ABSTRACT

Here, the structure of the Guide is clearly laid out so that the reader knows what to expect, as well as some of the reasons for including the material found in the Guide. Key features of the Guide are highlighted in this section, including the impact of stress behaviours on the child’s learning, the fundamental importance of self-regulation (SR) and practical guidance concerning how to respond in the case of a child making an in-the-moment disclosure while sharing the story.