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Memory Quilt Or Pillow, Theresa Fraser

Faculty Books

This book chapter describes the use of a memory quilt or pillow in therapy with the goal to:

• Gather information about the client's interests, feelings, and needs

• Increase open communication

• Allow the client to discuss positive experiences shared with significant caregivers

• Encourage the client to identify and verbally express the loss of significant past relationships with natural family members or with faster families

• Help the client to identify goals for current or future relationships