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"Malchiodi and her colleagues understand the needs of traumatized
children and how to respond to them. In this book of wide-ranging
creative therapeutic interventions, contributors report on
techniques grounded in the latest psychophysiological and
developmental research. They describe
expressive/experiential/body-based creative arts techniques that
help traumatized children address and process the effects of
their traumatic experiences. Among the many strengths of this
book are its focus on flexibly adapting the various strategies to
the specific needs and context of each child and its emphasis on
strengths and resiliency."--Christine A. Courtois, PhD, ABPP,
private practice (retired), Washington, DC; consultant and
trainer, trauma psychology and
"Another exceptional book from a highly regarded clinician,
author, and speaker! Malchiodi has assembled a group of experts
to present the beautifully written and illustrated second edition
of this important volume. The book includes cutting-edge creative
interventions and updated discussions of practice issues,
research, and multicultural applications. Like the first edition,
this comprehensive and highly accessible work contains a wealth
of practical information and is a 'must read' for both
professionals and students to guide their work with
children."--Sue C. Bratton, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, Professor and
Director, Center for Play Therapy, University of North Texas
“Malchiodi has once again delivered a volume that beautifully
blends theory, science, and technique with clinically sound
strategies for helping traumatized children. Whether your
interest is art, play, sandtray, drama, music, or movement
therapy, you will find valuable information and fresh clinical
ins to inform your practice. Newer therapists will receive a
solid grounding in a trauma-informed approach to expressive
therapies, and seasoned therapists will find creative
interventions to expand their clinical repertoires. This second
edition is a welcome addition to the libraries of those who
practice developmentally sensitive trauma work with
children.”--Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW, RPT-S, Nurture House,
Franklin, Tennessee
“As understanding has increased of neurobiology and sensory
processes in trauma, so has the need for practitioners to develop
skills in the use of creative arts and expressive therapies for
. This well-written volume offers both breadth and
depth, while providing flexible and developmentally friendly
approaches that are client-focused and driven by
individual and family needs relating to trauma. Compelling case
examples bring these approaches to life. I highly recommend this
work to all practitioners who work with children and families
living with trauma in its many forms. It’s a wonderful
book!”--Risë VanFleet, PhD, RPT-S, CDBC, President, Family
Enhancement and Play Therapy Center, Boiling Springs,
Pennsylvania
"The book has a rich collection of black-and-white sketches that
are worth the price of the book on its own merit. They speak when
words fail....The book has good reference information, organized
by chapters." (on the first edition), Illness, Crisis and Loss
Published On: 2010-01-01
"I would recommend this well-researched and well-informed book to
therapists working in schools with children of displaced,
disenfranchised survivors of war and disaster and those working
with families around the world who are struggling to make sense
of their traumatizing experiences....This book is packed with
suggested activities for therapists to help restore the child's
sense of safety and ability to function creatively and
spontaneously." (on the first edition), Child and Adolescent
Mental Published On: 2009-02-01
"The book is well structured and each chapter offers the reader a
deeper understanding of specific creative applications and useful
interventions for working with traumatized children, families,
and groups....I found Malchiodi's presentation of the
neurobiological effects of trauma to be an exciting introduction
to new ways of looking at trauma work with children. It serves as
a foundation for the important and moving work described by the
contributing authors and sets the tone for the book." (on the
first edition), Art Therapy Published On: 2014-05-01
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About the Author
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Cathy A. Malchiodi, PhD, ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, REAT, is an art
therapist, expressive arts therapist, and clinical mental
counselor, as well as a recognized authority on art therapy with
children, adults, and families. She has given more than 400
presentations on art therapy and has published numerous articles,
chapters, and books, including Understanding Children’s Drawings
and Handbook of Art Therapy, Second Edition. Dr. Malchiodi is the
founder and executive director of the Trauma-Informed Practices
and Expressive Arts Therapy Institute. She has worked with a
variety of community, national, and international agencies,
particularly on the use of art therapy for trauma intervention,
disaster , mental , medical illness, and prevention.
She is the first person to have received all three of the
American Art Therapy Association's highest honors: Distinguished
Service Award, Clinician Award, and Honorary Life Member Award.
She has also received honors from the Kennedy Center and Very
Special Arts in Washington, DC. A passionate advocate for the
role of the arts in , she is a blogger for Psychology
Today.
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