Characters
This person is the main character of "Dibs in Search of Self."
Dibs
Virginia Axline primarily uses this therapeutic method in the book.
What is play therapy?
Dibs initially struggles with attending this daily activity.
What is school?
This technique is used by Axline to allow Dibs to lead the sessions.
What is non-directive play therapy?
The progress Dibs makes in therapy ultimately leads to this change in his academic life.
What is improved performance or integration in school?
This author and therapist documented Dibs' journey in the book.
Who is Virginia M. Axline?
Dibs’ behavior at the beginning of the book can be described as this.
What is withdrawn or emotionally detached?
During therapy, Dibs often plays with these items, which help him express his emotions.
What are toys?
Axline uses this type of questioning to encourage Dibs to express his thoughts.
What is open-ended questioning?
Dibs' journey highlights the significance of this for children with emotional challenges.
What is early intervention?
Dibs’ father has this profession.
What is a scientist?
The book demonstrates the importance of this in a therapeutic setting.
What is a safe and accepting environment?
This event marks a turning point in Dibs’ therapy, showing significant progress.
What is the day Dibs speaks openly about his feelings?
This item in the playroom becomes significant for Dibs’ expression of self.
What is the dollhouse?
The book underscores the potential for this, even in cases that seem severe.
What is recovery or improvement?
This person is Dibs’ primary caregiver during his sessions with Virginia Axline.
Who is Dibs’ mother?
This key concept involves Dibs finding his own solutions and making decisions during therapy.
What is self-directed play?
By the end of the book, Dibs demonstrates this change in his social interactions.
What is increased confidence or sociability?
This principle involves Axline refraining from interpreting Dibs’ play for him.
What is respecting the child’s autonomy?
Dibs' story has contributed to the validation and recognition of this therapeutic approach.
What is play therapy?
This person in the school refers Dibs to Virginia Axline.
Who is the school psychologist?
Axline’s approach in the book is based on this theory of child development.
What is humanistic psychology?
Dibs reveals his high intelligence through this type of play activity.
What is constructing complex structures?
Dibs often uses this type of play to project and work through his inner conflicts.
What is symbolic play?
The success of Dibs’ therapy illustrates the effectiveness of this therapeutic principle.
What is client-centered therapy?