When Someone in the Family Drinks Too Much
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0803716869 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 32 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-25 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Here is a book that will help young readers in understanding their own feelings and give them valuable information for guidance and support. Full color.. Nicole Rubel's illustrations add subtle huimor to help ease fears that children might have about this illness. In this easy-to-understand book for young children, Richard Langsen writes about one of the nation's most debilitating diseases
His explanations of the feelings that alcoholism can cause (guilt, embarrassment, anger and so on), and the ways the illness can affect a family (creating enablers, rebels, clowns, etc.) could be a real lifeline for a child; at the same time, he offers advice on where to turn for help. Featuring a cast of bears, the artwork allows children a safe distance while the text delivers the lowdown ("There are 28 million alcoholics in America. . In a format similar to that of Laurie Krasny Brown and Mar
Virginia Malmquist said Great for all ages. This book helps children and adults understand the disease of alcoholism and how it affects children. As a counselor, I have used this book with children ages 6 to 60. It helps them understand how alcoholism affects people and how we can respond to it in a healthy way. It's my favorite book to use with children or adults who are growing up or have grown up with an addict of any kind. It's both light and powerful.. "The Bible For The 21st Century" according to Catherine Sargent. How many of us are scapegoats in a crazy making alcohoiic family system which seems to include most of the United States? This book has inestimable value for children of alcoholics of all ages. Children in my MFT internship gravitated towards this book over and over again Often it was at the conclusion of the play therapy session that the child would ask "Can I read that book again? Can I see that book again?" Children grow up in alcoholi. Sandy Mcclure said Issues were resolved. The book arrived damaged and the seller issued a refund. I am disappointed that another book was not available, but appreciate the refund.