Speaking about the unspeakable; non-verbal methods and experiences in therapy wi

by Ed. by Dennis McCarthy.

Children do not always have the capacity or need to express themselves through words. They often succeed in saying more about their feelings and experiences by communicating non-verbally through play and other expressive, creative activities.The basic premise of Speaking about the Unspeakable is that life's most pivotal experiences, both good and bad, can be truly expressed via the language of the imagination. Through creativity and play, children are free to articulate their emotions indirectly. The contributors, all experienced child therapists, describe a wide variety of non-verbal therapeutic techniques, including clay, sand, movement and nature therapy, illustrating their descriptions with moving case studies from their professional experience.Accessible and engaging, this book will inspire child psychologists and therapists, art therapists and anyone with an interest in therapeutic work with children.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

Reviews

[Barbara V. Roman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a must read for play therapists! I truly enjoyed McCarthy's passionate descriptions of sandplay and for someone who had experienced working with children through play, this experience was beyond words. Recommended book!

[Jubilee Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic read. So useful for my work with children but the more I read about play therapy the more I think it is of great benefit to adults too.