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Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes is a unique collection of more than 80 activities for mental health professionals working with sexually abused children in individual or group therapy sessions. The activities use paper, crayons, stickers, puppets, music, and other items and are designed to lower the threat level of the treatment process, helping children to heal. Activities are divided into age groups preschool, latency, preteen, and teen to take into account developmental differences, and each activity includes a materials list, directions, and discussion questions. The book discusses topics such as defining sexual abuse, relationships with family and friends, identifying and coping with feelings, disclosure and documentation, responsibility, personal safety, and self-esteem. Noting that saying goodbye is as important as saying hello, the authors also include information on transitions and graduations. Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes provides clinicians with activities and ideas that they can integrate into any sexual abuse treatment framework.

The death of a loved one is a complex and overwhelming experience for children, especially when they lack the verbal skills or are reluctant to talk about the loss. In Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children , award-winning author and international keynote speaker Liana Lowenstein outlines her most innovative tools including therapeutic games, art, puppets, and stories, designed to help grieving children aged 6-12 safely express feelings, understand the finality of death, diffuse traumatic reminders, address self-blame, commemorate the deceased, and learn coping strategies.This creative collection presents easy-to-use reproducible activities for use in therapeutic or school settings. The book also • Essential theoretical information• Key guidelines for practitioners• Intake questionnaire• Creative rapport-building and assessment activities• Special interventions for suicide or homicide death• Ten-week group curriculum• Activities for family sessions• Sample treatment plan• Tips for parents and school personnel• And more!See Liana Lowenstein’s other books, which present more engaging and practical techniques.For free mental health resources including an eBook, article library, and links to Liana Lowenstein’s innovative webinars and workshops, www.lianalowenstein.com

An innovative collection of therapeutic games, art techniques, and stories to help children of divorce express feelings, deal with loyalty binds, disengage from parental conflict, address anger and self-blame, and learn coping strategies. Includes a theoretical overview for practitioners, a sample treatment plan, and a reproducible handout to give parents. Also contains a ten-week curriculum that can be used in therapy or support groups. A much needed compilation for counsellors, therapists, and group facilitators.

Are you looking for creative assessment and treatment techniques that will be effective with your hardest-to-engage children, teens, and families? In Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Youth , award-winning author and international keynote speaker Liana Lowenstein outlines her most innovative tools including therapeutic games, art, puppets, and stories.Inside this creative collection you will find easy-to-use reproducible activities for use in therapeutic or school settings on essential • Rapport-Building• Assessment• Feelings Expression• Anger Management• Social Skills• Self-Esteem• Termination• And more!The activities can be used in a variety of settings with individuals, groups, or families. Filled with innovative ideas, this book will be invaluable to anyone working with children, adolescents, and families, including therapists, school counselors, social workers, psychologists and teachers.See Liana Lowenstein’s other books, which present more engaging and practical techniques.For free mental health resources including an eBook, article library, and links to Liana Lowenstein’s innovative webinars and workshops, www.lianalowenstein.com

Following the success of Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Youth , award-winning author and international keynote speaker Liana Lowenstein presents EVEN MORE innovative therapeutic games, art, puppets, and stories that are sure to be effective with your hardest-to-engage children, teens, and families.Inside this creative collection you will find easy-to-use reproducible activities for therapeutic or school settings on essential • Rapport-Building• Assessment• Feelings Expression• Anger Management• Social Skills• Self-Esteem• Termination• And more!The activities can be used in a variety of settings with individuals, groups, or families. Filled with innovative ideas, this book will be invaluable to anyone working with children, adolescents, and families, including therapists, school counselors, social workers, psychologists and teachers.See Liana Lowenstein’s other books, which present more engaging and practical techniques.For free mental health resources including an eBook, article library, and links to Liana Lowenstein’s innovative webinars and workshops, www.lianalowenstein.com

Ages 4 to 8 years. This book is part of the Cory Series to help children cope with challenging issues. This version presents engaging activities to help very young clients cope with divorce. Cory, the central character in the story, helps children gradually confront and process their feelings and reactions related to the divorce. Therapeutic games, art, and other playful activities are incorporated to lower the threat level of therapy and engage children in treatment. Questions and re-enforcers are woven throughout the story to captivate and sustain the childs interest in the story, and to evaluate and encourage the childs integration of the material. Includes a reproducible story, activities, and detailed parent handouts.

This innovative book combines a therapeutic story with a variety of activities to help children cope with sexual abuse and complex trauma. Therapeutic games, art, puppets, and other engaging techniques address the eight components of TF-CBT. Includes a reproducible story, assessment and treatment activities, and detailed parent handouts. Geared to children aged 4 to 12. Cory Helps Kids Cope with Sexual Abuse is part of the CORY series to help children cope with challenging issues. Forthcoming versions will address domestic violence and grief.

Ages 6 to 12 years. Packed with innovative cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques to help child clinicians engage, assess, and treat children with a variety of anxiety symptoms and disorders. Therapeutic games, art, stories, and other creative activities address the key components of CBT: Psychoeducation, relaxation, affective expression, cognitive coping, exposure, and parent training. Includes practical strategies for overcoming common clinical challenges plus interventions and handouts for parents. An invaluable resource for mental health practitioners seeking creative ways to make CBT engaging and child-friendly.