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Speaking about the Unspeakable: Non-Verbal Methods and Experiences in Therapy with Children

By Dennis McCarthy

Book information

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Year
2008
ISBN
1843108798, 9781843108795
LCC
RJ504 .S587 2008
Open Library ID
OL23675163M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1741453 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
162\162
Topic
Medicine Therapy
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Children do not always have the capacity or need to express themselves through words. They often succeed in saying more about their feelings and experiences by communicating non-verbally through play and other expressive, creative activities. The basic premise of "Speaking About the Unspeakable" is that life's most pivotal experiences, both good and bad, can be truly expressed via the language of the imagination. Through creativity and play, children are free to articulate their emotions indirectly. The contributors, all experienced child therapists, describe a wide variety of non-verbal therapeutic techniques, including clay, sand, movement and nature therapy, illustrating their descriptions with moving case studies from their professional experience. Accessible and engaging, this book will inspire child psychologists and therapists, art therapists and anyone with an interest in therapeutic work with children.

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