This practical resource demonstrates how all clinicians can broaden and enhance their work with children by integrating drawing into therapy. The book enables therapists to address the multidimensional aspects of children's art without resorting to simplistic explanations.
Approaching drawing as a springboard for communication and change, Malchiodi offers a wealth of guidelines for understanding the intricate messages embedded in children's drawings and in the art-making process itself. Topics covered include how to assist children in making art, what questions to ask and when, and how to motivate children who are initially resistant to drawing. Assimilating extensive research and clinical experience, the book includes over 100 examples of children's work.
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* *SPECIAL OFFER:* Was $26.90 discounted price $23.50 * *Ben Furman* is a psychiatrist, author of internationally-recognised teacher of solution-focused therapy; he is co-director of the Helsinki Brief Therapy Institute and hosts a late-night radio program speaking with callers about diverse psychological and relationship issues Ever wanted to be a 'fly on the wall' in the consulting rooms of a range of skilled therapists, psychologists and social workers from around the world? Following the great success of 'Kids' Skills' (Ben Furman's book outlining his popular 15-step method for working with children)... More info
In an era filled with change, grief and trauma a revolutionary new approach for children emerges. "What's Dead Mean?" is a true activity book specially written to help children cope with death. This resource combines drawing and pasting with facilitated talking to help parents, teachers, child care workers, or indeed anyone faced with the challenge of communicating this vital, and often neglected, message to the young. The resource evolved from a mothers own experience of managing how to tell her own child that her sibling had died. Feeling that she... More info
