Richard Kagan se spécialise dans le développement d'interventions et de programmes pour les traumatismes complexes chez les enfants et les familles. Ses travaux sont largement publiés et il est un conférencier principal lors de conférences internationales d'agences concernant la thérapie familiale, la recherche sur les traumatismes et la protection de l'enfance. Il se concentre sur l'aide aux familles confrontées à de profonds défis psychologiques, et son approche est reconnue mondialement. Son expertise réside dans des stratégies pratiques pour la gestion et la guérison des expériences traumatisantes.
The Hero's Mask Guidebook provides practical strategies to be used alongside the storybook, The Hero's Mask. It has been designed to promote an understanding of the impact of traumatic stress and what counselors, therapists, educators, parents and caregivers can do to promote healing and recovery.
Inspired by a new teacher using stories of heroes to shape the curriculum, eleven-year-old Carrie and her friends work together to stop the bullies picking on their classmates and unravel the mysteries in their school. Includes a note from the author.
Healing from Losses, Violence, Abuse, and Neglect
Focusing on the therapeutic needs of traumatized children, this guide provides essential strategies for understanding and overcoming the effects of loss, neglect, and violence on development. Dr. Richard Kagan emphasizes the importance of fostering strengths in children and their families while aiming to rebuild connections and instill hope. The book is intended to complement "Real Life Heroes," a workbook that encourages self-esteem through creative arts, helping children confront their past traumas with positive values and pride.