Informed by an amalgamation of psychoanalytic and attachment theories, the techniques offered in this book can be employed alongside a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as evidenced-based cognitive-behavioral treatment; social learning, family systems, emotion-focused, Ericksonian, and solution-focused approaches; gestalt, psychodynamic, and narrative therapies; as well as play therapy and the therapies of the creative arts. 'Evocative strategies' have been developed for the purpose of engaging children in an emotionally meaningful process. Crenshaw illustrates that in order to create moments of transformation and change in and through the therapy process, we have to learn the language of the heart—where children in their essence live.

"Though it is intended for practicing clinicians, this book is clearly and simply written, relatively free of jargon, and full of useful suggestions. Accordingly, it will serve a broad audience. Summing Up: Recommended. All readers; all levels." - CHOICE

"David Crenshaw, an experienced child therapist, presents twenty Evocative Strategies as aids to treating young patients who are reluctant to delve into an exploration of their problems by means of direct verbalizations. ...the techniques Crenshaw advocates have proven to be helpful...." - Psychoanalytic Review

"David Crenshaw, an experienced child therapist, presents twenty Evocative Strategies as aids to treating young patients who are reluctant to delve into an exploration of their problems by means of direct verbalizations. ...the techniques Crenshaw advocates have proven to be helpful." - Psychoanalytic Review