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When a Grown-up You Love Hurts You

by Beth Richey

A picture book for discussing abuse and difficult feelings

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A picture book for discussing abuse and difficult feelings

Beth Richey’s illustrated book addresses a difficult subject for young children: being physically hurt by an adult they love. It focuses on the conflicting emotions that can follow such an experience and uses characters and colorful illustrations to support identification and discussion. The description places the book in a therapeutic context, for professional use by trained clinicians, while noting that it can be read by a child alone or with a trusted caregiver in therapy.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young children who have experienced physical abuse by a loved adult
  • Clinicians seeking a discussion resource for use in therapy
  • Trusted caregivers supporting a child in a therapeutic setting

Themes

Physical abuseConflicting emotionsTalking with trusted adultsTherapeutic support

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Book overview

When a Grown-up You Love Hurts You was written for young children who have experienced physical abuse by a grown-up they love, to help them with the conflicting emotions that often follow such an event. Colorful and engaging illustrations help the child to identify with the characters in a way that feels safe and opens the doors for discussion. The book is intended for professional use by trained clinicians, and can be read alone or with a trusted caregiver in the therapy space.

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