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Most of the books available in working with this population are written from a traditional 'play therapy' point of view. The Gestalt Therapy-based approach provides a more effective method for psychotherapeutic work with children of all ages. The focus is on the relationship between the therapist and client, rather than observation and interpretation. It is a vigorous, dynamic approach. Violet Oaklander uses a wide variety of creative, expressive and projective techniques in her work, and each chapter reflects and exemplifies the use of this work in the service of therapy.

The approach is applicable to a wide variety of ages, as well as individual, family and group settings. The book will interest child and adolescent psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, interns, school personnel as well as graduate-level students.

Parents may also find it helpful, as well as adults who are interested in the child within. Windows to our children : a Gestalt therapy approach to children and adolescents by Violet Oaklander Book 16 editions published between and in English and held by WorldCat member libraries worldwide. Gestalttherapie mit Kindern und Jugendlichen by Violet Oaklander Book 43 editions published between and in 7 languages and held by WorldCat member libraries worldwide.

Gestalt therapy with children Visual 13 editions published between and in English and held by WorldCat member libraries worldwide In the first section, therapist Violet Oaklander discusses gestalt therapy with children with hosts Jon Carlson and Don Keat. The second section features Violet Oaklander in an actual therapy session with a child.

The final section is a question and answer session with the audience of therapists-in-training. The evolution of psychotherapy.

We know that trauma interrupts the healthy development of the child. There are also some very basic developmental aspects that further thwart health development. An understanding of these hindrances is the first step toward helping children heal. Terapia infanto-juvenil by Violet Oaklander 4 editions published between and in Spanish and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide.

Child therapy with the experts Visual 1 edition published in in English and held by 85 WorldCat member libraries worldwide From watching this video, you will: " Develop an understanding of the key concepts of Gestalt child therapy, including evaluating the child's contact level, and helping the child identify and express emotions.

Oaklander's therapy style and how she builds a therapeutic relationship based on the coming together of two equals. Oaklander's creative and projective techniques to your own work with child clients. Child therapy case consultation Visual 3 editions published in in English and held by 82 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Combining Gestalt and expressive arts therapies, eminent child therapist Dr.

Violet Oaklander has been training therapists from around the world in her unique approach for several decades. With a warm and supportive presence, Oaklander offers guidance to three therapists, each struggling with difficult cases. From an year-old boy who was expelled from school soon after his parents separated, to a 6-year-old girl who has been shuffled around to five foster homes in three years, to a boy entering puberty who was molested when he was four, Oaklander shares her wisdom and expertise on child development, trauma, and the nuts and bolts of exploring children's inner worlds.

Additionally, she offers detailed advice about engaging with parents and building a child's sense of self. Sprinkling in Gestalt themes such as the importance of contact and following the aliveness, Oaklander also demonstrates the specifics of using art therapy techniques to explore each child's emotional landscape. By sitting in on this consultation session, you will receive a wealth of concrete, practical strategies, and walk away feeling more confident in your ability to bring child therapy to life.

She is often a guest lecturer at conferences on child psychotherapy and play therapy. She has published several chapters and articles about Gestalt therapy with children and on topics related to Gestalt theory and practice including serving as the guest editor for a special edition of the International Journal of Gestalt Therapy on Gestalt therapy with children and adolescents, which was published in fall Her most recent article, Gestalt Play Therapy, was included in a special edition of the APT Association for Play Therapy Magazine, which recognized nine seminal theories in play therapy.

As Director of the West Coast Institute LLC, Felicia established a certification program which encourages clinicians to deepen their knowledge and experience with Gestalt Therapy in general with a specialization in therapy with children and adolescents. At present there are over twenty international clinicians who have completed the certification program. Her full resume is available on the website: www.

All are available through Maxsound. Today, Christiane is in private practice in Seattle, working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her practice encompasses cross-cultural issues, relationships, chronic illnesses, depression and anxiety. In recent years, she has also been passionately immersed in her work with Citizens for Effective Administration of Seattle Education CEASE , a grassroots not-for-profit corporation that advocates for democracy and the elimination of institutional racism in Seattle Public Schools.

