The Rosebush drawing is a classic projective activity that children enjoy. Violet Oaklander has written regarding the rationale of the Rosebush drawing, “I find that the use of guided fantasy and imagery is a powerful tool for helping children express blocked feelings, wishes, needs, wants, thoughts in a safe non-intrusive way. It is often easier for the young person to respond to a metaphor for his or her life than the harsh reality. The use of fantasy provides a bridge to the child’s inner life. The child then can look at it, examine it; and when ready, own it. This “owning” of the aspects of the metaphor that fit provides the child with self-support and strengthens the child’s self.”
This course includes:
- an introduction to using the Rosebush Drawing as a therapeutic tool
- a demonstration of using the Rosebush Drawing virtually with a child
- a discussion of the demonstration
- tips & suggestions regarding the application of the Rosebush Drawing
After completing this course you will be able to use the Rosebush Drawing experience based on the Oaklander Model.
As an added bonus, we've included a handout from Healing Through Play Using the Oaklander Model: A Guidebook for Therapists and Counselors Working with Children, Adolescents and Families featuring prompts and a material checklist.
This course qualifies for one hour of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as well as continuing education credit towards Certification from the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation. (CEU Provider #133907 - Karen Fried, LMFT)
