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Playful Approaches to Serious Problems: Narrative Therapy with Children and their Families (Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)) Illustrated Edition

by David Epston (Author), Jennifer Freeman (Author), Dean Lobovits (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings
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The "grown-up talk" of therapy is likely to turn off children - especially if it focuses on their problematic behavior. The highly effective techniques of narrative therapy include children by respecting their unique language, stories, and views of the world.

This book describes a basic theory of collaborative narrative play, as well as verbal and nonverbal techniques that clear the way for stories of hope, possibility, and change. Compelling case examples, drawn from the authors' work, will appeal to parents and educators as well as therapists.
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  1. ISBN-10
    0393702294
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0393702293
  3. Edition
    Illustrated
  4. Publisher
    W. W. Norton & Company
  5. Publication date
    May 17, 1997
  6. Part of series
    Norton Professional Books (Hardcover)
  7. Language
    English
  8. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.2 x 9.6 inches
  9. Print length
    342 pages
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I...strongly encourage readers to buy this book. Thought-provoking and rejuvenating, [and]...will benefit...families who consult you...enliven your work...revitalize your spirit. (Journal of Feminist Family Therapy, William C. Madsen)

I...strongly encourage readers to buy this book. Thought-provoking and rejuvenating, [and]...will benefit...families who consult you...enliven your work...revitalize your spirit.

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I...strongly encourage readers to buy this book. Thought-provoking and rejuvenating, [and]...will benefit...families who consult you...enliven your work...revitalize your spirit.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ W. W. Norton & Company; Illustrated edition (May 17, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 342 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0393702294
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0393702293
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.2 x 9.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 64 ratings

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Marta Rivera
5.0 out of 5 stars great to work with children
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2013
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Very helpful to separate problems from children's identity.
Really playful ideas to work with them and with their families.
Non pathologysing/not blaming approach,
It has a chapter that talks about doing "documents" with children about how they defeat the problem, sometimes in a way of certificate, others like a story with pictures and all. In this, the children share what was useful and how he/she was able to live in a more preferible way.
Is very good because children can speak their own voice, they have skills and ways to solve problem that usually go overlooked and without atention.
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Great tool for working with kids!
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2006
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This is a great book for counselors and therapists who work with children. It has both a narrative and solution focused approach to helping children overcome their problems. I like the way it helps adults relate to children on their level - the level of play. A book all school counselors should have on their shelf.
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Adwhite34
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2011
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The book was in excellent quality. I will definitely purchase from dealer again. The service was fast and I received my book in a timely fashion. Good service, highly recommended
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janice kite
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2016
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for school
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esther krohner
5.0 out of 5 stars good read for a school book
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2013
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good book with fun techniques. it is a bit dense at times, but overall a great approach and wonderful information posed.
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Jennifer Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011
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good book for ideas on approaching narrative therapy with clients. This book gives a good introduction of ways narrative therapy can be used and its benefits.
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Molly S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015
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Great, Thank you.
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L. V. Stewart
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical, useful information
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2007
I became interested in Narrative Therapy at a conference for gifted children. I bought this book after it was recommended to me by one of the presenters who has used this therapy for several years. I have found it very clear to understand and have begun using the techniques that are described in the book. I would highly recommend this book to any therapist who is interested in exploring a different way to work with children, not only gifted but typical children as well.
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Cindy D
5.0 out of 5 stars The Mental Health Professional's Helper Resource!
Reviewed in Canada on October 3, 2018
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Love the practical approaches that are do-able! A resource filled with excellent tools for those who work within child mental health!
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Innovaciones terapeuticas
Reviewed in Mexico on December 5, 2016
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Cuando nuestro trabajo consiste en encontrar técnicas para orientar, acompañar o caminar al lado de las familias. Leer a Jeniffer Freeman es indispensable. La innovación terapéutica es nuestra responsabilidad.
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playtpus
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2013
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I have found this bbok very helpful and easy to read and follow.

Epston made a difficult subject accessible and put forward ideas and case studies that bring it alive.
I have found the book useful as I am studying “Child Focus Family Therapy”.

I would recomend it
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K Hobbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Useful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 16, 2013
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This is easy to read, with lots of case examples. It gave me some good ideas for how to progress with my narrative therapy techniques.
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VC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 1, 2016
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Great Book
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