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Rescuing the Rescuer With A Box, A Ball And A Button
Jeff Smedley
This novel centers on a dedicated psychologist who adopts an innovative, object-based therapeutic strategy to guide a young patient through profound trauma and loss. The child, exhibiting a pattern of taking on protective roles despite their own deep emotional wounds, is the focus of the psychologist's gentle intervention. Using a deliberately simple set of tools – a box, a ball, and a button – the therapist aims to create a safe avenue for the child to express repressed feelings, process their experiences, and begin the difficult journey toward healing. The story delves into the universal themes of resilience, the lasting impact of grief, and the unconventional pathways to emotional recovery. It highlights how empathy and creative psychological techniques can unlock the inner world of a suffering child, particularly one whose experiences have forced them into a caretaker persona. The narrative's compelling nature lies in its sensitive exploration of childhood vulnerability, the remarkable strength found in overcoming adversity, and the profound effectiveness of finding simple, tangible ways to communicate complex emotional states and ultimately, to rescue the rescuer from their own pain.
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Tomes & Tales
$24.99
6 copies
Publisher
Tellwell Talent
Pages
220
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9781779629739
ISBN-10
1779629737
Language
English
Published
2025-02-28
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