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The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens: Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula
Contributor(s): Joiner, Lindsey (Author)
ISBN: 1849058652     ISBN-13: 9781849058650
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
OUR PRICE:   $33.25  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2011
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
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BISAC Categories:
- Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling
- Medical | Pediatrics
- Social Science | Social Work
Dewey: 618.928
LCCN: 2011016546
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 8.5" W x 10.9" (1.65 lbs) 256 pages
 
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Publisher Description:

For difficult or challenging children and teenagers in therapeutic or school settings, creative activities can be an excellent way of increasing enjoyment and boosting motivation, making the sessions more rewarding and successful for everyone involved.

This resource provides over one hundred tried-and-tested fun and imaginative therapeutic activities and ideas to unleash the creativity of children and teenagers aged 5+. Employing a variety of expressive arts including art, music, stories, poetry and film, the activities are designed to teach social skills development, anger control strategies, conflict resolution and thinking skills. Also included are character education activities and ideas for conducting therapeutic day camps, including sample schedules and handouts. The activities can be used in many different settings with all ages, are flexible, and can be adapted for use with individuals or groups.

Brimming with imaginative ideas, this resource will be invaluable to anyone working with children and teenagers, including school counselors, social workers, therapists, psychologists and teachers.

Contributor Bio(s): Joiner, Lindsey: - Lindsey Joiner is a Positive Behavior Specialist with Meridian Public School District in Mississippi (USA). She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Board Qualified Supervisor. Many of the activities in this book were developed as part of Lindsey's experience conducting and supervising day treatment programs for children and teens in a community mental health center. She discovered that creative activities helped to engage and motivate the children and teens, improving their enjoyment and attendance in therapeutic sessions.