Story Stem Assessment Profile (18 Sessions)
Discover the Power of the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), Understanding Children's Inner Worlds Through Storytelling
We offer the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), a unique and compassionate tool designed to understand children’s perceptions of family roles, attachments, and relationships. The SSAP is a gentle yet effective way to explore a child's inner world without causing them stress or anxiety.
What is SSAP?
The Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), developed by Hodges and Hillman in 2004, invites children to engage with narrative story stems. These stories present everyday scenarios with inherent dilemmas, asking the child to "show and tell me what happens next." This approach allows us to assess the child’s expectations and perceptions indirectly, making it less intrusive and more enjoyable for the child.
Who Benefits from SSAP?
The SSAP is particularly valuable for:
- Clinical and maltreatment populations: Providing insights into children’s mental representations of attachment and relationships.
-Children aged 4 to 9 years (older if neurodivergent): Ideal for younger children, capturing their views in a non-threatening and engaging way.
How Does SSAP Help?
- Reflecting Family Life: Children’s responses to these story stems reveal both current and past aspects of their family life and attachment histories.
- Non-Intrusive Assessment: By using storytelling, we can observe attachment representations in a displaced way, often enjoyed by the child.
- Guiding Interventions: Recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2015), the SSAP helps identify attachment difficulties and guide appropriate interventions.
Why Choose Our SSAP Service?
- Proven Technique: The SSAP is a well-researched tool, recognized for its value in clinical practice, social work, and research.
- Child-Cantered Approach: Our method ensures that children feel safe and comfortable while their mental representations are assessed.
- Expert Guidance: Our trained professionals are skilled in interpreting SSAP results to provide valuable insights and recommend suitable interventions.
Start the Journey of Understanding Today
Unlock the potential of understanding your child’s inner world with the Story Stem Assessment Profile. Contact us today to learn more about how SSAP can help guide decisions and interventions for children with attachment difficulties.
Discover the Power of the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), Understanding Children's Inner Worlds Through Storytelling
We offer the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), a unique and compassionate tool designed to understand children’s perceptions of family roles, attachments, and relationships. The SSAP is a gentle yet effective way to explore a child's inner world without causing them stress or anxiety.
What is SSAP?
The Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), developed by Hodges and Hillman in 2004, invites children to engage with narrative story stems. These stories present everyday scenarios with inherent dilemmas, asking the child to "show and tell me what happens next." This approach allows us to assess the child’s expectations and perceptions indirectly, making it less intrusive and more enjoyable for the child.
Who Benefits from SSAP?
The SSAP is particularly valuable for:
- Clinical and maltreatment populations: Providing insights into children’s mental representations of attachment and relationships.
-Children aged 4 to 9 years (older if neurodivergent): Ideal for younger children, capturing their views in a non-threatening and engaging way.
How Does SSAP Help?
- Reflecting Family Life: Children’s responses to these story stems reveal both current and past aspects of their family life and attachment histories.
- Non-Intrusive Assessment: By using storytelling, we can observe attachment representations in a displaced way, often enjoyed by the child.
- Guiding Interventions: Recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2015), the SSAP helps identify attachment difficulties and guide appropriate interventions.
Why Choose Our SSAP Service?
- Proven Technique: The SSAP is a well-researched tool, recognized for its value in clinical practice, social work, and research.
- Child-Cantered Approach: Our method ensures that children feel safe and comfortable while their mental representations are assessed.
- Expert Guidance: Our trained professionals are skilled in interpreting SSAP results to provide valuable insights and recommend suitable interventions.
Start the Journey of Understanding Today
Unlock the potential of understanding your child’s inner world with the Story Stem Assessment Profile. Contact us today to learn more about how SSAP can help guide decisions and interventions for children with attachment difficulties.
Discover the Power of the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), Understanding Children's Inner Worlds Through Storytelling
We offer the Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), a unique and compassionate tool designed to understand children’s perceptions of family roles, attachments, and relationships. The SSAP is a gentle yet effective way to explore a child's inner world without causing them stress or anxiety.
What is SSAP?
The Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP), developed by Hodges and Hillman in 2004, invites children to engage with narrative story stems. These stories present everyday scenarios with inherent dilemmas, asking the child to "show and tell me what happens next." This approach allows us to assess the child’s expectations and perceptions indirectly, making it less intrusive and more enjoyable for the child.
Who Benefits from SSAP?
The SSAP is particularly valuable for:
- Clinical and maltreatment populations: Providing insights into children’s mental representations of attachment and relationships.
-Children aged 4 to 9 years (older if neurodivergent): Ideal for younger children, capturing their views in a non-threatening and engaging way.
How Does SSAP Help?
- Reflecting Family Life: Children’s responses to these story stems reveal both current and past aspects of their family life and attachment histories.
- Non-Intrusive Assessment: By using storytelling, we can observe attachment representations in a displaced way, often enjoyed by the child.
- Guiding Interventions: Recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2015), the SSAP helps identify attachment difficulties and guide appropriate interventions.
Why Choose Our SSAP Service?
- Proven Technique: The SSAP is a well-researched tool, recognized for its value in clinical practice, social work, and research.
- Child-Cantered Approach: Our method ensures that children feel safe and comfortable while their mental representations are assessed.
- Expert Guidance: Our trained professionals are skilled in interpreting SSAP results to provide valuable insights and recommend suitable interventions.
Start the Journey of Understanding Today
Unlock the potential of understanding your child’s inner world with the Story Stem Assessment Profile. Contact us today to learn more about how SSAP can help guide decisions and interventions for children with attachment difficulties.