Separation and Stranger Anxiety -- Self-Expression -- Self-Esteem -- Body Image -- Group Interaction and Socialization -- Desensitization to Medical Implements -- Tension Release -- Humor -- Death and Bereavement -- Culture -- Isolation and Immobilization -- Pain -- Breathing -- Teaching -- Activities of Daily Living -- Perceptual Motor -- Appendix A: Art Materials and Projects for Children and Other High-Risk Individuals -- Appendix B: Web Sites.
Summary:
"Building on children's natural inclinations to pretend and reenact, play therapy is widely used in the treatment of psychological problems in childhood. This book is the only one of its kind with more than 200 therapeutic activities specifically designed for working with children and teenagers within the healthcare system. It provides evidence-based, age-appropriate activities for interventions that promote coping. The activities target topics such as separation anxiety, self-esteem issues, body image, death, isolation, and pain. Mental health practitioners will appreciate its "cookbook" format, with quickly read and implemented activities."--Provided by publisher. Includes examples of various arts and crafts, word games, and other fun activities children can do.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.