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Book Synopsis: This accessible guide provides family and play therapists with an innovative method for addressing maladaptive emotional behavior in vulnerable children, helping them develop a practical understanding of how to diagnose, treat, and help children move from pain to peace. Drawing from Frigaard’s years of experience, this book presents the scientific model behind restoration play therapy and anticipates the multiple directions that healing and recovery might take. This guide combines creative and directive approaches to collaborative play with the vision to create deep-rooted change in clients.
Including step-by-step session plans as well as introducing metaphorical “coping characters”, Brutus the Blaming Badger, Sharla the Shameful Sheep, Contessa the Controlling Cow and Eddie the Escape Goat, the chapters encourage a therapeutic play environment that draws upon accessible techniques, empowering children to regain control of their responses to emotional pain. By moving between a framework of practical insight and its creative application, this text ensures therapists engage with clients where they are and build empathetic relationships with them.
This book is invaluable reading for family and play therapists as well as other mental health professionals that work with children. The book encourages parents and educators to be part of the healing process, and they can also use the techniques with the children in their lives.
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Are you a family or play therapist looking for an innovative approach to help vulnerable children overcome maladaptive emotional behavior? Look no further! Introducing our new book, "A Playful Approach to Restoration Therapy". This accessible guide, based on Frigaard's years of experience, provides a practical understanding of diagnosing, treating, and helping children move from pain to peace.
Our book offers a scientific model behind restoration play therapy, anticipating the various directions healing and recovery might take. With step-by-step session plans and the introduction of metaphorical "coping characters" such as Brutus the Blaming Badger and Contessa the Controlling Cow, therapists can create a therapeutic play environment that empowers children to regain control of their responses to emotional pain.
What sets this book apart is the combination of creative and directive approaches to collaborative play, allowing therapists to engage with clients where they are and build empathetic relationships. It's an invaluable resource for family and play therapists, as well as other mental health professionals working with children.
But the impact doesn't stop there. "A Playful Approach to Restoration Therapy" also encourages parents and educators to be part of the healing process. With the accessible techniques introduced in the book, they can support the children in their lives and help them on their journey towards emotional well-being.
To get started on creating deep-rooted change in your clients and empowering children to regain control, grab a copy of "A Playful Approach to Restoration Therapy" today!
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