Play Therapy Theory and Practice, Second Edition is edited by one of the foremost authorities on play therapy. This new edition of the best selling book on the theory and practice of play therapy provides an up-to-date guide to the ten major approaches to play therapy. The new edition covers bipolar and ADHD diagnosis and the use of psychotropic medications. In addition, it covers the use of major models of play therapy. The therapist looking to sharpen skills and students seeking initial training will benefit greatly from this book.

Play Therapy Theory and Practice: Comparing Theories and Techniques

Health, Fitness & Dieting

O'Connor, Kevin J.

Braverman, Lisa D.

Psychology & Counseling

wiley

The clinically indispensable guide to using play in therapy,revised and updated. Featuring new approaches developed since the publication of thesuccessful first edition, The Play Therapy Primer, Second Editionoffers health care professionals and students a balance offundamentals, theory, and practical techniques for using play intherapy. Providing an ecosystemic perspective, the book definesdistinctive approaches to the practice of play therapy that readerscan integrate into a personalized and internally consistent theoryand practice of their own. This timely resource also includesincreased coverage of developmental issues and a new chapterdiscussing diversity issues with case examples. Presenting stimulating and useful information for therapists at alllevels of training, The Play Therapy Primer covers: * A history of play therapy * The major theories of play therapy in use today * Ecosystemic Play Therapy theory and practice * A conceptual framework for the practice of individual playtherapy * The course of individual play therapy * Structured group play therapy * Session-by-session treatment plans

The Play Therapy Primer

Exercise & Fitness

Offers health care professionals and students a balance of fundamentals, theory and practical techniques. Introductory chapters present theories of play therapy and examine the impact of the therapist's values and beliefs on their ability to work with children in this modality, while the latter chapters are written as a handbook for the practice of individual and group play therapy. Integrating several approaches to the practice of play therapy, including modifications for different ages, the book defines a model of development relevant to applying play therapy. While written for the student or novice therapist, it will also prove stimulating, useful and clinically indispensable to psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, counselors and child life specialists at all levels of training and experience.

The Play Therapy Primer: An Integration of Theories and Techniques

A complete, comprehensive play therapy resource for mental health professionals Handbook of Play Therapy is the one-stop resource for play therapists with coverage of all major aspects written by experts in the field. This edition consolidates the coverage of both previous volumes into one book, updated to reflect the newest findings and practices of the field. Useful for new and experienced practitioners alike, this guide provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of play therapy including, theory and technique, special populations, nontraditional settings, professional and contemporary issues. Edited by the founders of the field, each chapter is written by well-known and respected academics and practitioners in each topic area and includes research, assessment, strategies, and clinical application. This guide covers all areas required for credentialing from the Association for Play Therapy, making it uniquely qualified as the one resource for certification preparation. <ul>
<li>Learn the core theories and techniques of play therapy</li> <li>Apply play therapy to special populations and in nontraditional settings</li> <li>Understand the history and emerging issues in the field</li> <li>Explore the research and evidence base, clinical applications, and more</li> </ul>
Psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers, and psychiatric nurses regularly utilize play therapy techniques to facilitate more productive sessions and promote better outcomes for patients. Handbook of Play Therapy provides the deep, practical understanding needed to incorporate these techniques into practice.

Handbook of Play Therapy

Medical Books

SCHAEFER, CHARLES E.

Medicine

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Play Therapy Theory and Practice: Comparing Theories and Techniques

The Play Therapy Primer

The Play Therapy Primer: An Integration of Theories and Techniques

Handbook of Play Therapy