Author: Yehudis Wolofsky

September 26th, 2016

            Play is a child’s language of communication; it is their method of making sense of the world around them since their vocabulary is limited.  The child directs the play which is only limited by rules that ensure safety.  The therapist’s presence facilitates the client since he/she verbally describes the child’s action, a technique more commonly known as …
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Author: Yehudis Wolofsky

September 26th, 2016

Metaphors, an Effective Means of Communication             Perspective of a situation determines a person’s future, therefore it is crucial to have a positive perception of life no matter how bleak the circumstances may seem.  Children or adults who are trapped in a seemingly hopeless position are unable to see their condition as temporary; metaphors reframe their circumstances by …
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Author: Yehudis Wolofsky

September 26th, 2016

Humor, an Assertive Means to Fighting Bullying                 Ridicule is a common means of harassing a victim; the injured party must learn to retort using sharp humor as a weapon as opposed to behaving defensively.  A defensive position reinforces the victim’s role of being prey to the bully, assertive behavior is a powerful weapon used to stand up to intimid …
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