YO314 This book, which has now sold thousands of copies and is in use across the world, is full of practical ways to explore the questions about the sorts of lives young people wish to lead. ‘Youthworks’ presents a way of ‘talking’ with young people that is both powerful and compelling. It combines the insight of therapeutic questioning with the intrigue of theatre; the joy of physical movement with the revealing openness of drawing; the power of humour with the depth of meaningful conversation. The approach is uniquely creative and accessible. This is an important book for anyone who works with young people either individually or in groups, in families or in couples.

‘Youthworks’ is full of creative and down-to-earth ways to explore with young people the questions and dilemmas that confront them in today’s world. Do I want to take drugs? Do I really want to have sex with this person? Do I want to leave home? Why am I so angry? What’s important to me? What do I want out of life? Why do I feel so awful? ‘Youthworks’ presents a way of ‘talking’ with young people that is both powerful and compelling. It combines the insight of therapeutic questioning with the intrigue of theatre; the joy of physical movement with the revealing openness of drawing; the power of humour with the depth of meaningful conversation. The approach is uniquely creative and accessible. This is an important book for anyone who works with young people either individually or in groups, in families or in couples.