Creativity in Counseling Children and Adolescents
Author | : Teresa Behrend Fletcher |
Publisher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 426 |
Release | : 2023-08-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781351819565 |
ISBN-13 | : 1351819569 |
Rating | : 4/5 (65 Downloads) |
Download or read book Creativity in Counseling Children and Adolescents written by Teresa Behrend Fletcher and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-08-09 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Creativity in Counseling Children and Adolescents shows counselors and other mental health professionals how to use a wide variety of creative and experiential activities that emphasize strengths and skills-focused work. The first section addresses the basic tenets of experiential learning, guiding readers through ways to build a creative and interactive environment for counseling. Later chapters lay out methods for choosing activities and finding the right match between diverse interests, skills, abilities, and cultural considerations. Once an activity is identified and implemented, the book shows counselors how to help children make meaning and capitalize on the benefits of the activity through processing and transferring skills.