Play Therapy Technique: Butterflies in my Stomach

www.lianalowenstein.com Learn the play therapy technique, "Butterflies in my Stomach", an engaging assessment activity for child therapists and counselors to evaluate children's presenting problems, life stresses, and anxieties. This activity can assess a wide-variety of clients including children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, grief, divorce, abuse, bullying, ADHD, chronic illness, foster care, and other areas of stress or trauma. This is a creative technique to integrate into your clinical assessment and it will help you develop appropriate treatment plans for your clients.

[@EmilyofREL]

When I was younger (about 7-8), a speech therapist had me make a worry ladder, as a way to rank the things that I was anxious about. She made one as well with her concerns, and we talked about our ladders with each other, then ripped them to pieces.

[@penguim1996]

I do my own version as a way of coping with my anxiety of specific things. I make a paper chain, on the inside of each link is what I'm anxious about, and on the outside is a positive thought about said anxiety.

[@stewartwhite1188]

This activity works over and over! It's such a fun, easy way to get children to open up about their feelings! The book is a must for every counseling office! It is full of great ideas, techniques and activities!

[@drcpilgrim]

The video is great. The assessment looks like a non-threatening way to get children to discuss their fears. Thank you for sharing.

[@playingaroundwithpam]

I've often used this assessment technique. The book is a fantastic resource!

[@zukowskifarms]

I just came across this in trying to figure out a way to work with one of my students. This was one of the best techniques I have found so far. It worked wonderfully. Thank you for such a great resource!!!

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Lisa, I am so glad that you found a helpful technique!

[@02TAMAR]

It's amazing !

[@Brycethebeast]

Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Sean!

[@ori5010]

Hello, is your book available internationally?

[@ayumirah7665]

Amazingggg

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Ayu!