This activity book is complemented by a standalone picture book of Ollie’s story, also available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers (Ollie the Octopus, ISBN 9781839970238).

If you have subscribed to our newsletters, but you do not have an account with us, simply choose the Unsubscribe option on the main page and follow the unsubscribe information given, or alternatively, follow the unsubscribe instructions at the foot of each e-mail newsletter. Karen Treisman, MBE, is an award-winning specialist Clinical Psychologist, trainer, and bestselling author, working in London, UK. Enhances Storytime Joy: The puppet adds an element of surprise and excitement to the reading experience, making storytime a giggle-filled event.Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. Treisman's Big Feelings Stories are written for adults to read with kids aged 5-10 to help children to understand their feelings. This is an invaluable, highly portable aid for essential vocabulary, prompts or 'about me' information when you're out and about.

Karen is a member of the CoramBAAF health group advisory committee, and a reviewer for the Journal of Adoption and Fostering. If you enter a competition, you are given the option of receiving our newsletter as well, if you choose not to receive this - then you wont! With the delightful Ollie Octopus soft toy and three soft ribbon tied muslins, this is a wonderful and practical gift for a new baby boy. Ollie had so many thoughts and feelings spinning around in his head, and his heart was hurting -- what can Orson and Ollie's friends do to help?The plaiting of the tentacles remind them of the umbilical cord, helping them to feel safe and secure. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. As Ollie the octopus explores his neighborhood, he reveals some of the many ways that octopuses can move.

Karen is an external consultant, trainer, and assessor to several local authorities, schools, charities, prisons, and to a variety of organisations including GrandparentsPlus, Barnardos, PAC-UK, AdoptionPlus, Pause, Three Steps, and the Fostering Network. To complete this gift we have added three of our best selling 100% cotton ribbon tied blue muslins - you can never have enough muslins with a new baby! Engaging Interaction: The soft puppet included allows children to actively participate in the story, bringing the characters and scenes to life. In addition to holding a doctorate in Clinical psychology, Karen has undergone a range of specialist trainings including in EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Sensory Intervention, Video Interaction Guidance, and Theraplay.

The final section of the book is full of advice and practical strategies for parents, carers, and professionals on how to help children aged 5-10 to begin to understand the complex and multi-layered feelings surrounding loss and bereavement, and what they can do to help navigate them through their grief journey. This bath toy is the one that can be squeezed, squished, chewed and nibbled without possibly hurting the child.

Best Years uses cookies for several purposes, we've listed each of them below with more details about why we use them and how long they'll last.From illustrated storybooks, novelty and board books, wipe-clean learning, licensed advent calendars, to coloring, sticker, and activity books, we have something for everybody between the ages of 0 to 100. The first part of the book is a colourful illustrated therapeutic story about Ollie the Octopus, with a focus on Ollie making sense of and processing the loss of his mum, Orla. Dive in and explore the wiggly world of Ollie Octopus and friends in this bright, interactive storybook. Having worked supporting bereaved children for 14 years I am always on the lookout for new resources.