Emotional Release Counselling (ERC) is based on the simple premise that to feel emotions and energy and to let them be expressed keeps us mentally healthy. ERC works to help a child be deeply connected to the sensation within the body, to develop self-awareness. The book explains the concept of emotional release counseling and provides specific suggestions for activities counselors can do with children. Organized into nine chapters, the book includes emotional release exercises; guidance for planning personal development and counseling sessions; an introduction to Sandplay Therapy; work with art, drama, and music; Gestalt methods, relaxation and visualization formats, and a chapter of "Care for the Carers." There are five appendices that provide formats to be used for specific sessions, additional resources in music, and contact people. The book also includes a glossary of terms, a list of recommended readings, an index to exercises, and a general index. (JE)