To increase knowledge about a technique in which the adult creates a story to share; the main character models the way the adult wants the child to think, feel, and behave.

To help fearful and shy children focus on why self-degrading statements may not be true, and ways to reframe these statements in a more positive way.

To help one recognize the specific triggers of their PTSD, and their responses to those triggers.

To think about and practice alternatives to physical expressions of anger.

To increase knowledge about several creative fixes children can try to use to work through their fears.

To increase knowledge about a technique in which paradoxical intention is used as a way to give control back to the child to make positive behavioral changes.

To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique in which a client or family with rigid behavioral patterns is asked to continue, or even exaggerate, an undesired behavior as a way to regain a sense of control, thereby leading to gradual extinction.

To increase knowledge about a paradoxical intentionality technique to use when clients are exhibiting mindless behavior patterns that have been resistant to change. The therapist suggests that the client only pretend to have the symptomatic behavior, creating a playful, constructive tone for growth and change.

A tool to document and assess appropriate ways to educate a child and/or to change the environment when a child is exhibiting inappropriate behaviors.