Taya the Tortoise Activity Book for Children who Bottle Up, Retreat or Disconnect, 9781805017950
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Help a silent tortoise heal from trauma and find connection.

Taya the Tortoise Activity Book for Children who Bottle Up, Retreat or Disconnect

A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities About Trauma and Dissociation for Children Aged 5-10, with Advice for Adults

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  • Paperback

    252 pages

  • Release Date

    20 November 2025

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Summary

A Therapeutic Story with Creative Activities About Trauma and Dissociation for Children Aged 5-10, with Advice for Adults

We are used to identifying children who ask for attention, but what about children who need help, but stay silent or show their pain differently? They may survive by disconnecting, retreating, dissociating and internalising their hurt. These children are often overlooked, quieter, and misunderstood and therefore fall through the net.

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Book Details

ISBN-13:9781805017950
ISBN-10:1805017950
Author:Dr. Karen Treisman, Sarah Peacock
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:252
Release Date:20 November 2025
Weight:960g
Dimensions:298mm x 208mm x 22mm
Series:Therapeutic Treasures Collection
What They're Saying

Critics Review

I have no doubt that this is going to make such a difference to so many. – Sue Green, Foster CarerFor years I have been looking for something that fits. Children like Taya often get lost or fall through the radar, or once again are made to be invisible. I am already seeing the benefits of putting some of the ideas and tools into practice. So thank you. – Linda Horsfield, Foster CarerI had so many lightbulb moments while reading this. It’s a book that I will return to over and over again. – Shelley Binia, Foster CarerI wish I had this workbook sooner. Thank you for shining a spotlight on those kids who are so often missed. I hope this is read far and wide as it is so needed. I especially like how it takes something like dissociation which is misunderstood and demystified it and made it understandable. – Samia Khan, Foster CarerCaring for kids who have their walls up and are in their shells is hard. It is painful. It is frustrating. This workbook touched my heart as it has helped me to take a step back and to focus on the connection, and to understand why it can be so hard. There are so many books out there that are academic, but this is properly practical and gets it. – Ed Davis, Foster Carer

About The Author

Dr. Karen Treisman

Dr. Karen Treisman, MBE, is an award-winning specialist Clinical Psychologist, trainer, and bestselling author, working in London, UK. Karen is also the Director of Safe Hands and Thinking Minds Training and Consultancy services.

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