Building Better Therapeutic Relationships with Children

Deborah Schroder is a therapist and best-selling art therapy author. She was the Chairperson of the Art Therapy/Counselling Program at Southwestern College where she also created the Children's Mental Health Certificate Program. She has served on the New Mexico Counselling and Therapy Practice Licensing Board, and on the Board for CASA First. Deborah currently provides clinical supervision at The Eight Northern Pueblos.

1. Finding Joy in the Work 2. The Difference 3. Steps for Starting the Relationship 4. Encouraging the Adults in Our Client's lives 5. When the Issue is Anger 6. My Tummy Hurts 7. Where Do I Belong? 8. Moving Into the Heart of the Work 9. Supporting Tweens 10. Unique Challenges 11. Child Clients Share Their Thoughts 12. Saying Good-bye 13. Conclusions