Hidden Treasure - A Map to the Child''s Inner Self

This classic edition of Violet Oaklander's ground-breaking book presents her pioneering approach to engaging with children that enter therapy. A new introduction by Peter Mortola reflects on the ways that Hidden Treasure continues to inform therapeutic practice all over the world.

List of contents

Introduction to Hidden Treasure, Classic Edition (Peter Mortola) 1. Introduction 2. What brings children into therapy: a developmental perspective 3. The therapeutic process with children and adolescents 4. Enhancing the sense of self of children and adolescents 5. The many faces of anger 6. Working with adolescents 7. Loss and grief 8. Helping children and adolescents become self-nurturing 9. Working with very young children 10. Working with groups 11. Treating children with symptoms of attention deficit hyperactive disorder 12. An innovative way to use music in therapy

About the author

Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., was the author of the books Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Therapy Approach to Children and Adolescents (now in 17 languages), and Hidden Treasure: A Map to the Child’s Inner Self (now in 9 languages), as well as several journal articles, book chapters, and audio and video recordings on psychotherapeutic work with children. She earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a Master of Arts in Marriage, Family and Child Counselling, a Master of Science in Special Education with emotionally disturbed children and was a certified Gestalt Therapist.

Summary

This classic edition of Violet Oaklander’s ground-breaking book presents her pioneering approach to engaging with children that enter therapy. A new introduction by Peter Mortola reflects on the ways that Hidden Treasure continues to inform therapeutic practice all over the world.

Product details

• Authors: Violet Oaklander, Violet (See Saleforce Case: 01175764 fo Oaklander, Violet (Therapist Oaklander, Oaklander Violet
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.12.2022
• EAN: 9781032358734
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3235873-4
• No. of pages: 238
• Series: Routledge Mental Health Classic Editions
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Psychoanalysis; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / General, PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Child & Adolescent, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Group, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Couples & Family, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy: child and adolescent, Age groups: children, Age groups: adolescents, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Psychoanalysis, PSYCHOLOGY / Psychotherapy / Gestalt