CHAPTER 4

Miniatures

Miniatures are the words, symbols, and metaphors

Used to express feelings, thoughts, beliefs and desires

Important to have variety of categoriesAt least 300

GUIDELINE FOR SELECTION

Miniature

Do not have to be same scale

Have some large (such as big spider) for power differential

Represent client’s world

Variety of materials- include natural, variety of materials, colors, texture, weight, etc.

CATEGORIES

See pp. 21-24

ARRANGEMENT

Organize by category Keep in same place for consistency. , positive on left; negative on right Spiritual on top shelf People next shelf Then household Buildings Vegetation Natural Animals Misc.

OPEN SHELF

Emotionally fragile may be reluctant to go through bins

Can use storage closet with doors

Bookcase

Open closet

BASKETS

Divide by category

Arrange consistently

Positive on left, negative on right

PORTABLE BOXES

Tackle boxes

Wheeled suitcase

Arrange attractively

SOURCES

Craft and hobby stores

Railroad model stores

Cake decorating supplier

Toy stores

Nature centers

Gift shops

Aquarium supply stores

Vendor for play therapy