She is a firm believer in bringing the I-Thou relationship to educational settings. Christiane can be contacted at this e-mail: celsbree earthlink. Karen Fried, M. Karen Hillman Fried, M. Karen can be contacted at this email: karenfried kandmcenter.

Doug Honeyman, Psy. Doug Honeyman, a California licensed Psychologist, was awarded an M. Doug works in English and Spanish both in private practice and at Clinicas Del Camino Real, a non-profit corporation with many clinics in and around Ventura County, where he sees adult, adolescent, and child clients.

His training and association with Violet Oaklander and Gestalt is very evident in his approach to children and parents. Doug agrees with the importance of treating people as whole beings — body, mind, and spirit - who are strongly influenced by their individual, social, and larger contexts. He is a founding member of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation.

Doug can be contacted at this email: honeymcd yahoo. Psych Mr. He has worked for the last 15 years as the Director of a large facility with children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties and has spread and used the concept of Gestalt Therapy in this work.

Trained as a clinical psychologist in Switzerland. He also is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California where he lived, worked and studied for 12 years. He is a licensed practitioner both in Switzerland and in California. He is a founding member of the Violet Solomon Institute and has actively spread and diffused the work of Gestalt Therapy and specifically the work of Violet Oaklander. With his beloved spouse, Fabienne, he founded in their own institute: Institute of Reflexive Practices www.

This institute teaches psychotherapy to psychologists and psychiatrists. He is a licensed practitioner both in Switzerland This institute teaches psychotherapy to psychologists and psychiatrists and other professions nurses, educators, social worker, teacher,..

He also offers supervision to mental health organizations in Switzerland. Fabienne Kuenzli, Ph. She is currently in private practice. She has an extensive expertise in teaching at several Universities, in Switzerland, in the USA, and Europeans countries. Fabienne Kuenzli has published a series of articles and 2 books, both in French and in English.

She has been trained in clinical hypnosis since with the Milton Erickson Institute in Phoenix. She has worked in Switzerland as the clinical director in a shelter for women and their children under the influence of domestic violence. She has worked in California and Texas in non -profit organizations as a clinical supervisor and as a family therapist for children and teenagers with multiple trauma, in precarious part of the city. She has trained numerous practitioners, nurses, social worker, educators, psychiatrists and psychologists to address and respond to the dynamics of violence in their occurring context.

She is a founding member of the Violet Oaklander Solomon Institute vsof. She has specific interest and training with violence, trauma, insomnia, anxiety and work with children. She has practiced as a psychologist since She has actively expanded the work of Violet Oaklander in the French speaking community. Marjorie Mapes. Prior to her MSW, Margie co-founded and directed Little Tigers Preschool, which became the springboard of her dedication to the emotional needs of children.

She first met Violet in , when Violet came to Columbus to present a weekend workshop and subsequently attended every Violet Oaklander training she could find.

August, was Margie's first intensive summer training with Violet, and she has attended three more since then. You might call her a certified Violet Oaklander groupie!! Margie began clinical supervision with Violet in , and continues supervision with her today. Currently in private practice with Gestalt Associates in Columbus, Ohio, Margie works with children, adolescents, and their parents. She offers training and presentations on the Oaklander Model of play therapy with children and adolescents.

She can be contacted at mmapes businessofpeople. Claire Mercurio, Ph. Claire has a private practice specializing in children and adolescents. She was an adjunct faculty member at Antioch University for six years, and supervised interns at Family Service Agency.

She is currently supervising an intern at "New Beginnings. Claire can be contacted at this email: cmercuriophd gmail. Peter Mortola, Ph. He teaches classes on lifespan development, group counseling for children, and consultation in the schools. He also leads preventative groups for fifth-grade boys at a local elementary school and is in the process of publishing a book on the subject.

Peter has worked closely with Dr. Violet Oaklander over the past ten years, attending nine intensive summer trainings, and is in the process of publishing a book on the Oaklander method of training adults to do therapy with children through the GestaltPress. Peter can be contacted at this email: pmortola lclark.

She taught classes in psychotherapy at Antioch for 5 years. Nancy completed Violet's month long training program in the late 's, and also trained in Filial Therapy. Nancy has worked in the Psychiatry department at Sansum-Santa Barbara Medical Foundation Clinic for over 20 years, and she also has a private practice.

Christine Orpen, MA.