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Alma Y. Escareno COUN 6317S Dr. Benton Johnson II Treatment Plan for a Fictional Client: Supporting Well-Being through Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Interventions Client Information: Name:
Emily Gender:
Female Race:
Hispanic Age:
5 and in kindergarten Religion:
Attends Catholic church a few times a year Activities she enjoys:
tea parties, drawing, painting, playing with her dolls, crafts and riding her bike. Activities she does not enjoy:
combing her hair, being alone, and picking up her toys. Background: Client lives with her mother (33), father (38), and her sister (10). She has a rich cultural heritage and has strong family ties. The client's aunt lives nearby and had a daughter (5) who was very close to the client. The client and her cousin went to school together and were best friends. They loved riding their bikes, drawing, painting, doing crafts and having tea parties together. Families would get together constantly for dinners and on weekends to socialize and spend quality time. The client has never gone to counseling and does not take any medications except melatonin and her daily vitamin. Presenting Concern:
The client has recently experienced the loss of her cousin. She is struggling with expressing her emotions and has difficulty coping with her grief. Her mother shared that she does not want to participate in any of the activities she enjoys, and she does not want to go to school. The client’s teacher stated that she gets easily frustrated, then starts to cry, and will not communicate what is bothering her. Her teacher and parents are worried because she is unable to communicate her feelings and emotions and has not healed as she does not know how to.
Technique 1: Sand Play Therapy Technique, Materials, and Expected Benefits: Sand Play Therapy is a type of expressive therapy that involves providing the client with a tray/box filled with sand and a collection of small objects or figurines like toys, animals, shells, and pebbles. The client can use the objects and figurines to create scenes, stories, and symbolic representations. These creations serve as a non-verbal language through which they can communicate. This technique is typically non-
directive; therefore, the client is given the freedom to express themselves through the play and create their own world in the sand. Sand play therapy is not only a non-verbal outlet for children to express themselves, but it also allows them to release bottled-up emotions and tension. They can use the objects and figurines to represent people or events from their lives symbolically. Sand play therapy empowers children to be in control of their therapeutic process as they have the autonomy to create and manipulate their environment. This provides a safe and non-
judgmental space for children to explore their feelings. Rationale: Children at the age of 5 often have limited verbal and cognitive abilities to express complex emotions, particularly related to grief. Sand play therapy
will allow Emily to process her feelings and emotions about losing her cousin by using objects and figurines in the sand to create scenes. This will allow her to express what she might struggle to articulate verbally. The objects and figurines become symbols that help externalize and make sense of her grief, which makes it easier to process her feelings as she can act out her feelings and emotions. Play is a natural form of communication for children, thus allowing children to process and cope with grief in a manner that feels less intimidating. Emily will have the autonomy to create and manipulate her environment, which will allow her to feel safe and give her the freedom to release her emotions, frustrations, and sadness without judgment. The stories created by Emily will allow her to explore and make sense of her experiences, ultimately letting her begin the healing process. Supporting Article: Heni Nur Anina. (2017). Grief of Children at Preschool Age. Jurnal Pendidikan Keperawatan Indonesia
, 2
(2), 130–136. https://doi.org/10.17509/jpki.v2i2.4748 Teacher Resource and Email: Book: Dibs In Search Of Self Axline, V. M. (1986). Dibs in search of self
(2nd ed.). Ballantine Books Hello Mrs. Olson. I wanted to share how the book "Dibs in Search of Self" by Virginia M. Axline strongly supports the use of sand play therapy for grieving children such as Emily. The book revolves around a young boy named Dibs, who has experienced emotional trauma. Through the therapy sessions led by Dr. Axline, Dibs uses sand play to express his inner world, confront his grief, and ultimately find self-understanding and healing. This narrative demonstrates how sand play therapy allows children to communicate their emotions nonverbally. It underscores the therapeutic potential of sand play as a tool for fostering self-discovery, emotional release, and empowerment. The book serves as a compelling case study that further underscores the effectiveness of sand play therapy in facilitating the healing process for grieving children.
