taken to a therapist who helps her understand what her mother is struggling with. A monster appears in the story to help the little girl see that her mother has been tricked and brainwashed by her addiction. The book is written as a form of Narrative Therapy, which uses the tool of externalizing the problem and allows the child to see that the problem of chemical dependency is a separate entity (the Monster) from the mother. This book comes to life with the beautiful illustrations from cartoonist David Amptman. Also included are valuable resources as well as appendices.

About this title

About the Author

Janet Amptman is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed alcohol and drug counselor in private practice in Reno, Nevada. Amptman has worked in the field of addiction in multiple settings including a recovery hospital for adults and an adolescent drug treatment program. Amptman has worked for the county working with children of addicts and in private practice with those affected by drugs and alcohol. She has helped numerous adults and children since 1995 and her life has been deeply touched both personally and professionally by those affected from this destructive disease.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1497389968
• ISBN 13: 9781497389960
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Amptman David
• Number of pages: 50