{"title":"Sue Jennings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSue Jennings\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful guides that explore the transformative power of creative play and drama, particularly in supporting vulnerable groups. Her works blend practical techniques with compassionate understanding, making them essential for educators and carers working with both children and adults at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrounded in real-world applications, Jennings’ books invite readers to discover how imaginative approaches can foster growth, healing, and connection. These thoughtful titles serve as valuable resources within \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, inspiring creative engagement in diverse settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"creative-play-and-drama-with-adults-at-risk-by-sue-jennings-9780863885358","title":"Creative Play and Drama with Adults at Risk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on creative action and why it is important, this hands-on manual illustrates how adults can play and make a difference to how they feel about themselves and the world around them. Written for a variety of professionals, it gives a clear introduction to the application of play and drama work with many different client groups. It bears in mind that many adults feel nervous about drama and think that playing is childish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial is chosen sensitively to enable confidence and creativity building and the development of communication skills. These include 'finding your voice', 'lost for words' and 'who would I like to be?'. There are ideas for improvisation and movement as well as masks and myths. Cross-cultural perspectives are discussed together with boundaries for clinical groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe importance of the healing potential of artistic expression is addressed throughout \u003cem\u003eCreative Play and Drama with Adults at Risk\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605433237740,"sku":"9780863885358","price":111.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780863885358-creative-play-and-drama-with-adults-at-risk.jpg?v=1778130913"},{"product_id":"creative-play-with-children-at-risk-by-sue-jennings-9781909301818","title":"Creative Play with Children at Risk","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition is fully updated with the latest good practice in play. Based on an understanding of \u003cem\u003eNeuro-Dramatic-Play\u003c\/em\u003e, the book shows that play is an essential part of children's healthy development and many children at risk are those who are unable to play. It includes work with children with learning difficulties as well as those with developmental delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes current thinking on neuroscience and illustrates the importance of mindfulness in our work with children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecreating the safe space\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eunderstanding and working with fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eunderstanding and working with anger and rage\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003enew stories and worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ecross-cultural understanding of play\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003edressing-up and enactment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003emasks and puppets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreative Play with Children at Risk\u003c\/em\u003e is written for teachers, parents, and therapists, and all those who seek to enhance the lives of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605435662572,"sku":"9781909301818","price":106.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781909301818-creative-play-with-children-at-risk.jpg?v=1778130925"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sue-jennings.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}