Dr Norris is the leader in this field and her book should be on the shelf of every social worker worldwide.
Dafna Lender, LCSW
The TheraplayⓇ Institute Program Director
The Family Place
Strengthening relationships between children, young people and the adults caring for them
Our offices are based in Wales and South West England
Simply put, the support we have received from The Family Place is what has kept us together as a family. We are so privileged to work with such a highly skilled and sensitive practitioner, who helps us understand and develop ourselves and our family
Adoptive parentIt makes a huge difference to have the support of a strong professional advocate when dealing with multi agency meetings
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Not Again, Little Owl
Not Again, Little Owl is a picture book written for children who may have faced several moves.
This story can be used in preparation for a family move and afterwards to develop the child’s understanding.
By Your Side is an attachment and trauma-informed model for supporting children and the adults who care for them when a child has to move family.
Created by Vivien Norris, By Your Side is a coherent support package. It has a clear training programme for practitioners who want to use the model and a supervision pathway. There is a workshop for parents and carers and a comprehensive set of different support resources for all involved.
In ‘By Your Side’ Viv Norris has written an essential guide for all those involved in helping a child transition from one family to another.
Kim Golding CBE, Clinical Psychologist
Trainer, Consultant & Practitioner in DDPThis book is a gift to all the children who must make this difficult transition, and to all the dedicated adults who are willing to step up and support them on their journey.
Phyllis Booth
Co-developer of TheraplayⓇ
The Family Place has a close working relationship with The Family Place Foundation
