Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles
In this book the reader will find many wonderfully creative stories for helping children and adolescents resolve a wide range of psychological problems. Highly recommended! (Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT-S, coauthor of Play Therapy for Very Young Children)Play therapy uses metaphors in all different types of ways to help children with psychological difficulties. Children can identify with the protagonist and help solve the 'problem' as presented in story format.Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapyby Pat Pernicano is a wonderful selection of metaphors that are specifically designed for certain types of children with certain types of disorders, as well as for typical children alike. The collection of light hearted metaphors will guide the play therapist in directions to help children through play as well as storytelling techniques. This book would be a welcome addition to new as well as seasoned play therapists. (Heidi Gerard Kaduson, PhD, coauthor of 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, 101 More Favorite Play Therapy Techniques, and 101 Favorite Play Therapy Techn)Narratives are the fertile soil in which children grow their emotional identities. Want to know the story of effective change? Study the creative, generative fables within Dr Pernicano's innovative book, and implant them with personal care. (Jeffrey K. Zeig, PhD, director, The Milton H. Erickson Foundation)