Tricks of the Trade

Tricks of the Trade by Lawrence Shapiro

I love the book Tricks of the Trade by Lawrence Shapiro! The book is filled with short and practical strategies to help counselors work with children. The techniques are from cognitive/behavioral therapy, family therapy, and psychodynamic theory. I have enjoyed the book as a part of my library for over 15 years! The activity below is one of my favorites!

Shapiro’s Family Museum activity is a wonderful way to learn about student’s perception of their family.  The students have to pretend that their family is famous and thus an entire museum has been dedicated to them.

  This is what the blank museum looks like.

This is what the museum looks like filled in.

After the activity, students can share their museum with the group.

Enjoy!