Dibs in Search of Self: Personality Development in Play Therapy

Dibs in Search of Self is a classic of child therapy, and a moving story of transformation. It is written by renowned child psychotherapist Virginia Axline, who was the last resort when Dibs was brought to her New York School. Through weekly play therapy sessions over the course of one year, Axline gradually revealed Dibs' extraordinary character and the reason for his silent withdrawal.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Dibs, a young boy lost to the world, was first encountered by renowned child psychotherapist Virginia Axline at his New York School. He refused to talk or play, sitting alone and defying all attempts at interaction. Axline was the last resort, and this is her seminal account of how, through weekly play therapy sessions over the course of one year, Dibs's extraordinary character and the reason for his silent withdrawal were gradually revealed.

Dibs in Search of Self is a classic of child therapy and a moving story of transformation. It has been described as a very empowering and kind book by Tanya Byron, and it should be the law that everyone has to read it.

Virginia Axline's work with Dibs has had a lasting impact on the field of child therapy. Her approach, which focused on using play therapy to explore and understand the underlying issues that were causing Dibs's behavior, has become a widely adopted method for working with children who have similar difficulties.

Dibs in Search of Self is not only a valuable resource for therapists and parents, but it is also a testament to the power of human connection and the resilience of the human spirit. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, there is always hope for growth and healing.

Weight: 158g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241547977