In this course, you will read six stories of children who have lived through life events (illness, divorce, etc.) that hindered their development. The psychotherapy process involved primarily play, and opened up a new “playground” where these stressed inside feelings emerged. The feelings were lived out, and gradually new ways to cope were found. These stories have two aims: 1) To provide insight to the reader into these events, and 2) To model the play process so that a parent, relative, or close adult may use this healing process when circumstances permit.

Mr. Chethik is an Emeritus Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, University of Michigan.
These sessions for those 50 and above meet on Fridays from 1-2:30 p.m. and run from April 19 through May 24.