Violet Oaklander
Violet Solomon Oaklander (born 1927) is a child therapist known for her work with children and adolescents, integrating Gestalt Therapy theory and practice with play therapy techniques. Her book on expressive therapy[1] Windows to Our Children, was first published in 1978, is still in print in 2015 and has been translated into other languages.[2]
Career
Oaklander's work is used as a point of reference by other therapists who want to incorporate Gestalt therapy with children.[3] Her work has also been used to help support the theoretical foundation of art therapy programs for youth.[4]
She has traveled across the world, teaching workshops in her method to mental health professionals, and speaking at professional conferences.[5] Oaklander established a non-profit organization, the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation, to continue her work after she retired.[6]
Bibliography
- "Commentary II: A Developmental Theory of the Infant". Gestalt Review 16 (3): 251–258. 2012.
- Hidden Treasure: A Map to the Child's Inner Self. London: Karnac. 2006. ISBN 9781855754904.
- Oaklander, Violet (2001-01-01). "Gestalt play therapy.". International Journal of Play Therapy 10 (2). doi:10.1037/h0089479.
- "The Therapeutic Process With Children and Adolescents". Gestalt Review 1 (4): 292–317. 1997.
- O'Connor, Kevin J.; Schaefer, Charles E., eds. (1994). "Gestalt Play Therapy". Handbook of Play Therapy: Advances and Innovations 2. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. ISBN 0471584630.
- Windows to Our Children: A Gestalt Therapy Approach to Children and Adolescents. Moab, Utah: Real People Press. 1978. ISBN 9780911226171.
References
- ↑ McMullin, Lisa Ann (1997). "The Rosebush: An Examination of the Images and Metaphorical Narratives of Grade Six Boys" (PDF). Master of Education Thesis (University of Lethbridge). Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ↑ "Oaklander, Violet". WorldCat. OCLC. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
- ↑ Lobb, Margherita Spagnuolo (2012). "Response to Roos, Oaklander, and Mortola". Gestalt Review 16 (3): 267–272. Retrieved 28 August 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Goodman, Robin; Williams, Katherine (November 1998). "Talk, Talk, Talk, When Do We Draw?". American Journal of Art Therapy 37 (2): 39. Retrieved 28 August 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Campbell, Chari (October 1993). "Interview with Violet Oaklander, Author of 'Windows to Our Children'". Elementary School Guidance & Counseling 28 (1): 52. Retrieved 28 August 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ Oaklander, Violet (2012). "Commentary II: A Developmental Theory of the Infant". Gestalt Review 16 (3): 251–258. Retrieved 28 August 2015. (subscription required (help)).