About the Author

Liana Lowenstein, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, is a Registered Social Worker, Certified TF-CBT Therapist, and Certified Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in the treatment of traumatized children and their families. She provides clinical supervision and consultation to mental health practitioners and presents trainings across North America and abroad. She is the founder of Champion Press Publishing Company and has authored numerous publications, including the books "Paper Dolls and Paper Airplanes: Therapeutic Exercises for Sexually Traumatized Children" (with Crisci & Lay, 1997) , "Creative Interventions for Troubled Children & Youth" (1999) , "Creative Interventions for Bereaved Children" (2006) , "Cory Helps Kids Cope with Divorce" (2013) , "Cory Helps Kids Cope with Sexual Abuse" (2014) , and "Creative CBT Interventions for Children with Anxiety" (2016) . She has also edited the books: "Assessment and Treatment Activities for Children, Adolescents, and Families: Practitioners Share Their Most Effective Techniques" (Volumes One through Three) and "Creative Family Therapy Techniques: Play, Art, and Expressive Activities to Engage Children in Family Sessions." Ms. Lowenstein is winner of the Monica Herbert award for outstanding contribution to play therapy in Canada. Her website offers free resources for mental health professionals including a free eBook of assessment and treatment activities: www.lianalowenstein.com