In the Midst of the Whirlwind

In the Midst of the Whirlwind

Description: "Naomi Richman is one of the foremost practitioners in child psychiatry working with refugee children. Her new manual is being eagerly received in child health departments and will be invaluable in all organisations and schools that have refugee children.
Designed specifically for teachers, social workers and health workers, the manual offers practical guidance on all aspects of provision and responses to the situations and the needs of this growing group of displaced children.

The books is in two parts. The first considers the experiences of refugee children and their families, the loss they suffer and the change of careers, family disruption and identity issues, The second sets out what various agencies can do to help and stresses the importance of communication and also of creative activities.

Dr. Richmond is Emeritus Reader in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and is currently working at the Medical Foundation for victims of torture.

Published with the City and Hackney Community Services NHS Trust."

Author: Naomi Richman

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