The emotional needs of young children and their families

Judith Trowell, Marion Bower

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The emotional needs of young children and their families

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Using Psychoanalytic Ideas in the Community

by Judith Trowell, Marion Bower

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when feelings get too big to handle alone? Imagine a place where kids and families find help to understand and heal their deepest worries. But can they unlock the secrets to feeling safe and happy again?

Themes

Child AnalysisCommunity Mental Health ServicesFamilyEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This book explores how psychoanalytic approaches can be adapted for community mental health settings to support children facing emotional challenges, including those who have experienced abuse. It is aimed at middle-grade readers and gently introduces complex emotional topics with sensitivity. Parents should note that the book deals with serious issues like emotional disturbance and trauma in an age-appropriate way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional Disturbance Abuse Mention
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

299 pages
ISBN
0415116120
Pages
299
Publisher
Psychology Press
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Child AnalysisCommunity Mental Health Services for ChildrenChild PsychoanalysisCommunity Mental Health ServicesMental IllnessTreatmentInfantsChildrenPsychoanalytic TherapyMental DisordersTherapyCommunity PsychiatryMethodsFamily TherapyOrganization & AdministrationInfantChildEnfantsServices Communautaires De Santé MentalePsychanalyseGroupes BalintMaladies MentalesTraitementNourrissonsPsychologyMental HealthMedical