Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Therapy Approach to Children and Adolescents |  | Author: Violet Oaklander
Publisher: The Gestalt Journal Press
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 335
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 1
ISBN: 0939266067
EAN: 9780939266067
ASIN: 0939266067
Publication Date: December 1, 1988
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With over 300 pages of methods, materials, techniques for working with children and adolescents, transcripts, case examples and discussion, this book more than fills a void in the child therapy literature. Counselors and therapists, in schools, mental health centers and private practice embrace this book. It is the largest selling book on the subject in the world.
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 Ground-breaking approach to working with kids June 27, 1999
Mha Atma S Khalsa (mhaatma@aol.com) (Los Angeles)
85 out of 86 found this review helpful
Windows to Our Children was written by Violet Oaklander 20 years ago and has become a classic for professionals who work with children, and for parents as well. It is filled with creative approaches to helping kids get in touch with and express their emotions. Dr. Oaklander describes many techniques using play and art therapy, including use of drawings, music, games, puppets, and many other effective avenues to assist children and adolescents in coming to terms with emotional needs, wounds, and challenges. Windows to Our Children is interesting, relevant, and easy to read. It is still used as a required text in many college courses, and should be very helpful to psychotherapists, teachers, parents, and anyone else who spends time with children. Dr. Oaklander is working on a sequel, updating her work with children over the last 20 years.
Like Perls for Children August 20, 2006
David S. Narang (Los Angeles)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have a thriving passion for experiential work, and Violet shows how it is applicable to child treatment. Dr. Oaklander has a deep respect for and understanding of children. She knows how to use their imaginations (and her own) to help them both heal and develop internal resources. I have included her ideas in my own therapeutic work with children/teens, and also in training clinicians. This is my favorite child therapy book. Her new book is due out in December 2006.
Very good, but get her newest book instead. July 17, 2005
Lynn's Daughter (Albuquerque, NM)
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was a school teacher for 9 years, and have been conducting therapy for several years as of the date that I'm updating this review, as well as working in psychiatric research.
I was told that I must have this book if I wanted to work with children, and I agree. Dr. Oaklander brings you into the world of the child as no one else does. [...]
When I ordered "Windows," I failed to receive my copy from the publisher, and was advised by Amazon to contact him directly. When I wrote the publisher, Mr. Wysong responded with a startling and unprovoked attack on my character, stating that he was going to contact the postmaster general about me, that I should never be allowed "any position of responsibility with children," and "clearly have some sort of personality disorder." I have never experienced anything like it since outside of my own clients, and I will never recommend or purchase anything published by him again. I note that Ms. Oaklander chose another publisher for her next book, which I'm certain is wonderful. It's a shame that his behavior may cost her royalties. I hope she can find a legal way around that.
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Excellent January 31, 2006
K. Herman (USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is a wonderful book on using many techniques with children. She incorporates guided imagary and art therapy techniques. I work with children and have utilized many ideas with great success. I do wish she would write another book with even more techniques.
Very good book July 12, 2009
Laretta (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have always been interested in the Gestalt therapy approach and decided to purchase this book based on the author experience and online reviews. I am very satisfied with the book, it is pleasant to read and a good source of practical examples and literature references. I would recommend it.
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