Internet Logs
This site describes how children
can be helped in therapy and how the different uses of play and creative
arts work. It allows you to take a brief glimpse at some of the skills
play therapists use. There also is a therapeutic play continuum.
This is the first version of this site. Suggestive people viewers
are Professional Practitioners, Play and Creative Arts Therapists, anyone
working therapeutically with children, Counselors and parents.
http://www.snowcrest.net/kidpower/
This site is a part of PlayTherapyCentral.com , which is maintained by Kid Power, a play therapy training provider, as a resource center for play therapists, parents and anyone interested in the healing power of play therapy. You can also receive monthly email updates on what's new at Kid Power. Site hasn't been updated lately.
Music Therapy may be a way to help
children cope with cancer treatment, and find emotional and physical comfort.
This web site links to an article that describes a renewed interest in
the use of music in a medical setting which includes its effect on children.
These studies were done in the 1980s. The study was conducted by
Maru E. Barrera, Ph.D. and a few colleagues at the Hospital for Sick children
in Toronto.
Therapeutic tools and an introduction
to the healing powers of... Expressive Therapies. Articles can be
found on this web site to enhance your knowledge of other Expressive Therapies.
Reflective writing can be used to heal the mind. Psychodrama, explains
how participants can construct a scene from their lives in order to confront
difficult or troubling emotions and learn to overcome problems. Horticultural
therapy is used to help children take their minds off their problems while
gardening. Swimming with the use of Aquatic therapy as a form of
recreational therapy. Music therapy is described as an essential
element in the treatment of clients. The effects of children and adolescents
through dance/movement therapy is discussed.
http://preludetherapy.home.att.net
The mission of this site is to serve
children and adults with special needs through sharing information; creating
and publishing music therapy strategies. Workshops are offered and
presentations for professionals, parents, and students. A definition
for Music Therapy can be found along with links to various topics in the
area of Music Therapy.
University of Chicago Children's
Hospital discuss inpatient care. Expressive Therapies such as Art Therapy,
Music Therapy and Pet Therapy can be viewed. Goal of Child Life is
to offer children the opportunity to express themselves, their
fears or concerns in a safe and supportive environment.
British Columbia Association for
Play Therapy, a non-profit organization that relies upon the voluntary
talents and dedication of its members to promote the status of play
therapy in British Columbia.
http://www.centreforexpressivetherapy.com
The Centre for Expressive
Therapy to provide training for health care professionals as well as therapy
for adults and children in a setting that reflects and supports the
approach and methods as Marie Jose' Dhaesse developed. The expressive
methods include: art therapy, sand play, play therapy, masks, face
painting, music, storytelling, sewing, food, and gardening.
All therapies are accompanied by companion animals when appropriate.
Approach is person-centered.
Association for Play Therapy,
since 1982 helped children in need by ensuring that psychologist,
social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and other
mental health professionals have access to the latest play therapy
research, techniques, and the best training available.
National Association for the Education
of Young Children (naeyc). Up to date site. Helpful site for
parents and professionals. Various information
for personnel from hospitals, clinics, university setting and
others involved in the child life field.
