Learn how to use clay to enable young people to express and explore their emotions and experiences.
Ideal for all therapists who want to explore the use of clay as a means of enabling young people to give form and voice to feelings they find difficult to express in words.
Ten in-depth case studies provide a window into the use of clay therapy with younger clients, five involve children from 5-11 years and five cover adolescent therapy. Outlines the underpinning theory, and covers equipment, age-appropriate techniques, exploring and responding to the created image, and integrating meaning and understanding. Includes creative and imaginative exercises and detailed case studies, with themes including fostering; bereavement; depression; bullying; sexual identity; and eating issues.