About the book
The classic account of a lost boy's emotional breakthrough, from a renowed child psychotherapist
'I welcome this book with all my heart' D. W. Winnicott
When renowned psychotherapist Virginia Axline first encountered Dibs at his New York School, he was a little boy lost to the world. He would not talk. He would not play. He sat alone, defying every attempt at interaction. Axline was the last resort. 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.
'A very empowering and kind book' Tanya Byron
'It should be the law that you have to read this book' Adjoa Andoh, BBC Radio 4
Editions of Dibs in Search of Self
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241547977
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The classic account of a lost boy's emotional breakthrough, from a renowed child psychotherapist
'I welcome this book with all my heart' D. W. Winnicott
When renowned psychotherapist Virginia Axline first encountered Dibs at his New York School, he was a little boy lost to the world. He would not talk. He would not play. He sat alone, defying every attempt at interaction. Axline was the last resort. 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.
'A very empowering and kind book' Tanya Byron
'It should be the law that you have to read this book' Adjoa Andoh, BBC Radio 4
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dibs in Search of Self about?
The classic account of a lost boy's emotional breakthrough, from a renowed child psychotherapist
'I welcome this book with all my heart' D. W. Winnicott
When renowned psychotherapist Virginia Axline first encountered Dibs at his New York School, he was a little boy lost to the world. He would not talk. He would not play. He sat alone, defying every attempt at interaction. Axline was the last resort. 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.
'A very empowering and kind book' Tanya Byron
'It should be the law that you have to read this book' Adjoa Andoh, BBC Radio 4
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dibs in Search of Self?
Medicine and Nursing > Nursing and ancillary services > Occupational therapy > Creative therapy / Expressive therapies
Where can I read a sample of Dibs in Search of Self?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780241547977
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dibs in Search of Self?
Virginia M. Axline
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dibs in Search of Self is available as paperback(ISBN 9780241547977)
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