REVIEW ADAPT: A Developmental,
Attachment-based, Play Therapy Authored by Jennifer Lefebre, PsyD, RPT-S 2018: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1478100942
The purpose of this book review is to share a content summary and to provide a brief evaluative discussion of ADAPT: A Developmental, Attached-based, Play Therapy: A group treatment for children with complex trauma and attachment disorders (Lefebre, 2018). The author presented the ADAPT model, designed as a 10-week play therapy group for children ages six to nine years old and their caregivers. The ADAPT model focuses on enhancing healthy attachments and alleviating trauma symptoms via play therapy activities that teach stress relief, emotional regulation, social, and mindfulness skills.
Lefebre (2018) provided a brief overview of attachment and trauma, shared the purpose of the ADAPT model, outlined the structure of each
group session, and provided supplemental handouts and activity sheets. The ADAPT model is easy to understand, provides helpful mnemonics, and can easily be integrated into clinical treatment.
Its advantages
include scripted activities, pre-made handouts, and parental collaboration throughout the group process. Broadly, this book aids in encouraging additional play therapy group manual publication.
ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Yolanda Fountain, PhD, LPC, ACS, NCC, RPT-S, is the founder of Play Wellness LLC in Roswell, Georgia.
Training@playwellness.net
Windows to Our Children
Authored by Violet Oaklander, PhD, LMFT 2015: The Gestalt Journal Press ISBN-13: 978-1938304026
Windows to Our Children is a cornerstone resource for all mental health practitioners around the world who work with children and adolescents. The book provides a keen perspective that allows the reader to witness the power behind various creative and expressive interventions utilizing the Gestalt therapeutic approach. Dr. Violet Oaklander conveyed the importance of children becoming aware of themselves and their overall existence in the world.
Dr. Oaklander explored the therapeutic use of fantasy, drawing, art construction and collage materials, storytelling, and various sensory experiences. She then elucidated the developmental purpose and curative qualities of the play therapy process. She also discussed some of the typical problem behaviors children present with when beginning confronting and reducing these struggles. Of particular importance, she articulated how these behaviors serve as a protective mechanism and a means for mustering strength and surviving. She does not simply explain these interventions and play therapy processes; rather, she applies each activity to case material. The authentic application of each technique
The 35th anniversary edition of Windows to Our Children also provides an intimate interview with Dr. Oaklander. It is enjoyable and personable to witness a behind-the-scenes look at one of the pioneers and major process of writing this instrumental book and shared various experiences lived throughout her career. This book is a must-read for all child and adolescent clinicians!
ABOUT THE REVIEWER: Rachel Altvater, PsyD, RPT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist at Creative Psychological Health Services and the Gil Institute. She is President-Elect of MD/DC APT.
dr.rachelaltvater@gmail.com
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