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1 online resource |
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Acknowledgements. Part I: Background and Theory. 1. "A Safe Place". Introduction. "A Safe Place" -- Historical Background. The Research Proves: Widely Acclaimed Success. 2. Post-Trauma and the Traumatic Experience: Definitions, Differences and Methods of Coping. Post-trauma and the Traumatic Experience. The Diagnostic Criteria of Post-Trauma. Expected Reactions After Trauma and Extended Pressure States. The Severity and Uniqueness of the Traumatic Reaction. Trauma as a Social-Communal Phenomenon. Psychological Treatment of PTSD. 3. Resilience and Coping Resources. What is Resilience? Do Modern Life and Educational Systems Limit Resilience? The Development of Resilience in Children. Fantastic Reality. The Healing Metaphor. The Importance of Play in Children's Recovery. 4. Nature Therapy: Theoretical and Practical Framework. The Historical Context of Nature Therapy: Why Now? Nature Therapy: An Applied Theoretical Framework. Selected Theoretical Terms |
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Nature as a Therapeutic Environment. The Therapeutic Triangle: Client-Therapist-Nature. Choosing the Space. Rituals, Rituals and More Rituals. Four Applied Models. Challenge in Nature. Art in Nature. A Home in Nature. Nature Conservation Therapy. 5. The Protocol -- A Practical Guide. Before Starting: Introducing and Launching the Journey. General Information. Suggested Contract. 6. The Sessions. Session 1: Trees Also Have a Safe Place. Session 2: Finding a Safe Place and Becoming Guardians of the Forest. Session 3: Choosing a Safe Place in Nature. Session 4: Building a Safe Place (A Home in Nature). Session 6: The "Big Bash" -- Campsite Cooking. Session 7: Treasure Hunt. Session 8: Making Flags and Preparing to March. Session 9: Hosting Another Class in the "Safe Space". Session 10: Helping Nature -- Preparing for "Graduation". Session 11: Closure (Planting, Feeding Stations, Nature Corner). Session 12: Farewell to the Space in Nature and to the Group Leader. 7 |
| Summary |
For the first time in the English language, this book presents the theory behind Nature Therapy as well as guidelines for using it with children who have experienced stress or trauma. A 12-session programme to strengthen coping and resilience is described. A colour storybook for use within the programme is also included |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in children -- Treatment -- Israel
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Art therapy for children -- Israel
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Drama -- Therapeutic use -- Israel
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Nature -- Psychological aspects
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Environmental health -- Israel
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Child & Developmental Psychology.
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Education: Care & Counselling Of Students.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Children's Health.
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MEDICAL -- Pediatrics.
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Art therapy for children
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Drama -- Therapeutic use
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Environmental health
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Nature -- Psychological aspects
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Post-traumatic stress disorder in children -- Treatment
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Israel
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Lahad, Mooli
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| ISBN |
9780857008367 |
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0857008366 |
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