Billy Had To Move
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491_9781615991181
Child Protection Services have been involved with Billy and his mother for sometime now. He has been happily settled in a kinship placement with his grandmotherand enjoys his pet cat, interacting with neighbors and even taking pianolessons. As the story unfolds, Billys grandmother has unexpectedly passed awayand so the story of Billy Had To Move begins.Unfortunately, Billys mother cannot be located. Mr. Murphy, Billys socialworker, places him in the foster home of Amy, Tim, and their baby Colly. Billyexperiences great loss resulting not only from his grandmothers death, but alsothe loss of the life he knew. Billys inner journey therefore has also begun and withthe help of Ms. Woods, a Play Therapist, there is hope.Therapists Acclaim for Billy Had To MoveThis gem of a book gently frames the stages of a childs natural quest to makesense of his story. Fraser has created more than a teaching story: she generouslyoffers a sacred space that compassionately holds and supports the multidimensionalrealities of our foster children and their birth families, our social workers andfoster families, our teachers and child psychotherapists.--Gisela Schubach De Domenico, PhD, MFT, R-PTSBilly Had To Move is a profound story about the complex issues children in fostercare often face. Fraser provides important lessons for caregivers. The bookgracefully introduces the sandtray and provides insight into how powerful the experiencecan be when the child has an opportunity to explore their trauma in thesandtray. --Mark E. Hulbert, MA, LLPA wonderful addition to the bibliotherapy field. This is a much-needed book forfoster care children to help them in adjusting to a new caregiver and placement. Itoffers a welcoming view of how childrens worries and losses can be understoodby a caring Play Therapist, in a warm and inviting setting.--Athena A. Drewes, PsyD, RPT-S; Director of Clinical Training,The Astor Home for Children, Poughkeepsie, NYIn this en
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