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Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation All of the founding members of the Foundation have been deeply touched by Violet's work and are dedicated to ensuring its longevity

The Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation is a non-profit corporation created to further the work of Dr. Violet Oaklander, eminent child and adolescent psychotherapist, trainer, and author of two books: 'Windows to Our Children' and 'Hidden Treasure.' In October 2003 approximately 20 of Violet's family members and long-time colleagues met in Santa Barbara to discuss various ways of carrying on Violet's work after she retires.

Just a final reminder that our workshop with Cassiana Castro is tomorrow at 6 PM CEST.If you're looking for practical, n...
10/02/2026

Just a final reminder that our workshop with Cassiana Castro is tomorrow at 6 PM CEST.

If you're looking for practical, nature-based Gestalt techniques to use with kids dealing with digital overload, we’d love to have you join us.

If you're interested in the material but tomorrow's timing doesn't work for your schedule, you can still register—we will send the full video recording out to all attendees afterward.

• 3 CE Credits (CAMFT & APT approved)

• Simultaneous English translation provided

🎟️ Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-nature-into-therapy-with-the-oaklander-approach-tickets-1991264377356?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Working with children immersed in technology? 📱➡️🌿In our upcoming workshop on Saturday, Oct 3, Cassiana Castro shares ho...
09/30/2026

Working with children immersed in technology? 📱➡️🌿

In our upcoming workshop on Saturday, Oct 3, Cassiana Castro shares how collaborating with nature transforms therapy through 5 core phenomena:

1️⃣ Fluidity

2️⃣ Collaboration

3️⃣ Bond building

4️⃣ Temporality

5️⃣ Synchronicity

Leave with actionable, experiential activities you can use directly in your practice.

🎓 3 CE Credits | 🎧 Simultaneous English audio

🎟️ Save your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-nature-into-therapy-with-the-oaklander-approach-tickets-1991264377356?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

How can nature help kids and teens reconnect in a screen-heavy world? 🌿Join us Saturday, Oct 3 (6–9 PM CEST) for a live ...
09/28/2026

How can nature help kids and teens reconnect in a screen-heavy world? 🌿

Join us Saturday, Oct 3 (6–9 PM CEST) for a live 3-hour workshop: "Bringing Nature Into Therapy With the Oaklander Approach" led by Cassiana Castro.

Gain practical Gestalt play therapy tools to counteract digital overload and foster deeper therapeutic bonds.

🎓 3 CE Credits (CAMFT & APT approved)

🎧 Simultaneous English translation available

🎟️ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bringing-nature-into-therapy-with-the-oaklander-approach-tickets-1991264377356?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing

Another great workshop coming up! Registration is open now!
08/14/2026

Another great workshop coming up! Registration is open now!

Who better to guide us through Violet’s files than the co-authors of the Healing Through Play guidebooks? 🌟Karen Fried a...
06/03/2026

Who better to guide us through Violet’s files than the co-authors of the Healing Through Play guidebooks? 🌟

Karen Fried and Chris McKenna bring a wealth of experience and a deep personal connection to this work. They have spent years carefully documenting Violet’s files to ensure her legacy lives on in a way that is practical for today's clinicians. This is a unique opportunity to learn from two practitioners who are truly dedicated to the heart of the Oaklander Model.

Don't miss out: https://vsof.org/vsof-workshop-series/

What does a three-hour journey into the Oaklander archives look like? We’ve designed this session with Karen Fried and C...
06/01/2026

What does a three-hour journey into the Oaklander archives look like? We’ve designed this session with Karen Fried and Chris McKenna to be both restorative and clinically practical.

By the end of the session, you will have gained:
1️⃣ A clear map of how Karen and Chris apply Oaklander principles across all treatment phases.
2️⃣ Personal experience using the projective process to deepen awareness.
3️⃣ Practical interventions for parents, families, and school settings.

Ready to expand your skills? https://vsof.org/vsof-workshop-series/ 🌟

This workshop is a "learning by doing" experience. To truly understand the power of the projective process, we must be w...
05/30/2026

This workshop is a "learning by doing" experience. To truly understand the power of the projective process, we must be willing to engage our own creativity. 🎨

Karen Fried and Chris McKenna will lead us through experiential components from their new guidebook, Healing Through Play – Part 2. You’ll have the opportunity for a first-hand experience with Oaklander-informed tools, helping you co-create a safe, embodied process for the children, adolescents, and families you serve. 🗺️

Register and get your supplies ready: https://vsof.org/vsof-workshop-series/

Why do some children struggle to express what they feel? Dr. Violet Oaklander taught us that without a strong sense of s...
05/27/2026

Why do some children struggle to express what they feel? Dr. Violet Oaklander taught us that without a strong sense of self, a child lacks the "internal floor" needed to support their own emotions.

Karen Fried and Chris McKenna will demonstrate how their newest guidebook translates Violet’s teachings into practical steps for strengthening that foundation. From the first meeting to the final termination, learn how to help children stand firmly in their own awareness. ✨

👉 Join us to deepen your practice: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/healing-through-play-using-the-oaklander-model-part-2-more-treasures-tickets-1983903042405

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