ABSTRACT
This is where the journey begins for both children and caring adults. The hero metaphor provides a means to engage children in a shared quest, using creative arts activities to work, step by step, with a therapist to build skills and confidence. In this context, life story work can be introduced as an adventure. The therapist serves as a guide, committed to helping children and caring adults overcome whatever obstacles lie ahead. The Real Life Heroes workbook provides the structure for keeping the quest safe and moving forward, utilizing activities to foster success and over time to reshape beliefs and behaviors that have hindered a child’s development.
