Description
Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use workbook filled with ideas and activities is essential for therapists, counselors and mental health professionals for starting, developing and sustaining strong therapeutic relationships with children.
Focussing on creating a partnership in the therapy room, chapters include practical guidance on the difference between relationship building between adults and children, adapting activities to a variety of settings and starting the relationship.
Resolve a variety of challenges in the therapeutic relationship faced by those working with children and families such as, anger, anxiety, reticence, problems with separation and change and saying goodbye.
Introducing creativity into the work, these exercises will integrate seamlessly into your practice every day.
Trade ReviewI felt like I was sitting with Deborah having a personal conversation... similar to the gentle, straightforward, and encouraging conversations Deborah has had with countless student-therapists who were seeing young clients for the first time. I'm excited to share this workbook with my supervisees because it's filled with useful tools and tips and opportunities to self-reflect and creatively respond. The wisdom, insights, and personal experiences shared in this workbook will certainly help build confidence in anyone who wants to develop meaningful, authentic, and productive therapeutic relationships with children. -- Seren Morris, M.Div., M.A., LPCC, ATR-BC Field Training Clinical Supervisor at Tierra Nueva Counseling Center Art Therapy Faculty at Southwestern College, Santa Fe
This delightful workbook is perfect for both therapists new to working with children and seasoned therapists looking to reignite their love for children. The creative prompts invite therapists to focus on what's most important- themselves. -- Robyn Gobbel, LMSW, child therapist & presenter of Parenting After Trauma Podcast
Table of Contents1. Finding Joy in the Work
2. The Difference
3. Steps for Starting the Relationship
4. Encouraging the Adults in Our Client's lives
5. When the Issue is Anger
6. My Tummy Hurts
7. Where Do I Belong?
8. Moving Into the Heart of the Work
9. Supporting Tweens
10. Unique Challenges
11. Child Clients Share Their Thoughts
12. Saying Good-bye
13. Conclusions
