Take time for yourself with this workbook that focuses on the self of the therapist and the therapist’s work with clients. Each of the brief essays includes reflection questions for journaling and prompts to create a sandtray or art piece.
Author Bio
Jodi Crane, PhD, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™. She is a counselor educator at Lindsey Wilson University and a former chair of the board of directors of the Association for Play Therapy. The founder of Art and Play Haven and an abstract painter, she lives in Kentucky with her husband and has two adult children.
“Crane brings together decades of work, experience, and knowledge in the field into this publication for therapists and supervisors. This resource creates a path to awaking and inviting creativity into self-care while simultaneously providing depth and structure through intentional, carefully curated prompts. This is an excellent book for self-care, professional development, and personal reflection. Well done and much needed.
—Sueann Kenney-Noziska, MSW, LCSW, RPT-S™
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use the book?
You can work through the book on your own, with a peer, or with a supervisor. If you are a supervisor of a therapist or groups of therapists, you might choose to read one of the essays to them and work on it in supervision or assign it as homework. You can work through it page by page or randomly open to a page like an oracle.
Do I have to be a therapist to read the book?
Not necessarily. There are two major sections of the book: Focus on Clients and Focus on Self. The latter has 32 mini essays with journaling/reflection questions and expressive art prompts focusing on self-care. The prior section has 12. You could also substitute whatever word feels right for you whenever I use the words therapist or client. For instance, teacher or student, doctor or patient, etc.
What if I don’t have a sand tray or miniatures?
You can draw a picture or collage in the book. You can use one of these free versions here, here, or here.
Do I have to be artistic or creative?
No, not in the traditional sense. I do believe that we are all creative and we are all artists. When you were four, you would have said you’re an artist. Why did that have to change?