Nursing Today: Transition and Trends, 11th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Nursing Today Transition and Trends, 11th Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

By JoAnn Zerwekh MSN Ed

This book presents a fresh, relationship-oriented approach to child therapy, centered on the belief that strong, positive connections are vital to children’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Emphasizing the power of the child-therapist relationship, the author shows how collaboration with families and teachers can significantly enhance support for children as they grow, heal, and develop. By building and sustaining meaningful therapeutic bonds—and by intentionally involving the key adults in a child’s life—therapists can create a foundation for deeper progress and lasting change.

Organized as fifty practical suggestions, this accessible guide uses a clear, direct writing style alongside real case studies and hands-on examples to illustrate how to truly listen to children and strengthen therapeutic connection. It showcases the many advantages of a relationship-oriented model, from helping children feel safe enough to share their stories to encouraging more effective cooperation among therapists, families, and teachers. Engaging and practical, it offers valuable tools for child therapists committed to fostering deeper relationships and better outcomes.

D RN, Ashley Zerwekh Garneau PhD RN