More Creative Interventions for Troubled Children and Youth (Paperback)

by Liana Lowenstein (Author), MSW (Author) "THE "I DON'T KNOW, I DON'T CARE, I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT" GAME..." (more)
Key Phrases: more creative interventions, sexually traumatized children, anger management strategies, Liana Lowenstein, Middle Goals, Family Stage of Treatment (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
An outstanding sequel that includes a wealth of practical techniques for clinicians working with children and families. ---Scott Riviere, L.P.C., RPT-S

An outstanding sequel that includes a wealth of practical techniques for clinicians working with children and families. A definite "10". -- Scott Riviere, L.P.C., RPT-S, Director, Healing KIDZ, Lake Charles, LA

Full of innovative and practical techniques that provides a playful, yet effective means to engage children in the therapeutic process, and assist them in working through their treatment issues is a safe and non-threatening manner. This book is a must-have resource for professionals working with this population. ---Jill Cousins, BA, OATR

Full of innovative and practical techniques to engage and treat children. A must-have resource for professionals working with children. -- Jill Cousins, BA, OATR, President, Canadian Association for Child and Play Therapy

With this collection, Liana Lowenstein has managed to build into the activities about as many key variables as one could hope for and there is also kid appeal both in the names of the activities ( Road Rage ) and the activities themselves (blowing bubbles, playing cards, having a birthday party). The activities allow children to express themselves in whatever manner is most comfortable drawing, acting, speaking, cutting and pasting, etc. A thorough and thoughtful resource. ---Dennis E. McDermott, CCW, Med, CYC

Product Description
This sequel presents MORE creative interventions to engage children, youth, and families in counseling and help them address issues such as feelings identification, anger management, social skills, and self-esteem. Includes techniques to manage challenging client behavior. Geared to 4-16 year-old clients.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 148 pages
• Publisher: Champion Pr; 1 edition (September 10, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0968519911
• ISBN-13: 978-0968519912
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #31,914 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Resource, April 4, 2004

By	Live2Cruise "Live2Cruise" (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is perfect for anyone working with at-risk children and adolescents. As a child therapist, I found that the activities helped to engage even children who are highly reluctant to engage in therapy. There are a wide variety of activities in the book that range in age from preschool to teenager and address just about every treatment issue you could think of. Most important, the activities are fun for the kids while also being therapeutic. I would highly recommend this book-- it's worth every penny.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immediately put to use!, November 25, 2006

By	ethereal girl (my own little world) - See all my reviews

This is a book that a therapist can put to use immediately. It is extemely well-organized:
-chapters divided by topics
-a chart indicating activities for each stage of therapy, modality and age
-clear directions included with each activity

Many of the pages are reproducible, and most of the activities require materials that are easy to find. Best of all, the activities are clearly therapeutic!

My only complaint (and it's minor so I'm not removing any stars) is that several activities involve candy. Since I work with elementary students in a district that has implemented the federal nutrition guidelines, I cannot give students candy nor can I give any food as a reward. Some of those activities can be "tweaked" so that I give stickers instead. However, that's a very minor point, and overall, the book is a fabulous resource!

Don't miss Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes, a similar book co-authored by Lowenstein, that contains extensive activities for pre-schoolers, elementary children and teens who have been sexually abused.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent! Highly reccomended, May 24, 2007

By	Sarah B. Connell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a resource you will go back to again and again. Lots of helpful techniques, ways to adapt common chidhood games...well worth the money if you counsel elementary school kids. Content probably too young for kids over 13.