Play therapy with children : modalities for change / edited by Heidi Gerard Kaduson and Charles E. Schaefer.

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Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, 2021Description: viii, 271 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9781433833595

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Additional physical formats: Online version:: Play therapy with childrenDDC classification:

618.9289 KAD 23

Summary: "Reviews the 15 most commonly used play therapy modalities. Play therapy is the treatment of choice for children because it allows children to express their troubles through a natural healing process. This book explains why play therapy works and how to deliver it in the most direct and efficient manner. Each chapter covers a different play therapy modality, including a description of the therapeutic benefits, core techniques, empirical support, and a case study. Fifteen modalities are covered in all: sand play, doll play, block play, drawing, bibliotherapy, storytelling, puppet play, guided imagery, drama, sensory play, clay play, music and movement, board games, electronic games, and virtual reality. Edited by two acknowledged leaders in the field of play therapy, Heidi Kaduson and Charles Schaefer, this volume was written for front line child therapists, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other health professionals; it will be an asset to any beginning child and play therapists as well as to experienced child clinicians who wish to expand their therapeutic tool kit"-- Provided by publisher.

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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Reviews the 15 most commonly used play therapy modalities.

Play therapy is the treatment of choice for children because it allows children to express their troubles through a natural healing process. This book explains why play therapy works and how to deliver it in the most direct and efficient manner.

Each chapter covers a different play therapy modality, including a description of the therapeutic benefits, core techniques, empirical support, and a case study.

Fifteen modalities are covered in all: sand play, doll play, block play, drawing, bibliotherapy, storytelling, puppet play, guided imagery, drama, sensory play, clay play, music and movement, board games, electronic games, and virtual reality.

Edited by two acknowledged leaders in the field of play therapy, Heidi Gerard Kaduson and Charles E. Schaefer, this volume was written for front line child therapists, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other health professionals; it will be an asset to any beginning child and play therapists as well as to experienced child clinicians who wish to expand their therapeutic tool kit.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Reviews the 15 most commonly used play therapy modalities. Play therapy is the treatment of choice for children because it allows children to express their troubles through a natural healing process. This book explains why play therapy works and how to deliver it in the most direct and efficient manner. Each chapter covers a different play therapy modality, including a description of the therapeutic benefits, core techniques, empirical support, and a case study. Fifteen modalities are covered in all: sand play, doll play, block play, drawing, bibliotherapy, storytelling, puppet play, guided imagery, drama, sensory play, clay play, music and movement, board games, electronic games, and virtual reality. Edited by two acknowledged leaders in the field of play therapy, Heidi Kaduson and Charles Schaefer, this volume was written for front line child therapists, including psychologists, counselors, social workers, and other health professionals; it will be an asset to any beginning child and play therapists as well as to experienced child clinicians who wish to expand their therapeutic tool kit"-- Provided by publisher.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Contributors (p. vii)
Introduction: The Therapeutic Powers of Play (p. 3)
1 Sandtray Therapy (p. 9)
2 Doll Play (p. 25)
3 Block Play (p. 39)
4 The Use of Children's Drawing in Play Therapy (p. 55)
5 Using Bibliotherapy as a Catalyst for Change (p. 75)
6 The Therapeutic Use of Stories in Play Therapy (p. 93)
7 Puppet Play Therapy (p. 107)
8 Guided Imagery (p. 125)
9 Dramatic Play Therapy (p. 141)
10 Sensory Play Therapy (p. 157)
11 Clay Play Therapy (p. 177)
12 The Use of Music and Movement in Play Therapy (p. 191)
13 Therapeutic Use of Board Games With Children (p. 209)
14 Electronic Game Play Therapy (p. 225)
15 Therapeutic Extended Reality (p. 241)
Index (p. 259)
About the Editors (p. 271)

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Edited by two acknowledged leaders in the field of play therapy, Heidi Gerard Kaduson and Charles E. Schaefer, this volume was written for frontline child therapists, including psychologist, counselors, social workers, and other health professionals. It will be an asset to any beginning child and play therapists as well as to experienced child clinicians who wish to expand their therapeutic tool kit.