Play Therapy for Severe Psychological Trauma

Gil, Eliana

ISBN 10: 1572303336 ISBN 13: 9781572303331

Casa editrice: Guilford Publications, 1998

Riassunto

Children who have been victims of abuse or other stressful events may exhibit severe trauma-related symptoms. In this instructive video program, Dr. Gil elucidates the nature of trauma, how to recognize it clinically, and how to manage its powerful effects upon children's development with the use of artwork and play. Clinical demonstrations presented throughout are enhanced by Dr. Gil's empathic presence and her extensive experience working with traumatized children.

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L'autore:

Eliana Gil, PhD, is senior partner in a private group practice in Fairfax, Virginia, the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education, which provides therapy, consulting, and training services. She is also Director of Starbright Training Institute for Child and Family Play Therapy in northern Virginia. Dr. Gil has worked in the field of child abuse prevention and treatment for nearly 40 years. A licensed marriage, family, and child counselor; approved marriage and family therapy supervisor; registered play therapist; and registered play therapy supervisor, Dr. Gil has served on the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children and the National Resource Center on Child Sexual Abuse, and is a former President of the Association for Play Therapy. She is the author of acclaimed books and video programs on child abuse and related topics. Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, Dr. Gil is bilingual and bicultural.

Contenuti:

Clinical Insights from a Master Practitioner

Filled with moving examples of children's artwork, sand play, and other forms of creative expression, the program describes the specific therapeutic needs of traumatized children. Dr. Gil balances general conceptual guidelines with in-depth commentary on specific cases, illuminating:

*Stylistic and symbolic themes in these children's artwork

*How to respect children's defenses while guiding their play

*What it means to resolve a traumatic event

*The use of specific play media for working with trauma

Dissociative Symptoms and Posttraumatic Play

Children who have been traumatized often experience dissociation as well as other symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With a reenacted clinical interview, footage from an actual play therapy session, and detailed comparisons of the work of children who have been traumatized with that of normally functioning children, Dr. Gil helps viewers understand: *What dissociation looks like in children's paintings and drawings

*Why dissociation occurs, and how it can be addressed in therapy

*The distinctive characteristics of posttraumatic play

*Concrete ways to intervene when repetitive or ritualized play becomes harmful

The Manual

A handy companion manual amplifies themes presented in the video and provides resource lists and references for students and practitioners.

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• Editore: Guilford Publications
• Data di pubblicazione: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1572303336
• ISBN 13: 9781572303331
• Rilegatura: VHS
• Numero di pagine: 41