related crafts promoted joy, restored the value of togetherness through social activities, and strengthened relationships between children and across generations. Although all of the children were living in conditions of extreme poverty, the richness of their laughter, enthusiastic participation, and gleaming smiles prevailed.
Summary Jung (1934/1959) suggested that people overcome darkness by becoming “bringers of light” and “enlargers of consciousness” (p. 169). As play therapists continue to explore effective approaches in their practice for clients who have experienced trauma, it behooves them to include the effects that historical oppression leaves in the healing process. Additionally, by recognizing and leveraging cultural resiliency, healing pathways residing within clients can be activated and manifested. By doing as Jung suggested, we can see past life’s storms and embrace the rainbows of resilience that are destined to emerge within all with whom we are graced to work.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Joyce C. Mills, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S, is the Founder of StoryPlay® Certification Training, a program development specialist, and co- director at the Phoenix Institute of Ericksonian Therapy. She authored Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within (2nd ed.); Reconnecting to the Magic of Life; Little Tree; and Gentle Willow.
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