Warm regards, Alma Escareno
Intervention 2: Creative Expression of Healing Intervention, Materials, and Expected Benefits: Creative Expression of Healing is a visual arts intervention that allows clients to create an object or artifact to express their road to healing from a previous crisis, loss, or traumatic event in their lives. In order to access the ideas and feelings associated with the experience, clients are encouraged to use symbolism rather than words. The materials needed are paper, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils, glue, scissors, clay, and paintbrushes. The clients are given the freedom to create with their hands whatever they feel will help them express their sense of healing. This intervention provides a safe and non-verbal way for clients to release and process their emotions and helps them release pent-up emotions to find a sense of relief. Art and creative activities can help clients process and remember their loved ones in a positive way. Rationale: At the age of 5, many children may not have fully developed their verbal communica:on skills or the vocabulary to express complex emo:ons related to grief. Crea:ve expression provides an alterna:ve, non-verbal outlet for them to communicate their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Crea:ve expression will allow Emily to take the lead in how she wants to express herself and heal, giving her a sense of autonomy and control over her emo:ons. It will help Emily to process and remember her cousin in a posi:ve way. Crea:ve expression is a well-established form of therapy for individuals dealing with grief and promotes overall emo:onal well-being, which Emily can benefit from. This interven:on provides moments of relaxa:on as clients engage in enjoyable ac:vi:es. Emily will use this as a way to communicate her sadness through an ac:vity that brings her joy.
Supporting Article: Rowe, N. M., & McCarthy, D. (2008). The healing power of crea:ve expression. D. McCarthy, Speaking about the unspeakable
, 115-129.
Teacher Resource and Email: Book: Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors Retrieved from: https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/waldenu/detail.action?docID=1876346 Degges-White, S., & Colon, B. R. (Eds.). (2015). Expressive arts interven<ons for school counselors
. Springer Publishing Company, 60-61. Hi Mrs. Olson, I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to share with you the book "Expressive Arts Interventions for School Counselors" that I recently came across. This resource provides invaluable insights and practical guidance on how creative expression can play a significant role in healing and supporting grieving children. It emphasizes the importance of non-verbal communication, the therapeutic benefits of art-based interventions, and the child-centered approach to healing. I believe this book aligns perfectly with our goals of using creative expression to help Emily process her emotions and would be a valuable addition to our approach in guiding her to express her feelings and emotions. Best regards, Alma Escareno
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Intervention 3: Remembrance Bead Bracelet
Intervention, Materials, and Expected Benefits: The Remembrance Bead Bracelet is an expressive arts intervention that allows clients to process grief. Clients are encouraged to make a bracelet that symbolizes their emotions and feelings about the person they have lost and allows them to keep the bracelet for as long as they feel the need to. The materials needed are leather cords, an assortment of beads of different colors, textures, and styles, and scissors. When engaging in this activity, it is essential to approach it with sensitivity and patience as the client is coping with losing a loved one. Making the bracelet is a creative outlet for a child’s emotions and feelings. Stinging the bead and creating a bracelet can be comforting and meditative and provide a sense of connection to the loved one they have lost, as each bead can symbolize a specific memory. Creating the bracelet can be part of a healing ritual for the client by helping them find a sense of closure and acceptance. Rationale: This intervention is a therapeutic activity that allows children who may not have verbal skills to express their feelings and emotions. Emily would benefit from participating in this intervention as she cannot find the words to express her grief. Her selected beads can symbolize a memory or feeling related to her cousin and will provide her with a concrete representation of the memory. As Emily creates her beautiful bracelet, she can feel a sense of comfort and control, encouraging her to communicate with a trusted adult, ultimately providing a natural opportunity for conversations about the person they’ve lost, their memories, and their feelings. This activity can be practiced as a whole family, as she comes from a tie-knit family that enjoys family gatherings. Engaging as a family in the process of creating a remembrance bead bracelet can become a ritual for the child and help create a sense of closure and acceptance, which is essential for the grieving process. Supporting Article: Hall, A. S. (2011). Grief and resilience in children and families: Resources for counseling professionals, parents, and children. Educa<onal Specialist
, 22.
