The Big Book Of Therapeutic Activity Ideas For Children And Teens

Author : Lindsey Joiner
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780857004475
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens written by Lindsey Joiner and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-11-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For difficult or challenging children and teenagers in therapeutic or school settings, creative activities can be an excellent way of increasing enjoyment and boosting motivation, making the sessions more rewarding and successful for everyone involved. This resource provides over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers aged 5+. Employing a variety of expressive arts including art, music, stories, poetry and film, the activities are designed to teach social skills development, anger control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills. Also included are character education activities and ideas for conducting therapeutic day camps, including sample schedules and handouts. The activities can be used in many different settings with all ages, are flexible, and can be adapted for use with individuals or groups. Brimming with imaginative ideas, this resource will be invaluable to anyone working with children and teenagers, including school counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists and teachers.

Author : Lindsey Joiner
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1849058652
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens written by Lindsey Joiner and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-10-15 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on art, music, stories, poetry and film, the author provides more than 100 fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers ages 5 and older, with the activities designed to teach social-skills development, anger-control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills. Original.

Author : Lindsey Joiner
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1784501964
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The Big Book of EVEN MORE Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens written by Lindsey Joiner and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-11-21 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following on from The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens, this book provides EVEN MORE imaginative and fun activity ideas, lessons, and projects for use with difficult and challenging children and teens aged 5+. From ice breakers and group starters to bibliotherapy and monthly character education activities, there are over 90 ideas designed to unleash the creativity of children and teens, and teach social skills, strategies to control anger and anxiety, conflict resolution, positive thinking skills, and more. They make use of art, scientific experiments, expressive arts and books, and many come with photocopiable handouts. The activities can be used in a variety of settings, and they are adaptable for use with both individuals and groups. This is a practical resource bursting with ideas, and it will be invaluable for anyone working with children and teens, including school counselors, teachers, social workers, youth workers, arts therapists, and psychologists.

Author : Bonnie Thomas
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780857004178
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Creative Expression Activities for Teens written by Bonnie Thomas and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coping with life's stresses is difficult for everybody, but can be especially challenging for teenagers, who often feel isolated and misunderstood. Creative expression through art, craft, and writing is a natural and effective way of helping young people to explore and communicate personal identity. This book is bursting with art and journal activities, creative challenges, and miniature projects for bedrooms and other personal spaces, all of which help teenagers to understand and express who they are and what is important to them. These fun ideas can be tailored to suit the individual, and require minimal equipment and even less artistic know-how, so can be enjoyed by all. The book concludes with a useful section for counselors and other professionals who work with young people, which explains how these activities can be incorporated into treatment goals. This imaginative and insightful book is a useful resource for all therapists, social workers, and counselors who wish to encourage self-expression in teenagers.

Author : Carol Lozier
Publisher : Carol Lozier Lcsw
ISBN 13 : 9780989881531
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book DBT Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Kids and Caregivers written by Carol Lozier and published by Carol Lozier Lcsw. This book was released on 2020-04-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dialectical Behavior Therapy is for children who have difficulty managing emotions and behavior. The book has reproducible handouts and worksheets for caregivers and therapists to teach children effective strategies to cope and manage emotions, behaviors, relationships and cognitions. The last section is specifically for caregiver skills.

Author : Melissa LaVigne
Publisher : Rockridge Press
ISBN 13 : 9781647391263
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Play Therapy Activities written by Melissa LaVigne and published by Rockridge Press. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harness the power of play--101 creative ways for you and your child to bond, have fun, and so much more! What's the best way for children to relate to the world around them? Play! In this book, you'll find a collection of joyful activities that allow parents of children ages 3 to 9 to unlock the therapeutic benefits of play. From strengthening your bond to decreasing their screen dependency, Play Therapy Activities offers a variety of simple exercises that can help improve your child's behavior, impulse control, self-awareness, and more. New to the idea of play therapy? This parent-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of the practice, as well as advice for making sure you and your child get the most out of your experiences together. Play Therapy Activities provides: Open the play therapy toolbox--Discover how you can help your child hone certain skills and behaviors with arts and crafts, relaxation and breathing activities, and more. 101 Fun activities--Whether it's dancing, creating stories, or playing outside, discover on- and off-the-page activities (and tips!) for any number of occasions and moods. Play therapy revealed--Find out how and why play therapy is so effective, as well as the ways in which these activities can supplement actual play therapy. Bring fun and skill-building games home with Play Therapy Activities.

Author : Judith A. Belmont
Publisher : PESI Publishing & Media
ISBN 13 : 0974971197
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book 86 TIPS for the Therapeutic Toolbox written by Judith A. Belmont and published by PESI Publishing & Media. This book was released on 2006 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book assists in breaking through treatment resistance and defensiveness. Dozens of reproducible handouts, experiential activities, exercises, self-discovery tools and more are included.

Author : Jennifer Guest
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1784501689
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book The CBT Art Activity Book written by Jennifer Guest and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore complex emotions and enhance self-awareness with these 100 ready-to-use creative activities. The intricate, attractive designs are illustrated in the popular zentangle style and are suitable for adults and young people, in individual or group work. The worksheets use cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and art as therapy to address outcomes including improved self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, anger management, coping with change and loss, problem solving and future planning. The colouring pages are designed for relaxing stress management and feature a complete illustrated alphabet and series of striking mandala designs.

Author : Alice Harman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781839406119
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Go Green! Activity Book written by Alice Harman and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This inspirational, optimistic activity book is packed with imaginative suggestions and fun projects that show how small changes in our everyday lives can make a big difference to the environment. This charming, vibrantly illustrated book contains a mixture of write-in activities and step-by-step projects, including a bee-themed wildflower maze, instructions for making seed bombs for pollinators and a search-and-find puzzle featuring rainforest species. Perfect for kids aged 6+.

Author : Fiona Zandt
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1784504874
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Download or read book Creative Ways to Help Children Manage BIG Feelings written by Fiona Zandt and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2017-04-21 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help children to stay on top of "big" feelings like anger, sadness and anxiety with this ingeniously easy-to-use therapy toolkit. Focusing on making therapy for children both purposeful and playful, the book provides 47 activities to transform your sessions using everyday materials and a variety of tried-and-tested therapy models. The authors deliver sage advice on how to work with children, adapting your approach for different age groups and judging how and when to involve parents and teachers. The handy reference table allows you to quickly fish out the perfect activity for the moment, according to the emotion the child is experiencing, or the therapeutic method needed. With its winning mix of creative resources and clinical expertise, all wrapped up in a simple and practical format, this is the ideal companion for both new and experienced therapists working with children aged 4-12.