Mindfulness & Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children: Creative Activities for Emotion Regulation, Resilience and Connectedness - Paperback

by Cheryl Fisher (Author)

Whether you're in the therapy office, a classroom, in the city, or the countryside, using nature-based activities with children is always possible, and incredibly therapeutic. By integrating these activities with mindfulness, therapists and educators can harness the power of both treatments, and help children become calm, alert and happier human beings. Mindfulness and Nature-Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children provides evidence-based, practical, accessible and FUN activities to promote: - Self-regulation - Cognitive and emotional development - Physical development - Sensory regulation - Play and creativity - Empathy - Resilience to cope with trauma and grief

Dozens of activities for children of all ages!

Author Biography

Dr. Cheryl Fisher is a licensed clinical professional counselor in private practice with over 25 years of working with children and families in the areas of grief and loss, trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions. She is a Certified Trauma Specialist and trained in Jungian play therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Fisher is the director of an online MA in Clinical Counseling program with Alliant International University where she teaches counselors-in-training. Her research interests include the role of spirituality, nature and mindfulness in overall wellness.