How It Feels to Be You: Objects, Play and Child Psychotherapy

By Tamsin Cottis

Through the stories of individual children, this book illuminates the process of creative, play-based child psychotherapy. Each chapter focuses on a specific issue that brings a child or a young person to the therapy room and explores the use and meaning of particular objects and 'object games'. These insightful and dynamic stories offer readers a profound understanding of the healing power of play in the context of child psychotherapy. oShines a light on the process of creative, play-based child psychotherapy central to healing. oCase examples - focusing on a particular issue which brings a child or young person to the therapy room. oExplores the use and meaning of particular objects and 'object games' chosen by children. oAttachment Theory and the importance and influence of Donald Winnicott's work is woven throughout the text. oAddresses childhood challenges such as autism spectrum condition, selective mutism, parental conflict, ADHD, learning difficulties, loss and bereavement. oOf interest to psychotherapists - especially those in training, to parents and others who are working to provide emotional support for children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1913494284
• ISBN13: 9781913494285
• Release Date: October 2021
• Publisher: Karnac Books
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"