Shelly’s Shell is intended to be used with children who have been sexually abused. The story introduces abused children to the concept of trust, the impact of trauma, defense mechanisms, and the used of coping skills. It encourages abuse survivors to nurture themselves and talk about how they are feeling. About the Author: Lynne Steffy BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Canadian Play Therapy Training Levels 1 & 2 Lynne Steffy acquired her Masters degree in clinical social work from Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. Lynne also received training in child play therapy from the Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy. She is currently employed as a child therapist at Mosaic Counselling and Family Services in Kitchener, Ontario, and as a case manager at the Canadian Mental Health Association in Woodstock, Ontario. Lynne has gained broad experience in clinical counselling with adults and children, and has facilitated therapeutic groups for children and worked with children in crisis. Many therapists use narrative therapy to reach children with complex emotional and behavioural issues. Lynne has found it to be an astoundingly effective method. During the course of her work with troubled children in a wide range of clinical settings, Lynne realized that there was a need for more child-focused, therapeutic material to assist therapists, teachers, and parents in their work with children. Lynne’s Felt Feeling series of therapeutic children’s books was written to address this need. |