An Elephant in the Living Room Leader's Guide: A Leader's Guide for Helping Children of Alcoholics

By Jill M. Hastings and Marion H. Typpo

Book Overview

Perfect for individual use or in group settings, professionals and other adult helpers will learn basic information in order to help children cope with an addicted parent or sibling. Professionals and other adult helpers will learn basic information in order to help children cope with an addicted parent or sibling. Offers practical guidance to education and health care professionals who help young people cope with a family member's chemical dependency as it explains the disease of chemical dependency and the psychology of child development. Excellent for use in either children's support groups or individual settings.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568380348
• ISBN13: 9781568380346
• Release Date: June 1994
• Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

Great tool

This book has been very helpful in assisting my young client's identify what is really happening in their lives as a result of substance abuse entering their families. It can give them the validation they need express themselves and begin to heal.

Great book for children!

I facilitate a children effected by d.v/substance abuse group and this book is very beneficial!

A Very Helpful Book

As a child, I unfortunately encountered problems with addiction in my family. I was given this book by a ffriend of my mother's. Together, my mom and I would read it, and it ultimately helped me cope with understanding "daddy's problem." I believe this is an excellent choice for children who are seeing the effects of addiction in their families. It is also a very informative books for those fortunate children who do not have to deal with addiction. It was definitely a huge help for me!

Great guideline for increasing communication

This title is a valuable tool in dealing with addiction issues within a family. It assists a family member or other mentor in opening the lines of communication about virtually any tough topic. The children's book gives the child an item to take ownership in. Meanwhile, obtaining the leaders guide that accompanies the children's book will assist adults in understanding the developmental stages and reactions that the child is experiencing. This is a valuable tool for families!