In response to working with the trauma, ambivalence, confusion, guilt
and shame of children in foster care who may yet be reunited with
their birth family, Marianne has created a board game called ‘Come & Get
Me Then…’.
In playing the game, the child sees the fundamental responsibility of the
birth parent(s) in the rehabilitation process, and the concrete stages
of the journey that they, the birth parent(s) must complete to make
reunion possible. It explores the options and resources available to
the child and helps integrate both positive and negative experiences of
their birth parent(s). It encourages the child to let go of the guilt
that prevents settling and becoming more present in their foster home.
‘Come
& Get Me Then’ is available to buy or borrow. It is most suitably
played by Social Workers with children under their care, (age
approximately 4 and upwards). Marianne will design the game cards and
pieces for each child’s specific circumstances, in consultation with the
Social Worker, and offer supervision if necessary.
Please contact Marianne by telephone, text or email.
‘With good enough support we can all grow through our difficulties’