Not Today, Celeste! - Hardcover

Liza Stevens

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1785920081 ISBN 13: 9781785920080

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016

Synopsis

Celeste thinks she is the happiest dog in the world. But when she notices something different about her human, Rupert, she wonders if things will ever be the same again.

Charmingly illustrated, this heart-warming story for children aged 3+ reflects some of the feelings and experiences that a child whose parent or carer has depression may face. When it comes to periods of low mood in a parent or carer, children can often feel that they are to blame, or even that the parent doesn't love them anymore. The story provides reassurance by explaining what depression is and how it is possible to find help. With a comprehensive guide for parents and professionals written by Dr Pooky Knightsmith that provides advice on discussing the topic with children, this is a truly valuable resource that will be of interest to social workers, child and school counsellors, psychologists, parents and foster parents.

About this title

About the Author

Pooky Knightsmith is an autistic educator, speaker, author, and mental health trainer whose resources are widely used in schools. She is a parent to neurodivergent children, has a PhD in child mental health from the Institute of Psychiatry and is the former chair of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Coalition. Pooky has published many books with JKP including The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook and Can I Tell You About Self-Harm? She is based in Sussex, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785920081
• ISBN 13: 9781785920080
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 36