Talking to My Mum ― A Picture Workbook for Workers, Mothers And Children Affected by Domestic Abuse

Talking to My Mum is a photocopiable activity workbook for five- to eight-year-olds whose families have experienced domestic abuse, to help and support them in recovery and moving on.
Based on the authors' work with women and children, all workbook features illustrated activities with animal characters that encourage the young reader to build their confidence by working with their mothers and explore a range of memories and feelings, including changes in the family's living arrangements, talking about their father, or happy times with siblings and friends.
Talking to My Mum includes guidance for mothers on how to use the material sensitively with their children and is an essential tool for families affected by domestic abuse, as well as social workers and other professionals working with them.

Audrey Mullender is part of the research team for the Centre for the Study of Safety and Wellbeing at the University of Warwick.