- Unknown Binding: 220 pages
- Publisher: Ballantine (1971)
- Language English
- ASIN: B001OP6BGW
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,601,691 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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It was lunch time, going home time, and the children were milling around in their usual noisy, dawdling way getting into their coats and hats. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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It was lunch time, going home time, and the children were milling around in their usual noisy, dawdling way getting into their coats and hats. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A short, simple story which seems to contain the essence of childhood - an easy read which still makes you think. This book is both a warm, involving story of one little boy and his journey through life and also an insight into psychotherapy - how it works and what it can mean to people on a practical level. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and also came away having learnt something about the workings of the human mind, the nature of interactions between people and about myself.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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I came across this book at the fresh age of 15 (now ripe age of 28). This booked moved me so much back then, I can honestly say that even back then it made me stop, think and then act.
It started a drive for an understanding of human interaction, as well as a profound respect for the gift of childhood. I don't think I can put into words how this book had changed me, and guides me. It was a starting block which had taken me 15 years to find, I wounder what my life would have been like if my mother or father had read this book while I was growing up.
A must read book - in a must have world!
42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I feel I had to respond to a previous review written by Rouse, this book is written mainly for anyone currently learning Person Centred Therapy, especially play therapy. The core conditions used in PCT or Rogers' theory are beautifully displayed here. The therapists acceptance, empathy and realness are the key to unlocking him. Being in my 3rd level and studying at diploma level at present I felt this book should be on the core reading list. It has truly taught me more about PCT and its effects than any other text book.
A delight to read, sad and inspiring, its a cliche but you will not put it down. This is an amazing child who did not have the horrific background as the likes of David Pelzer or Genie but neverless without love, affection and acceptance from his parents managed to shut the whole world out.
It has left me hungry to know of Dibs past the age of 15, so far I cannot find a follow up.
A delight to read, sad and inspiring, its a cliche but you will not put it down. This is an amazing child who did not have the horrific background as the likes of David Pelzer or Genie but neverless without love, affection and acceptance from his parents managed to shut the whole world out.
It has left me hungry to know of Dibs past the age of 15, so far I cannot find a follow up.
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No mumbo jumbo!
I was recommended this book because I work with a boy in school with behaviour difficulties. The book is easy to read with no medical or psychology terminology. Read more
Published 2 months ago by picinisco
Not as advertised
This item was bought as a present but when it arrived it was in a very poor state! The cover was worn out and the pages were yellow!
Published 3 months ago by Liz Carter
Dibs in Search of Self
Inspiring book it was suggested for my degree, as part of play therapy. Very inspiring, relationships as percived by a child.
Published 3 months ago by H. Cox
A fantastic read
A very interesting approach to play therapy.
Once you begin you won't want to put it down as you hope Dib's will breakthrough.
I didn't want this book to end.
Once you begin you won't want to put it down as you hope Dib's will breakthrough.
I didn't want this book to end.
Published 3 months ago by Emilylucy1
What really heals...
The best definition I know of therapy I didn't find in any scholarly
treatise or in the works of Freud, Lacan, Buber or Carl Rogers, but in
the very simple -and very... Read more
treatise or in the works of Freud, Lacan, Buber or Carl Rogers, but in
the very simple -and very... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Un lector
A wonderful story without being sickly
Reading Dibs' story of finding himself was inspiring. The psychologist who tells his story uses play therapy to build a rapport with Dibs and to enable him to explore his feelings... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lels32
Dibs In search of self
had part of book read to me on a course. compelled to buy it to see what happened to Dibs, could not put it down brilliant book.
Published 6 months ago by angieg
Dibs in Search of Self: Personality Development in Play Therapy
This book is in Perfect condition and arrived on time,
a great book for anyone studying psychology or training to be a Play therapist,
Thanks for the recommendation
a great book for anyone studying psychology or training to be a Play therapist,
Thanks for the recommendation
Published 7 months ago by Sylvia
dibs
my wife had this at senior school [both just turned 50]been looking for it for ages click on Amazon their it was cant believe it
would recommend book to anyone and brill... Read more
would recommend book to anyone and brill... Read more
Published 10 months ago by andyb
such a lovely book
This is my second copy and I've read it several times. It's only a personal view obviously but I found it an inspirational book the more so as it's an account of an actual piece of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by hil
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