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Karen Fried

Karen Fried, Psy D, M.F.T. is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an Educational Therapist and consultant in Los Angeles, California. She has a private practice in Psychotherapy. Karen uses the Oaklander Model of Child Therapy in her practice and is the immediate past President of the Violet Solomon Oaklander Foundation. She trains child and adolescent therapists and educators in the US and internationally. Training, online tools, and many resources can be found at karenfried.com.

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  • Windows to Our Practice by Karen Fried

    Windows to Our Practice Therapists Inspired by Violet Oaklander Tell Their Stories

    by Karen Fried

    Windows to Our Practice is a powerful collection of personal essays from child therapists across the globe-each inspired by the pioneering work of Violet Oaklander and her integrative Gestalt therapy model. Set against the backdrop of world events, this book captures the raw, heartfelt reflections of therapists navigating grief, trauma, and connection, while bringing their own cultural identities and lived experiences into the therapy room.

    Featuring voices from Bosnia to Kenya, the UK to Colombia, and beyond, these stories reveal how play therapy, art, and authenticity help children heal and thrive. Whether you’re a practicing therapist, a student of psychology, or a reader drawn to personal journeys of resilience and transformation, this volume offers wisdom, inspiration, and deep humanity.

    A tribute to Violet Oaklander’s legacy, this book is a must-read for anyone who inspired by the healing power of connection.

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