Tiny Chunks of Wisdom: Observations on Relational Work with Children, Youth & Adults

Relational practice has been a hallmark of CYC work for over twenty years, yet it is still an evolving concept, and this book is an important contribution to the conversation. The authors do not shy away from building relationships through love, careful and respectful connections and letting go of the need to control people. Safe and functional boundary dynamics are described as well as how to build intimate connections in the life space. Chapters are followed by questions and topics for discussion, so this can be both a personal tool for reflection as well as a training resource for a CYC team. The authors provide interesting material for staff at every level of experience. Reflective practice, which is the hallmark of most professions, can be difficult for practitioners who are not in a collegial environment, so this book will be a welcome resource for both enabling discussions with colleagues and self-examination. Supervisors can also utilize these chapters with individuals and teams to create helpful professional development.