Play Therapy: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice (Creative Arts and Play Therapy)
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| Rating | : | 4.12 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1462526446 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 556 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Contributors present effective strategies for treating children struggling with such problems as trauma, maltreatment, attachment difficulties, bullying, rage, grief, and autism spectrum disorder. Special topics include treatment of military families and play therapy interventions for adolescents and adults.. This authoritative work brings together leading play therapists to describe state-of-the-art clinical approaches and applications. The book explains major theoretical frameworks and summarizes the contemporary play therapy research base, including compelling findings from neuroscience. Pract
Taken in its entirety, the book goes further than any other work I know of in defining the breadth and scope of play therapy and its contribution to growth, development, education, and healing in children. The impressive breadth and depth of coverage ranges from theoretical underpinnings, to clinical applications across a wide range of client problems, to research and ethical bases for practice. Reeve, PhD, NCSP, Director, Curry Program in Clinical and School Psychology, University of Virginia “Accessing the richness o
A treasure! When you finish reading this publication you'll find that it is a true treasure to be discovered and re-discovered. You'll want to keep it by your side (as I have!) as a reference, guide, and tonic. The many talented authors of this impressive compilation present unique scholarly and scientific therapeutic knowledge while staying grounded in their shared passion for play therapy as a deeply human, creative, and heartfelt experience. The chapters are diverse in theoretical content, rich in inter. David G. Tynes said My new favorite play therapy book. As a play therapist, I'm often running out and buying the latest book. I get excited about reading it and then eventually put it down to look for the next great read. This is the book I keep picking back up to read. The chapters are written by the biggest names out their in our field and their ideas are fresh, in line with the the latest research and so very readable. If I could give a copy to all my colleagues I would. I can't afford that so I'll do the next best thing - make this required rea. dan said A MUST read!. This is such an amazing book for those starting out in Play Therapy, or who have been using it for years! Each chapter gives the reader insight into a wide variety of Play Therapy theories and approaches, and what techniques and activities can be used with different clients based on their presenting problem and needs. It is by no means a book that you'll read once and never touch again. I find myself referencing this book time and time again to find new techniques to use with my clients.