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In this article, the author describes his work with Goddess, a sixteen-month-old child who has never laughed. The author was assigned to work in her classroom as part of his clinical internship during his graduate studies in mental health counseling and human development. The author explores the ways in which Goddess 's relationships with her mother and teachers help her learn to laugh. The author concludes that the mutual transformation that occurred between Goddess and the important relationships in her life has inspired and sustained a support network for her, thereby greatly improving her future prospects.
Published: 2010
Updated: Jul. 03, 2012
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The authors of the article call for increased awareness about child abuse and neglect. Folowinmg a qualitative study of eight teachers and utilizing Grossman's The Making of a teacher: Teacher knowledge and teacher education, findings revealed in the absence of education regarding child abuse and neglect, early childhood teachers implemented knowledge in resourceful ways, adapting early childhood knowledge with personal and professional resources. The study revealed the need for more formal teacher education on this topic.
Published: 2008
Updated: Apr. 08, 2008