psychotherapy



Eliana Gil skillfully leads the viewer through the basics of play therapy and demonstrates the techniques utilized in her eclectic approach with abused children.

Cover Graphic Treating Abused Adolescents
Eliana Gil

The first book to explore the issue of abuse in adolescents--both the residual effects of earlier child abuse and current or cumulative abuse--this volume provides a sensitive account of how to optimize the value of therapeutic contact with this challenging and compelling population. Illustrated with case examples from her own extensive work experience, the author shows when and how to address the abuse to help adolescents move ahead in their development.

ORDER CODE:    GP0115B
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Treating Abused Adolescents
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  Play Therapy for Severe Psychological Trauma
The Theory and Practice of Play Therapy for Trauma
Eliana Gil



In this instructive video program, well-known play and family therapist Eliana Gil elucidates the nature of trauma, how to recognize it clinically, and how to manage its powerful effects on children's development with the use of specific art and play techniques. The video includes a reenacted clinical interview and footage from an actual play therapy session, as well as many moving examples of children's work. With empathy and wisdom, Dr. Gil discusses such important topics as what dissociation looks like in children's paintings and drawings and how to intervene effectively in posttraumatic play.

1998, 36 minutes
ORDER CODE:    GP0333V
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Play Therapy for Severe Psychological Trauma
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October 2006, 36 minutes
ORDER CODE:    GP5422DVD
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Play Therapy for Severe Psychological Trauma
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Cover Graphic Essentials of Play Therapy with Abused Children
Eliana Gil

This informative video program from renowned practitioner and author Eliana Gil illuminates the unique benefits of play therapy for children who have been physically or sexually abused. Sharing her warmth and clinical insight, Dr. Gil brings viewers into the therapeutic playroom, describes how play activities fit into the reparative process, and provides helpful pointers for practice. With the help of child volunteers, the video demonstrates the use of art supplies, the sandtray, puppets, the dollhouse, masks, and more. Dr. Gil also discusses ways to allay children's fears about therapy and establish a good working rapport.

1998, 40 minutes
ORDER CODE:   GP0156V
VHS VIDEO
 
Essentials of Play Therapy with Abused Children
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October 2006, 40 minutes
ORDER CODE:   GP5419DVD
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Essentials of Play Therapy with Abused Children
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