ABSTRACT
Through rich and research-grounded clinical applications, Using Superheroes and Villains in Counseling and Play Therapy explores creative techniques for integrating superhero stories and metaphors in clinical work with children, adolescents, adults and families. Each chapter draws on the latest empirically supported approaches and techniques to address a wide range of clinical challenges in individual, family and group settings. The chapters also explore important contextual issues of race, gender, culture, age and ethnicity and provide case studies and practical tips that clinicians can use to support clients on their healing journey.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|86 pages
Superheroes, Super Theories
chapter Chapter 1|20 pages
Flourishing After the Origin Story
chapter Chapter 2|19 pages
Alter Egos and Hidden Strengths
chapter Chapter 3|26 pages
Control, Corruption, and Destruction, Oh My!
part II|51 pages
Using Heroes and Superheroes to Treat Specific Disorders
chapter Chapter 5|8 pages
I Like Them Because They Are Fast and Strong
chapter Chapter 7|14 pages
Superhero or Villain? Merging Play Therapy with CBT for Children with Autism
part III|57 pages
Strength in Numbers: Superhero Teams
chapter Chapter 9|10 pages
I Can Be a Super Friend!
chapter Chapter 12|19 pages
Using the Avengers to Influence the Self-Actualization Process for Children
part IV|50 pages
Villains Rise to the Challenge of Helping
chapter Chapter 15|20 pages
How Secrets Influenced Relationships for Harry Potter Heroes and Villains
part V|58 pages
Superheroes at the Intersection