How it Feels to be You

Objects, Play and Child Psychotherapy

By (author) Tamsin Cottis

Book cover: How it Feels to be You

Extent: 180 pages

Publisher: Karnac Books

Subjects: Psychology, Psychoanalysis, & Psychotherapy, Social Sciences 

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(June 2021)

ISBN: 9781913494285

5.43 x 8.5 inches

Price: $35.00

In stock

The stories of the children in this book will illuminate the process of creative, play-based child psychotherapy. Exploring the use and meaning of particular objects and ‘object games’, readers will gain a profound understanding of therapy channelled through the objects the children choose to bring into play.


Through the stories of individual children, this book illuminates the process of creative, play-based child psychotherapy. Each chapter focuses on a specific issue that brings a child or a young person to the therapy room and explores the use and meaning of particular objects and ‘object games’. These insightful and dynamic stories offer readers a profound understanding of the healing power of play in the context of child psychotherapy. oShines a light on the process of creative, play-based child psychotherapy central to healing. oCase examples – focusing on a particular issue which brings a child or young person to the therapy room. oExplores the use and meaning of particular objects and ‘object games’ chosen by children. oAttachment Theory and the importance and influence of Donald Winnicott’s work is woven throughout the text. oAddresses childhood challenges such as autism spectrum condition, selective mutism, parental conflict, ADHD, learning difficulties, loss and bereavement. oOf interest to psychotherapists – especially those in training, to parents and others who are working to provide emotional support for children.

Acknowledgements
About the Author
Introduction

1. Samina: A game of Jenga
Beginnings

2. Jake: Toy soldiers in the desert
Children who are hard to reach

3. Zara: A life-size soft toy cheetah and a cake made of clay
Supporting children whose parents separate

4. Theo: Players and playgrounds
Reluctant talkers

5. Hakan: An inflatable globe and the 50 Clip-together Felt Pens
Children who can’t keep still

6. Cristina: A bowl of green paint soup
Supporting children who are bereaved

7. Polly: Wet sand and emoji cushions
Therapy for children with learning disabilities

8. Jordan and Francesca: A full diary and a giant bean bag
Moving on from therapy, moving on from childhood

References
Appendix
Index

  • By (author) Tamsin Cottis