We Need to Talk about Parents

Cathie Freeman currently works within a talking therapy service for the NHS as a senior psychological wellbeing practitioner, and has worked within mental health since graduating as an Occupational Therapist.  As a spouse of a serving Royal Marine, Cathie spent a lot of her adult life moving within the UK, as well as the USA where she worked as a substitute teacher within the local school.  Cathie cares passionatately about psychological wellbeing and believes it to be fundamental aspect to realise and  live our full potential.Jenni Gates is currently working in private practice as an integrative counselling therapist in Devon, UK, as well as offering online counselling internationally.  Jenni has many years of experience working with young people and families in schools and education settings, across the UK, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing; she believes education is key to a happier and healthier world.

A practical, passionate, provocative look at the relationship between home and school with a clear framework and a ton of actionable ideas for getting it right. A small but mighty book that will make you think and act a little differently; the children in your care will benefit hugely.

• Chapter 1: ValuesChapter 2: CommunicationChapter 3: CompassionChapter 4: CommunityChapter 5: Working with emotional challengesChapter 6: Supporting families with SENDChapter 7: AgencyChapter 8: Values based connection model