The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens

The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens : Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula

The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens : Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula

  • Format: Paperback | 256 pages
  • Dimensions: 216 x 276 x 18mm | 654g
  • Publication date: 15 Nov 2011
  • Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Illustrations note: 70 photos/line drawings
  • ISBN10: 1849058652
  • ISBN13: 9781849058650
  • Bestsellers rank: 142,564

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.

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