Clinicians
Play therapy, talk therapy, or one of the expressive therapies? When working with clients, it is often hard to decide, and more often, the answer might be a mix. I have written a special subset of songs just for use in clinical settings, to address the sensitive topics of therapy. These songs can be played for and/or with the client to introduce, accompany, or enhance the work whether it be any mix of play, talk, or expressive therapy. You also have the choice to play and adapt them yourselves (scores available) or use the recordings.
The goals of these songs for clinical work is to add to the toolbox for therapists working with children. Songs include those in the Universal Self-Care repertoire from Songs to Grow (LINK), plus songs developed specifically for the clinical setting and for treating particular issues and situations. Sample themes include: A session starter for children who are reluctant to talk; lack of safety physically; lack of safety emotionally; boundaries; self-focused parenting; and neglect.
When You are Ready I Will Listen:
Since sometimes it is hard for a client to start talking when beginning the therapy process, and even sporadically or consistently at the start of each individual session. I have written “When You are Ready, I Will Listen” to help ease the client’s pathway to communication with you.
Everyone: songs for your own healing and personal growth:
Universal Self-Care Songs- A group of songs designed to enhance the impact of the general topics in the self-care guide book and more. Sample themes: Respecting self and others, promoting sleep, making choices, finding peace, befriending yourself, and reducing screen time.
Songs for supporting your own personal growth and mental health journey: Songs include those in the Universal Self-Care repertoire plus songs developed specifically for providing support for particular issues and situations. Sample themes include: Difficulty confiding or sharing with others; lack of safety physically; lack of safety emotionally; boundaries; self-focused parenting; and neglect.
What clinicians are saying about the book for themselves:
The book encourages self-reflection and resilience through interactive activities, making it a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers. Overall, it's a must-read for anyone looking to support children in their journey towards self-discovery and personal growth.”
“As someone that works with kids on their social and emotional learning this book describes concepts in a great way for kids to understand. Will continue to use this book in sessions!”
“In addition to offering information and helpful suggestions, it also asks questions, giving kids a chance to think about how the subject just discussed might apply to them. This book covers important topics like boundaries, respect, feelings, communication, health, and other self-care matters in healthy, accessible ways. Because they're broken down into sections, it's easy to handle one topic at a time, if you want to read a small piece and then talk about it together.”
“There’s a lovely thread of normalisation and validation throughout the book, gently balanced with encouraging children to take steps to increase their autonomy and independence through self care.”
“Wonderful Me not only teaches why it is so important to care for yourself but it goes into detail of how you can do it! It starts with things that may seem simple like physically caring for yourself but also goes into setting up healthy boundaries. and how we can love ourselves well in different aspects of our lives.”
“This book tackles a wide number factors involved in self care, and explains them thoroughly and in language children can understand. These are skills many adults still need to work on, and learning to look inward at a younger age will help set children up for success.”