Praise for Champagne Alley “Ryan Klingensmiths most recent novel gives an insightful and accurate view into the psyche of the traumatized adolescent, a must read for anyone considering working with this population.” ~Jean A. Durchuck, BASW former shelter and foster care worker “Champagne Alley is a poignant book which engages the reader in a first person account of the horrific life of a teen experiencing family trauma. From the primary event to the subsequent secondary triggers, the reader is exposed to the thoughts and visceral emotions which are the reality of an adolescent who is exposed to the sometimes cruel world of the child protection system. Klingensmith paints a very different picture of the helping profession when looked through the eyes of a resilient yet damaged teen. A must read for those new to the field , as well as a strong reminder to the more seasoned professional about the retraumatization which occurs when we forget to listen and truly hear our fragile youth.” ~Amanda Cooper, LCSW “Champayne Alley is a chilling story of abuse, family secrets and the resolve of a teen girl to overcome these obstacles. This is a must read for anyone working with at-risk teens.” ~Cynthia Baca, RN, MSN “Champagne Alley is easy to read with realistic situations that are difficult to grasp. The storyline displays the long-term impacts of trauma and how victims, even after years of therapy, still struggle with recognizing self-worth. This book should be read by clinicians to assist with understanding traumatized youth.” ~Michelle Sloane, MSW
Posted on: Thu, 05 Jun 2014 00:30:59 +0000
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