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Integrative psychotherapeutic approaches to autism spectrum conditions : working with hearts of glass

By: Publisher: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2013Description: 160 pages ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781849053884
  • 184905388X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC553.A88 M656 2013
Contents:
Acknowledged, accepted, and embraced -- Integrative psychotherapeutic principles -- ... and breathe! -- Social coaching -- Goals and targets -- Beyond words -- Using play and creativity in therapy -- Hypnotherapeutic techniques -- Imagery and story-making -- Anger -- Anxiety -- Loss and bereavement -- Positive life planning -- New developments -- Appendix : historical influences on psychotherapy for autism.
Summary: People on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioral views of autism risks ignoring emotional factors. This book demonstrates that counseling and emotional support is not only possible for people on the autism spectrum, but essential.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 146-152) and index.

Acknowledged, accepted, and embraced -- Integrative psychotherapeutic principles -- ... and breathe! -- Social coaching -- Goals and targets -- Beyond words -- Using play and creativity in therapy -- Hypnotherapeutic techniques -- Imagery and story-making -- Anger -- Anxiety -- Loss and bereavement -- Positive life planning -- New developments -- Appendix : historical influences on psychotherapy for autism.

People on the autism spectrum often present with symptoms indicating poor self-awareness or hyper-awareness, low self-esteem, depression and difficulty connecting with others. Treatment which relies on medical and behavioral views of autism risks ignoring emotional factors. This book demonstrates that counseling and emotional support is not only possible for people on the autism spectrum, but essential.

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