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Evidence-based research shows that the approach helps children deal with difficult feelings while also developing their literacy skills. Used in more than 500 schools and recommended by the DCSF (Impact case study 14).
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Therapeutic Storywriting uses the metaphor in stories to support children
Therapeutic Storywriting
Dino the Dragon and His Flaming Firebox was written at Moulsecoomb Primary School as part of the 'University of Chichester’s Story Links' research and development project.
Ten year old Lewis, his Mum and a Teaching Assistant attended sessions facilitated by Trisha. These are the eight stories they wrote together, with Lewis's illustrations.
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