Child and Family Therapy Technique: Colored Candy Go Around

Colored Candy Go Around is a child and family therapy technique to engage clients and help them express their thoughts and feelings. It can be used by therapists and counsellors in individual, group, or family therapy. This technique was developed by Katherine Arkell and published in the book "Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families Volume Two: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques."
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[@butterflybri3168]

This was a decade ago but I found this very useful with my child clients. I am an intern and I feel like it is hard to connect with kids. I needed more techniques that really get their attention and helps me to get more out of our sessions. Thank you so much!

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Bri!

[@kristykinnamon3225]

I really enjoyed your presentation. This seems like a wonderful exercise to utilize when working with children.

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Kristy Kinnamon Thanks Kristy--glad you enjoyed it!

[@GreenSpotProject1]

Very creative and effective. Thank you for sharing.

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Louise!

[@josephpickman2911]

Thank you, this is a great technique. How would this be used with a family including adults?

[@meredithlouise3415]

Joshua is so precious!

[@lowensteinliana]

Meredith Louise Yes he is!!!

[@violettachristofi7872]

that is really helpful, i enjoy your shares.. thank you very much

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks for your positive comments Violetta!

[@lowensteinliana]

Great ideas Edin!

[@rebeccacavanaugh1994]

I love it. thanks for sharing.

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks Rebecca!

[@ermanazillah2529]

Hi Liana. I would like to know what was Jamie's answer for her brown candy. I hardly listen to it. I am sorry. By the way, I really love your sharing.

[@Todaysmoments]

I really appreciate your sharing : )

[@lowensteinliana]

Thanks!

[@bernardbaidoo4756]

I love it

[@lowensteinliana]

I am glad that you like it!