Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children

ISBN: 096851992X

Author: Liana Lowenstein

Condition: Used

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 includes: 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 Lowensteins other books, which present more engaging and practical techniques.For free mental health resources including an eBook, article library, and links to Liana Lowensteins innovative webinars and workshops, visit: www.lianalowenstein.com