Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles

Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles

by Patricia Pernicano PsyD
Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles

Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles

by Patricia Pernicano PsyD

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Overview

Metaphorical Stories for Child Therapy: Of Magic and Miracles is a book of creative, memorable metaphorical stories for use in a variety of child treatments, including play therapy, cognitive behavioral interventions, narrative therapy, hypnotherapy, and expressive therapy. The author translates central child therapy issues into metaphorical stories designed to reduce client defensiveness and provide an "aha" that springboards the client toward insight and change.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780765707819
Publisher: Aronson, Jason Inc.
Publication date: 04/02/2010
Pages: 136
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Pat Pernicano, PsyD, is director of clinical services at Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, where she provides programmatic direction and clinical supervision for the Family Preservation Program and Providence House for Children Group Homes. Dr. Pernicano is also a clinical faculty member at Spalding University and teaches part time in the PsyD program.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction: The Magic of Metaphor Part 2 Part I—General Treatment Issues Chapter 3 Chapter 1—Attention Seeking: The Proud Peacock Chapter 4 Chapter 2—Bullying and Anger Management: The Dragon's Fire Chapter 5 Chapter 3—Unconditional Positive Self-Regard: The Unraveled Tapestry Chapter 6 Chapter 4—Codependency: Enough Is Enough Chapter 7 Chapter 5—Planning Ahead (Executive Functioning): Steer Clear of the Rocks Chapter 8 Chapter 6—Recognizing Positives: Treasures in the Trash Chapter 9 Chapter 7—Intolerance and Prejudice: The Brown-Eyed Club Chapter 10 Chapter 8—Inflexibility: Gold in the Desert Chapter 11 Chapter 9—Self-Control: Keep the Lion on a Leash Chapter 12 Chapter 10—Letting Go of Worries: The Burden Bag Chapter 13 Chapter 11—Denial and Avoidance: The Hidey-Hole Part 14 Part II—Specific Treatment Issues Chapter 15 Chapter 12—Performance Anxiety: The Grounded Eagle Chapter 16 Chapter 13—Parental Mental Illness: Call It Like It Is? Chapter 17 Chapter 14—Fitting in Socially (PDD/ Asperger's Disorder): The Bulldozer in the China Shop Chapter 18 Chapter 15—Bedtime Anxiety: Things That Go Boo in the Night Chapter 19 Chapter 16—Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms: The Magic Stone Chapter 20 Chapter 17—Eating Disorders: The Twin in the Mirror Chapter 21 Chapter 18—Depression: A Tough Nut to Crack Chapter 22 Chapter 19—Learning Difficulties: Swimming in Hurricanes Chapter 23 Chapter 20—Divorce: Enough Love to Go Around Chapter 24 Chapter 21—Panic Attacks: The Bee and the Butterfly Chapter 25 Chapter 22—Attention Deficit Symptoms: The Magic Glasses Chapter 26 Appendix A—Take-It-Home Questions and Activities Chapter 27 Appendix B—Squiggles Stories
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