This classic edition of Violet Oaklander’s groundbreaking book presents her pioneering approach to engaging with children who enter therapy. A new introduction by Peter Mortola reflects on the ways that Hidden Treasure continues to inform therapeutic practice all over the world.
Most of the literature available on working with children is written from a traditional `play therapy’ point of view; the Gestalt therapy-based approach detailed here provides a more effective method for psychotherapeutic work with children of all ages. With a focus on the relationship between the therapist and the client, Violet Oaklander shows a wide variety of creative, expressive, and projective techniques in her work, and each chapter reflects and exemplifies the use of this work in the service of therapy. This dynamic approach is applicable to a wide variety of ages as well as individual, family, and group settings.
This book will interest child and adolescent psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, counsellors, school personnel, and parents, as well as graduate students.
Author(s): Violet Oaklander
Series: Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 254
City: London
Cover
Half Title
Series Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASSIC EDITION
CHAPTER ONE Introduction
CHAPTER TWO What brings children into therapy: a developmental perspective
CHAPTER THREE The therapeutic process with children and adolescents
CHAPTER FOUR Enhancing the sense of self of children and adolescents
CHAPTER FIVE The many faces of anger
CHAPTER SIX Working with adolescents
CHAPTER SEVEN Loss and grief
CHAPTER EIGHT Helping children and adolescents become self-nurturing
CHAPTER NINE Working with very young children
CHAPTER TEN Working with groups
CHAPTER ELEVEN Treating children with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder
CHAPTER TWELVE An innovative way to use music in therapy
Epilogue
References
Index
