Dibs in Search of Self is a book about the author’s research and treatment of a boy called Dibs. The author of the book was a renowned psychologist who influenced the use of play therapy. The book is constructed out of the sessions and conversations the therapist had with the young boy.
Dibs came from a well-off family, and his parents communicate their concerns about his mental state to the author as their last resort. The concern comes from the boy’s self-isolation, lack of speech and lack of social cues recognition.
The book shows the author’s use of lay therapy on Dibs, which involves creating a safe and playful environment in which the boy feels comfortable to open up. It shows the importance of patience and understanding without judgement.
