Matryoshkas in Therapy: Creative ways to use Russian dolls with clients. A set of Russian dolls is more than just an ornament. It is a vital tool for the counsellor, psychotherapist or play therapist wanting to help clients. This short book contains a range of creative ways to help clients of all ages explore and work through their emotional issues. Included are ideas for choosing a set for therapy, along with the necessary theory to understand and work with Russian dolls at a deep, profound level.

There's a good reason why sandtray is often known as the silent therapy. It is a highly effective way for clients, including survivors, to express their difficulties and work towards solutions without having to use words. It can be used equally well with adults, couples, families and children. This short book is packed with creative ideas for helping clients to express themselves in the sand. It also has theoretical background based mainly on transactional analysis. Whether you're new to sandtray or already use it, this book can be a creative resource to help your clients.

Many people think of anger as out-of-control shouting, fighting, kicking or hitting. But it is much more than that. Anger is the emotion that provides us with the energy we need to solve our problems or get what we need - now. It is an emotion that, once expressed appropriately, can lead to calm, rational yet assertive decisions. People who have learned to express their anger privately on a regular basis will be less likely to explode with rage or lose their temper. They will have learned the secret of anger expression and violence management. This short book contains a variety of creative...