Ukrytý poklad - Dětské nitro z pohledu gestalt terapie – Oaklander Violet (2022)

Almost three decades after the book The Thirteenth Chamber of the Child's Soul, which many consider a foundational text on play therapy, the author has come out with a new publication. This one also focuses on the relationship between the therapist and the child or adolescent and presents a range of creative, expressive, and projective techniques for uncovering the client's inner self. It thus becomes a map to a hidden treasure that can never be fully revealed, as the child continues to develop and change, and their depth is immeasurable. Using this map, the author aims for children to connect with their own emotions, improve their relationships with others, awaken their senses, and find contact with their own bodies. Although the book is written from the perspective of Gestalt therapy, it is suitable for all psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers, educators, and other professionals who work with children and youth, for parents, and even for adults who want to connect with their inner child. Rather than a text that must be read from beginning to end, it is a treasure trove of various observations, examples, prompts, and methodological recommendations.