Product Description

Describes a basic theory of collaborative narrative play, as well as verbal and nonverbal techniques which can lead to stories of hope, possibility and change. The author provides case examples which should prove useful to parents, educators and therapists.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #190968 in Books
• Published on: 1997-07-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 336 pages

Customer Reviews

An easy to read book about new ideas for child therapy.
Playfull Approaches is an engaging book that makes the complex simple. A therapist parent or teacher will be spurred to creativity about even the most recalcitrant child. The authors work with children is presented in a literary form that puts the reader right inside their thinking and the world of childrens ideas. There is an excellent chapter on the use of expressive arts so its not just about talk therapy. The book shows how to put children in charge of their own healing and in touch with eachother. There are a number of extended case "stories" that are fascinating and educational.

Helpful and well writen
Provides original solutions to tough and common problems. I found that I was able to apply the concepts and suggestions, both personally, and in my practice, effortlessly. I bought it for every therapist I knew.