This ground-breaking book, which introduced narrative ideas to the therapy world, presents a respectful, often playful approach to serious problems, with ground-breaking theory as a backdrop. The authors start with the assumption that people experience problems when the stories of their lives, as they or others have invented them, do not sufficiently represent their lived experience. In this way narrative comes to play a central role in therapy. This book also contains delightful examples of a storied therapy.
Highly practical, instructive, and authoritative, this book vividly describes how to conduct child-centred play therapy. The authors are master clinicians who explain core therapeutic principles and techniques, using rich case material to illustrate treatment of a wide range of difficulties. The focus is on nondirective interventions that allow children to freely express their feelings and take the lead in solving their own problems. Flexible yet systematic guidelines are provided for setting up a playroom; structuring sessions; understanding and responding empathically to children's play themes, including how to handle challenging behaviours; and... More info
Everyone feels sad sometimes. It's a quiet, lonely feeling. But it can often help to talk to someone about it. What do you do when your child is feeling sad? In Notes for Parents at the back of the book, a child psychologist offers some helpful insights. More info
Well know author and therapist Bill O'Hanlon writes this book for to requirements; to find a hopeful view of possibilities of change and to provide guidance in effective methods of creating change. Presenting the key concepts and most powerful methods for achieving personal transformation, this work provides readers with the perspective and inspiration necessary to embrace the risk and reward of change. More info
