Understanding Looked After Children: An Introduction to Psychology for Foster Care

Jeune Guishard-Pine, Suzanne McCall And Lloyd Hamilton

ISBN 10: 1843103702 / ISBN 13: 9781843103707

Published by Jessica Kingsley, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Looked After Children: An Introduction to Psychology for Foster Care
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1843103702
• ISBN 13: 9781843103707
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A guide to understanding the mental health needs of children in foster care and the role of foster carers and support networks in helping these children

About the Authors

Jeune Guishard-Pine OBE is a chartered psychologist with significant experience and specialism in child and family psychology. She is currently Consultant Psychologist and Director of Bespoke Psychology.

Lloyd Hamilton is a systemic psychotherapist and Team Manager of the Lewisham Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service looked after children team; part of the South London and Maudsley Foundation Trust. Lloyd is also a teacher and began working with diverse communities of young people in London schools in 1992.

Suzanne McCall is a counsellor at the Luton Family Consultation Clinic working with adolescents, parents and foster carers and also works from her own private practice. She was previously a qualified social worker with over ten years of experience working with children in care and children in need and at risk.