Amanda Seyderhelm trains professionals and parents how to support grieving children and families through play and the creative arts. She is an experienced certified play therapist, working in private practice since 2016. Amanda was the creative arts lead of the Craft Station at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children Charity for two years, and is now a partner agency with Barnardo's on loss and bereavement. She also consults for theatre in education groups in the community, www.helpingchildrensmileagain.com.
Armed with these resources we will find ourselves with the capability to make a positive difference to the emotional wellbeing of pupils and children and prepare them for the lives that lie ahead of them. What I hope you take away from this book is the knowledge that we can make a positive difference for our pupils and children. What I know you will take away for sure, is inspiration to move forward, and courage to take the 'right' next steps in your learning environment to avoid breakdowns and further trauma to the child and those around them. - Fiona Clark, also known as @spiralglass, has been a teacher for over two decades and is the author of several books Children have been living through a unique time in history & resources to help them thrive are hugely important to their recovery & mental health. 'Helping Children Become the Heroes of their Stories' by Amanda Seyderhelm is a wonderful book to empower teachers, practitioners, therapists, and parents with an indispensable guide to help children who are struggling. Bursting with practical, sensible and tried and tested activities this toolkit for helping children understand, express & process their own experiences will bring back a sense of hope for the future. - Sue Atkins, Parenting Broadcaster, Speaker & Author of 'The Can Do Kid's Journal: Discover Your Confidence Superpower'