Using Superheroes in Counseling and Play TherapyLawrence C. Rubin, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S Harness the Therapeutic Power of the Superhero!
With an incisive historical foreword by John Shelton Lawrence and insight from contributors such as Michael Brody, Patty Scanlon, and Roger Kaufman, Lawrence Rubin takes us on a dynamic tour of the benefits of using these icons of popular culture and fantasy in counseling and play therapy. Not only can superheroes assist in clinical work with children, but Rubin demonstrates how they can facilitate growth and change with teen and adults. Early childhood memories of how we felt pretending to have the power to save the world or our families in the face of impending danger still resonate in our adult lives, making the use of superheroes attractive as well, to the creative counselor. In presenting case studies and wisdom gleaned from practicing therapists' experience, Lawrence Rubin shows how it is possible to uncover children's secret identities, assist treatment of adolescents with sexual behavior problems, and inspire the journey of individuation for gay and lesbian clients, all by paying attention to our intrinsic social need for superhero fantasy and play. |
From inside the book
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... Clients Patty Scanlon The Appeal of Superheroes Autism Spectrum Disorders Play in Autism Spectrum Disorders Treatment Case Study Conclusion Superheroes in Play Therapy With an Attachment Disordered Child Carmela Wenger The Role of ...
... Clients in Psychotherapy 293 Roger Kaufman A Soulful, Archetypal Approach to Gay-Affirmative Psychotherapy 295 The Gay Hero's Journey: Process of Individuation 298 Using Fantasy Films to Amplify Homosexual Archetypes and the Journey of ...
... clients. As a licensed therapist, she is always increasing her experience with expressive arts activities and finding new ways to bring treatment alive for her clients. The use of superheroes has been a natural fit with the adolescent ...
... clients by providing them a place to discover their own special powers and abilities and the opportunity to gain the same power and confidence through their interest in and enjoyment of superheroes. William McNulty, LCSW-C, RPT-S, is a ...
... clients. A lifelong fan of comic books, role-playing games, and horror and science fiction film as well as other traditional adolescent interests, Weidenbenner has been instrumental in developing creative therapeutic interventions for a ...
Contents
SECTION II Superheroes and Unique Clinical Applications | 103 |
SECTION III Nontraditional Therapeutic Applications of Superheroes | 225 |
Afterword | 319 |
Appendix | 321 |
Index | 327 |