Teacher Resource and Email: (n.d.). Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators
. Na:onal Associa:on of School Psychologists. Retrieved November 5, 2023, from hZps://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publica:ons/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-
and-crisis/mental-health-resources/addressing-grief/addressing-grief-:ps-for-teachers-and-
administrators Hello Mrs. Olson. I wanted to share an insightful article with you titled "Addressing Grief: Tips for Teachers and Administrators." It offers valuable guidance on supporting grieving children, and I believe it could be beneficial for Emily, who is coping with the loss of a loved one. The article provides practical strategies for creating a compassionate and understanding classroom environment, fostering open communication, and recognizing the unique needs of grieving children. It underscores the importance of acknowledging their feelings, providing age-
appropriate resources, and allowing them to express their emotions through creative activities like art and remembrance projects. I think this resource aligns well with our efforts to help Emily navigate her grief and ensure she feels supported in our educational setting. Regards, Alma Escareno
SAND PLAY THERAPY THE IMPORTANCE OF
To create scenes, scenarios, stories
or symbolic representations that
will serve as a non-verbal form of
communication. It allows the
release of bottled-up emotions
and feelings in a safe and non-
judgmental space. Purpose of the
technique
A tray or box filled with fine
sand, small figurines and
objects such as animals, cars,
buildings, toys, people, pebbles
and shells.
Needed Materials
To begin the healing process of
grieving a loved one through
nonverbal communication. Allows
the exploration of feelings and
emotions without feeling pressured
to find the words to articulate was is
felt. Benefits
Young children may have limited
verbal and cognitive abilities to
express feelings of grief. The use
of objects and figurines represent
their emotions and feelings as
they play out stories of what they
have experiences.
The child explores her feelings and
emotions at their own pace
allowing autonomy to create and
manipulate their environment.
Rationale
FOR A GRIEVING CHILD
Reference:
https://books.google.com/books?
id=AwlOCgAAQBAJ&lpg=PA95&ots=gyVyBeHbk1&dq=sand%20play%20therapy%20for%
20grieving%20children&lr&pg=PA95#v=onepage&q=sand%20play%20therapy%20for%
20grieving%20children&f=false
Discover how engaging in artistic activities can improve a
child’s well-being and aid in the grieving process. From
painting and writing, to dance and music therapy, explore
the many benefits of creative expression.
Research has shown that engaging in artistic activities can
provide a range of physical, emotional, and cognitive
benefits. For example, creative expression has been found
to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, while also
boosting self-esteem and promoting a sense of well-being.
Artistic activities can also improve cognitive functioning,
memory, and communication skills, making them particularly
useful for children that struggle with expressing their
emotions and feelings.
The Art of
Healing:
Creative
Expression MATERIALS
Paper, paint, markers, crayons, colored pencils,
glue, scissors, clay, and paintbrushes
PURPOSE
For the child to create with their hands
something that will help them express their
feelings and emotions. It helps them process
and remember their loved ones in a positive
way.
REFERENCE:
Near, R. (2012). Expressive arts with grieving
children. Art Therapy and Health Care, 93.
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REMEMBRANCE BEAD
BRACELETS A meaningful memorial bracelet to honor a loved one.
Purpose
Remembrance bead bracelets are more than just
a piece of jewelry. They serve a greater purpose
of honoring and remembering our loved ones who
have passed away. Each bead on the bracelet
represents a special memory or a significant event
shared with the person who has passed away.
These bracelets serve as a tangible reminder of
the love and connection we shared with our loved
ones, even after they are gone. They also provide
comfort and support during the grieving process,
allowing us to feel closer to our loved ones and
keeping their memory alive. Remembrance bead
bracelets can be customized and personalized,
making them a unique and meaningful way to
honor and remember our loved ones.
Materials
The materials needed are leather cords, an assortment of
beads of different colors, textures, and styles, and scissors. Benefits
In addition to being a personal way to remember loved ones, making
remembrance bead bracelets can also be therapeutic. The process of
creating something with your hands can be calming and meditative,
helping to ease feelings of grief and sadness. It can also be a way to
feel connected to the person being remembered, as you are creating
something in their honor.
Remembrance bead bracelets can also be a way to keep the memory
of a loved one close at all times. Wearing the bracelet can serve as a
reminder of the person's life and their impact on those around them. It
can also be a way to start conversations with others about the person
being remembered, keeping their memory alive, and sharing their story
with others.
Reference
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